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Mahindra Vision S based compact SUV is expected to launch sometime next year and it could be positioned below the Scorpio N
Mahindra & Mahindra appears to be preparing to bring in a new compact SUV that could reshape its lineup when it arrives in 2027. The recent spy images of the production version of the Vision S concept suggest the project is progressing well and what first drew attention to this SUV was its unmistakably upright stance similar to the Scorpio N.
Its tight overhangs, squared glass areas and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel give it a traditional SUV silhouette – a design approach that distances it from crossover-heavy rivals. These proportions had initially led to speculation around a next-gen Bolero but repeated sightings and design consistency now firmly link the test mule to the Vision S showcased last year.
The Vision S concept made its public debut during Mahindra’s Freedom NU event where it shared the stage with the Vision X, Vision T and Vision SXT. Among the four, Vision S stood out for its production-ready proportions and realistic design. While the Vision T leaned into hardcore off-road territory and the Vision X explored a more urban crossover form, Vision S appeared engineered to become a mainstream SUV, positioned below the Scorpio N.
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Underneath the bodywork, this upcoming SUV is expected to introduce Mahindra’s NU_IQ monocoque platform. The all-new architecture has been developed to support a wide range of powertrains and vehicle sizes. The company has already confirmed that its first NU_IQ-based product will reach showrooms around 2027 and the Vision S-derived SUV is now widely seen as a strong contender.
The cabin seen on test vehicles features a semi-digital instrument cluster with a colour MID, straightforward switchgear and grab handles for rear passengers. One of the most eye-catching features visible in the test mule is a large panoramic sunroof. Powertrain details remain under wraps but signs point to a multi-engine strategy borrowed from XUV 3XO.
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An automatic gearbox was also seen in a latest test vehicle and instrument readouts suggested diesel power could also be evaluated. Mahindra has already confirmed that petrol and hybrid options are also in the pipeline but we will have to wait and see whether this model gets it or not.
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