Mahindra Unveils NU_IQ Platform and Four Concept SUVs for 2027 Rollout

Mahindra Mahindra laid out a bold new direction for its SUV lineup at the Freedom_NU World Premiere, showcasing the NU_IQ platform and four concept SUVs—Vision.S, Vision.T, Vision.SXT and Vision.X—designed for a global market with production planned to begin in 2027. The announcements reflect a strategic shift toward a modular, multi-energy architecture that can accommodate petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains, while emphasizing a distinct design language and advanced digital interfaces.

The NU_IQ platform is described as a lightweight, monocoque architecture capable of underpinning front-wheel, all-wheel, left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive configurations. In addition to powertrain flexibility, the platform is paired with a new digital interface called NU_UX, engineered to deliver a modern, intuitive user experience. Company officials said NU_IQ is meant to free customers from compromises and to support a broader, more global SUV lineup, spanning different body styles and energy formats. Production is slated to commence in 2027, with a phased rollout planned for markets around the world.

Each of the four concepts signals a distinct direction within Mahindra’s...