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Mahindra Vision SXT was one of the four concepts showcased in August 2025 alongside the modular NU_IQ monocoque platform
The Vision S has been undergoing road tests for several months and now, the design patent images have surfaced online for the Vision SXT – raising the possibility that Mahindra could be preparing a second model on the same platform giving more importance to off-road character. The possibility remains speculative for now as the company has not confirmed production plans and design patents often never progress beyond the filing stage.
The patent drawings retain almost every signature element seen on the Vision SXT concept. Up front sits an upright fascia with a rectangular grille carrying multiple vertical inserts, sleek headlamp units positioned high on the corners and vertically stacked lighting elements below them. The front bumper is heavily sculpted and incorporates a sizeable skid plate while the flat bonnet and short front overhang suggest an SUV designed with off-road geometry in mind.
Its profile is equally distinctive as the Vision SXT features squared wheel arches housing large all-terrain tyres, a near-flat roofline, upright pillars and generous ground clearance. Thick tubular protection bars run along the lower portion of the body doubling as rock sliders and visual highlights. The patent also shows production-spec door mirrors, pull-type door handles, integrated roof rails and sturdy side steps.
The concept displayed two externally mounted spare wheels but the patent replaces them with a single rear-mounted spare tyre. The tailgate, rear bumper and lighting have also been simplified compared to the show piece. If Mahindra eventually decides to build the Vision SXT, it could sit just above the Vision S – potentially making way for another off-roader.
The Vision S may serve as the mainstream SUV from the NU_IQ family while the Vision SXT could target enthusiasts looking for a more purpose-built off-road machine. Both concepts were introduced during Mahindra’s Freedom_NU showcase where the company revealed the Vision S, Vision T, Vision X and Vision SXT. All four are based on the modular NU_IQ architecture.
It has been developed to accommodate petrol, diesel and electric powertrains, multiple wheelbase options, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The flexible platform has also been developed for both domestic and international markets. As for Vision SXT, four-wheel drive would appear to be a natural fit given the vehicle’s proportions, body protection and off-road styling cues shown in both the concept and the patent.
Should Mahindra eventually approve the Vision SXT for production, it could add another dedicated off-roader to its expanding SUV portfolio. Coupled with the Vision S that is already deep into road testing, the patent hints that Mahindra may be preparing two distinctly different SUVs from the same NU_IQ family.
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