The Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV is a game-changing concept unveiled at Mahindra’s Freedom NU event on August 15, 2025, in Mumbai. “This new breed of SUV has been built using Mahindra’s 70 years of automotive DNA and a deep understanding of Indian consumers,” says Mahindra in a press release detailing “super-futuristic” car.
Concept S is part of Mahindra’s Vision 2027 strategy and is set to transform urban transport with it’s aggressive styling and forward thinking technologies. This is the the most detailed guide on the Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV, starting from its looks, powertrain performance, pricing, positioning, and target impact.
Expected Launch Date
Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV production model will be introduced in India somewhere between June 2026 and January 2027, but there are also rumors circulating on the web that indicate a possible lead time of late 2026.
Mahindra has fast-tracked the Vision S that underlines its significance as the first of four product concepts for the market. Production-spec model test mules have been seen testing in India too, suggesting a progress in development.
Design and Styling
The Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV stands out with its rugged yet futuristic design, blending Scorpio’s iconic boxy proportions with modern crossover elements:
- Front Fascia: Signature Mahindra Twin Peaks Logo with three vertically stacked LED lights on either side of the logo create an inverted L-shaped pattern with contemporary LED headlights.
- A blacked-out rectangular grille with horizontal slats, pixelated LED fog lamps, and a beefy silver skid plate contribute to its aggressive look. The radar and parking sensors are built into the bumper for level 2 ADAS.
- Side Profile: Showcases a boxy silhouette with squared-off wheel arches, gloss-black cladding, and flush-type door handles with NFC access for keyless entry. The concept includes rugged additions like side steps, a roof ladder on the left rear quarter glass, and a jerry can on the right, emphasizing its adventure-ready character.
- Back: Comes with L-shaped LED taillights with pixel-element graphics, a tailgate-mounted spare tire, and a black-coloured bumper with a silver finish skid plate. There is also a roof spoiler with integrated brake lights for a sporty flair. That computer-style design means it also read nicely, partnered by road-worthy tyres on those 19-inch star-style fat alloy wheels.
- Dimensions: Minimum 3,990-4,100 mm overall length and 2,665mm wheelbase: the longest in the sub-4m segment mean plenty of room in the cabin and stable handling.
- Color Choices: The special edition concept comes painted in a bright yellow shade while the production version is expected to carry the options like classic Mahindra colors that are Napoli Black and Dazzling Silver along with Red Rage for the passionate riders.
Designed at Mahindra’s India Design Studio (MIDS) in Kandivali, Mumbai, the Vision S retains over 90% of its concept styling for production, ensuring a bold and distinctive road presence.
Interior Features and Comfort
Vision S interior is a techy, premium cabin that aims to raise the bar for the experience inside a sub-4m SUV:
- Dashboard: The interior gets a dual-screen layout comprising a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and a 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen that is powered by Mahindra’s NU UX interface with fluid navigation and smart connectivity.
- Wheel: A flat-bottomed three-spoke design which comes with yellow decorative inserts and a “Vision S” badge, also with multi-functional buttons.
- Cabin Theme: The cabin will carry a dual-tone navy blue and grey color theme, wrapped with leatherette for the upmarket feel, soft touch material and ambient lighting. Airy Feeling a panoramic sunroof contributes to the open and free feeling.
- Seating & Space: Has a flat cabin floor with 644L boot space (with foldable rear seats) and 229 mm second-row legroom, accommodating families. Easy Entry and Exit Back-door assist grips and above-head assist grips make getting in and out a snap.
- Comfort Features: Includes dual-zone automatic climate control, a powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, a cooled glovebox, and a wireless charging pad.
- Storage: it has a yellow belt style storage strip across the dash, twin cup holders and door pockets for functionality.
Other concept items such as camera-based ORVMs might be substituted with conventional mirrors, keeping costs in check, yet the Vision S should picture a premium cabin that could rival higher segments.
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Platform and Technical Specifications
The Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV is based on Mahindra’s NU_IQ modular monocoque platform, which is an adaptable architecture for SUVs ranging from 3,990mm to 4,320mm. It has the 2,665mm wheelbase and 200mm of ground clearance which ensures that it is more stable and ready for off-road duties. There are a range of drivetrains and configurations the platform can accommodate:
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD): The most-used train, tuned for city driving.
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD): Optional on top trims for better grip.
- Variable-Ratio Steering: Enhances steering feel and performance — and it’s an industry first.
Powertrain Options
The Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV offers a range of powertrains to cater to diverse buyer preferences:
- Petrol:
- 1.2L Turbo-Petrol: Produces 150 bhp and 250 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Expected mileage: 18–20 kmpl (ARAI-certified).
- Diesel:
- 1.5L Turbo-Diesel: Produces 115–130 bhp and 300 Nm of top torque can be had with a manual or automatic.
- Expected mileage: 22–24 kmpl (ARAI-certified).
- CNG:
- 1.2L Turbo-CNG: Should do around 100-110 bhp, 200 Nm, 6-speed manual.
- Predicted fuel-economy: 30-35 km/kg, Perfect for a penny-pinching customer & fleet customers.
- Electric Vehicle (EV):
- An electric range of 180-200km (WLTP) and 300-320km (ARAI certified) on a charge.
- Features rapid charging (80% in about 30 minutes) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
- The EV model supports Mahindra’s drive towards an electrified future that saw the launch of the successful XUV400 EV.
Expected Features
The Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV gets loaded to the gills to rival premium sub-4m SUVs:
- Safety:
- 5-star Bharat NCAP rating (anticipated).
- 6 air bags (dual front, side and curtain).
- A total of six airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction Control and hill-hold / descent control.
- Level 2 ADAS: Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring.
- 360-degree with rear parking sensors, and tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
- Comfort and Convenience:
- Keyless entry, remote engine start and push-button start.
- Electric parking brake and auto-dimming IRVM: PB and IRVM for on/off operation without effort.
- Panoramic sunroof and Electrically adjustable ORVMs.
- Infotainment:
- 14.5-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and OTA updates.
- Mahindra: Also new is the Mahindra connectivity solution, Blue Sense app and Mahindra NU UX interface with voice commands, connected car tech.
- 6–8 speaker high-quality audio system.
- Exterior:
- LED headllights, LED DRLs and linked LED tail lights.
- Rails, plastic
- skid plates and cornering fog lamps.
- Styling:
- 19-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black cladding and flush door handles.
- These are the sort of things that would make the Vision S a premium yet affordable offering in its class.
Conclusion
The Mahindra Vision S Sub Compact SUV is set to redefine the sub-4m SUV segment with its bold Scorpio-inspired design, advanced technology, and versatile powertrain options. Be its high-quality cabin, luxurious finish or powertrain — petrol, diesel, CNG, hybrid, or EV, the Vision S meets different demands of buyers. Being Mahindra’s first product launch from its Vision 2027, it is set to stand for a blend of practicality, performance and innovation, so it’s definitely a launch to look forward for all the SUV enthusiasts.
