Mahindra Vision SXT teased again: Unveil date, all you need to know
Global Pik Up Concept
that was shown in South Africa back in 2023.
This is the second teaser for the Vision SXT. The first one offered a partial view of the bold, rugged front fascia. The Vision SXT is one of several upcoming concept vehicles Mahindra plans to showcase at its "Freedom NU" event on Independence Day.
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Others in the lineup include the Vision T, Vision S, and Vision X. All these concepts will be built on Mahindra's new NFA (New Flexible Architecture) platform, which has been developed at the company's Chakan facility. The architecture is engineered to accommodate a range of powertrains: from petrol and diesel to hybrid and full-electric setups.
While the design details are still under wraps, the twin spare tyres and tough rear profile hint at the Vision SXT's off-road intent. It's expected to carry forward the same utility-first philosophy as the Global Pik Up, but potentially with more premium or electrified variants in the future.
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