Mahindra design boss teases new SUV; could be the XUV500

The XUV500 is expected to make a return sometime next year to compete against the Creta, Harrier, Seltos and Grand Vitara.

Mahindra’s Chief Design Officer Pratap Bose, has shared a teaser of an upcoming SUV on his social handles. While he hasn’t divulged any details, it’s been speculated that it might be the 5-seater XUV500.

Mahindra had discontinued the XUV500 following the launch of the XUV700. However, this was supposed to be a temporary pause and the model was reportedly set to make a comeback to fill the gap in the brand’s product line-up.

The teaser image showcases a large SUV hidden under a cover. All you can see are some of the sharp feature lines. You also get a hint of the SUV’s flared wheel arches.

The Mahindra XUV500 is expected to make a return sometime next year. It will compete in the models like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, the VW Group’s Taigun and Kushaq as well as the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.