- From all-electric SUVs and special editions to a major facelift, Mahindra had a packed 2025 lineup. Here are the five most important Mahindra SUVs launched in India this year.
2025 turned out to be a landmark year for Mahindra's SUV portfolio in India, with the domestic manufacturer doubling down on electrification, special editions and meaningful mid-cycle updates across all segments. From long-range electric SUVs to fresh icons like the Thar and Bolero, Mahindra's launches this year highlight its evolving design ethos and market strategy. Here's a closer look at the five best Mahindra SUVs launched in India in 2025 and what each of them has to offer:
Mahindra BE6 Formula E Edition: 23.69L
The BE6 Formula E edition was launched as part of Mahindra's 'Scream Electric' campaign and to mark the manufacturer's continued involvement in the Formula E series. This special edition model features a sportier exterior design, including circular LED projector headlamps, revised bumpers and edition-specific decals. The model is adorned with a cleaner LED lightbar, carbon fiber door trim and Formula E badging inside.
This version of the BE 6 gets a 79 kWh battery pack that enables a single-charge range of 682 km (MIDC, P1+P2 combined), and continues to have a rear-wheel drive layout.
Mahindra XEV 9S: 19.95L
The XEV 9S is the manufacturer's latest battery electric SUV, positioned above the XEV 9e as an all-new three-row model, designed with an emphasis on interior space. This is essentially the all-electric XUV700, whose front profile and overall stance resembles its ICE-powered counterpart. It has a total cabin volume of 3,941 liters with a 527-litre boot and 150-litre frunk. The XEV 9S gets a sliding second row with reclining seats, ventilated seating and a powered Boss mode, as well as a panoramic sunroof straight from the base model. The dashboard is dominated by a large triple-screen setup, while the rear occupants are treated to BYOD (Bring Your Own Display) functionality.
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Mahindra Thar Facelift: 9.99L
While the Thar remains mechanically unchanged for the new model year, Mahindra has given it a mid-cycle update to enhance its overall offering. With this, the Thar gets small cosmetic changes as well as feature upgrades that make it a better value for your money. It remains recognizable but with a dual-tone bumper and body-coloured grille in place of the previous black finish. There's also a rear wiper with washer and a rearview camera for added functionality. Stepping inside reveals more changes in the form of a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Adventure Statistic 2, which gives drivers detailed off-road information on terrain, angles and slopes. The steering wheel now looks like the Thar Rocks, and the center console has also been reworked for a cleaner layout.
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Mahindra Bolero: 7.99L
The Bolero is a rough-and-tough workhorse known for its durability, low-maintenance features and straightforward mechanics. It was freshly updated in October 2025, bringing additional features and feature upgrades while retaining everything that has made it so popular among its fanbase. It features a redesigned front grille with chrome accents and new diamond-cut alloys. The cabin benefits from touchscreen infotainment, multi-function steering wheel, new USB-C charging port and leatherette upholstery with better seat cushioning. While the engine options remain the same, Mahindra has upgraded the Bolero's suspension system with RideFlow technology for better comfort. With these changes, the SUV retains the core features that make it the Bolero, while also adding more things to the table to improve its longevity in the market.
Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition: 18.51L
The Mahindra XUV700 received a special blacked-out edition with the launch of the Ebony edition earlier this year. It has several cosmetic updates both inside and out, making it more premium. It gets a Stealth Black color scheme with brushed silver skid plates, black-on-black grille insert and blacked-out ORVMs. Its 18-inch alloys are also finished in black. The interior of the XUV700 Ebony Edition is covered in black leatherette and features blacked-out interior trim with silver inserts on the center console and door panels. It also gets dark chrome AC vents along with a light gray roof lining. This version is based on the top-spec AX7 variant with features like twin-10.25-inch display with AdrenoX UI, built-in Alexa, Sony sound system, and Level-2 ADAS.
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First publication date: 26 Dec 2025, 16:43 PM IST
