The Mahindra XEV 9S draws heavy inspiration from the XUV700’s bold and muscular design but adapts it for an all-electric future with clean, aerodynamic elements and EV-specific cues like a closed-off front grille and the illuminated ‘Mahindra Infinity’ logo. Overall, the exterior remains largely consistent across variants, giving even the entry-level Pack ONE Above a premium road presence that feels far from basic.Both variants share:
- Dual-LED projector headlights with inverted L-shaped LED DRLs spanning the width of the fascia.
- Illuminated ‘Mahindra Infinity’ logo on the front.
- 2-part skid plate for a rugged yet modern look.
- All-LED tail lights with stylised internal lighting elements (likely to influence the upcoming XUV700 facelift, renamed XUV 7XO).
- Illuminated ‘Mahindra Infinity’ logo and ‘XEV 9S’ badge on the tailgate.
- Conventional upright SUV roofline (unlike the coupe-style XEV 9e), flush-fitting door handles, and contrast ORVMs.
Key differences are subtle but noticeable, especially in wheels and minor camera integrations:
- Wheels: The Pack ONE Above comes with 18-inch steel wheels fitted with stylish covers, which maintain a clean and aerodynamic profile suitable for efficiency. In contrast, the Pack THREE Above upgrades to larger 18-inch aerodynamically designed alloy wheels that fill the wheel arches more dramatically, enhancing the premium stance and visual appeal.
Here are some striking views of the exterior design shared across both variants, highlighting the bold front fascia, LED lighting signature, and family-oriented proportions:
These images showcase the illuminated logo, LED DRLs, and overall muscular profile that make the XEV 9S stand out, whether in base or top form. The Pack ONE Above omits the front camera (part of the 360-degree camera system on the top variant), but this is a functional rather than stylistic difference.Moving beyond the exterior, the Pack THREE Above pulls further ahead with premium touches like enhanced aerodynamics and additional safety tech integration visible in the form of extra sensors and cameras. However, the base Pack ONE Above proves that you don’t need the highest trim to enjoy the XEV 9S’s commanding road presence and futuristic EV styling.
Stay tuned for our upcoming deep dives into the interior, features, and performance differences between these two ends of the spectrum!
