Mahindra is preparing to make a bigger push in the sub-4-metre SUV space, and its upcoming Vision S-based model will be the first product to arrive under the new NU_IQ platform. The company is planning dedicated manufacturing capacity of 10,000 units a month for the new range, indicating the scale at which it expects the platform to operate.
The production version of the Vision S is expected to be the first NU_IQ-based SUV, with its launch scheduled by July 2027. The concept was first showcased in August 2025 alongside three other designs: the Vision T, Vision X and Vision SXT. While the production model is expected to retain much of the concept’s upright, boxy SUV styling, its final design and name are yet to be announced.
Mahindra plans to manufacture the first NU_IQ SUV at its Chakan facility in Maharashtra. The company is setting aside capacity for 10,000 vehicles per month for the initial rollout. This is a manufacturing plan rather than a confirmed retail sales target, but it gives an indication of the volumes Mahindra is preparing for.
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Production is expected to move to the upcoming Nagpur facility once the new plant becomes operational, closer to 2029. The Nagpur project is a significant part of Mahindra’s longer-term manufacturing expansion, with the company looking to take its combined monthly vehicle production capacity to around 1.32 lakh units by FY31.
Mahindra currently has monthly capacity of around 68,000 vehicles across its combustion-engine and electric SUV operations. This is planned to rise to 82,000 units in FY27 and approximately 92,000 units by March 2028, before the additional capacity from Nagpur comes in.
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The NU_IQ platform is designed to support multiple body styles and powertrains. The first model is expected to be a sub-4-metre SUV, potentially bringing the Scorpio nameplate into a smaller segment. However, Mahindra has not confirmed the name or positioning of the production vehicle.
Test sightings have revealed a six-speed manual gearbox, while petrol, diesel and CNG options are expected to be part of the powertrain strategy. The platform is also designed to accommodate electrified powertrains, although the exact engine and transmission combinations for the first SUV remain unconfirmed.
Mahindra plans to introduce one new SUV based on NU_IQ every year. That makes the Vision S-based model more than just another addition to its portfolio. It will set the direction for a new family of vehicles aimed at different segments and price points.
