KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The current Thar debuted way back in 2020, followed by the XUV700 in 2021.
- The 3-door Thar will likely inherit changes from the Thar Roxx.
- The XUV700 is likely to take design changes from the XEV 9E.
- The current powertrains are likely to carry on in the same guise.
The Mahindra Thar and the XUV700 have carried on unchanged ever since their debuts back in 2020 and 2021 respectively. It's not like either of these cars need a major change, but in today's day and age, it's important for carmakers to keep their products relevant. According to reports, both these cars are set to receive a facelift sometime around 2026.
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Mahindra Thar And XUV700 Facelift Details
The Thar 3-Door is expected to carry over a set of changes similar to the Thar Roxx, featuring a six-stack grille, C-shaped DRL patterns in the headlights and tail lights, and redesigned bumpers among a few other things. Mahindra cannot really change much in the Thar, as it has to keep it relevant and recognizable among loyalists.
The interiors will not see much of a change either, but we can expect things like the steering wheel, centre console, and the instrument cluster to changed, and we can also expect some feature additions such as a sunroof.
Meanwhile, the Mahindra XUV700 is expected to follow the XEV 9E and the BE 6 in terms of styling updates, featuring similar, sharp lighting elements, a smoother, cleaner profile, new alloy rims and an updated tailgate to name a few things.
Under the hood, however, is where we expect things to remain unchanged. The Thar and the XUV700 are likely to continue with the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel units, paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter. The Thar additionally also comes in a 4x2 variant, which also offers a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine option, but it does not get the option of an automatic transmission.
Source: Autocar India
Verdict
The 3-door Thar and the XUV700 continue to be quite popular even 4-5 years after their launch. They do not really need a major revamp, but a minor refresh is what Mahindra is likely to give them, considering how instrumental it has been in keeping its cars relevant in the Indian market.
