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Mahindra NU_IQ architecture will go into the production phase in a couple of years giving rise to a range of new SUVs
At its Independence Day event this year, Mahindra took the wraps off four new SUV concepts alongside an all-new vehicle architecture named NU_IQ. The flexible platform has been confirmed to underpin a series of upcoming models including road-ready iterations of the prototypes showcased. Mahindra’s outlined roadmap makes it evident that the approach will deepen its footprint in the competitive SUV market.
Mahindra has confirmed that future models built on this base will measure between 3.9 metres and 4.3 metres – positioning them squarely in the compact and midsize SUV categories. Thanks to a 2.65-metre wheelbase, interior packaging is expected to deliver ample room and everyday practicality. The NU_IQ setup has been brought up with enough flexibility to accommodate both FWD and AWD drivetrains.
Starting in 2027, Mahindra intends to base its next generation of SUVs on the NU_IQ modular platform. The architecture has been engineered with adaptability in mind – making it suitable for a wide variety of body types and market requirements – both in India and overseas. Its design supports multiple propulsion choices – from traditional petrol and diesel engines and hybrid configurations to pure electric drivetrains.
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Mahindra has confirmed that the NU_IQ based SUVs will offer a ground clearance of up to 227 mm. One of the most striking highlights of the NU_IQ base is its flat-floor layout which Mahindra claims will pave the way for the industry’s first ICE-powered SUV to feature such a configuration.
Complementing the hardware is a suite of advanced electronic and digital features grouped under the NU_UX label. At the showcase, the company also pulled the wraps off four concept models on this architecture – carrying the names Vision.S, Vision.T, Vision.SXT and Vision.X. The company has also focused on integrating weight-saving construction techniques.
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At the same time, the structure has been devised to comply with stringent global safety norms, ensuring strength without compromising refinement. The Vision.S concept serves as an early window into what could evolve into the next-generation Scorpio – albeit with a potentially more compact footprint than the current model.
The Vision.T is being positioned as a possible blueprint for a five-door Thar with an electrified powertrain. In contrast, the Vision.SXT appears more like a design study that will likely remain a concept. It embodies a rugged and utility-oriented spin on the Vision.T – distinguished by a small cargo bay at the rear to enhance practicality. Meanwhile, the Vision.X has been outlined as a compact crossover candidate.
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