Two camouflaged Mahindra Vision S test mules have been spotted together in Hyderabad after dark. The latest spy shots, shared by automotive enthusiast Abhiram, give us a close look at the front lighting and grille of the upcoming compact SUV. They also show the Scorpio-style rear pillar lamps and the lower tail lamps illuminated on the same prototype, bringing together details seen in separate sightings earlier this year.
Mahindra Vision S Front Lighting Seen In Action
Both prototypes have an upright front end with six vertical grille openings, arranged in two groups of three. Horizontal slats are visible inside the openings, while the bumper has a pair of wide rectangular cutouts below the grille.
Much of the front remains wrapped, but the outline is consistent with the upright nose and six-slot grille shown in the Vision S design patent we covered in October. The night shots offer a clearer view of the lighting around the outer edges of the front fascia.
Each side has a bright upper lamp, a short horizontal light element extending towards the grille and a vertical illuminated section along the outer edge. Close-ups also show smaller modules stacked beneath the upper lamp within the rectangular housing.
The side views show the flat roofline, squared wheel arches and short rear overhang, with the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate. Both test vehicles use conventional door mirrors, a detail that distinguishes them from the camera-based units shown in the concept patent. The Hyderabad photos follow an earlier sighting shared by automotive enthusiast Joshua, who spotted a camouflaged prototype near Uthukottai.
Scorpio-Style Pillar Lamps And Lower Tail Lamps Light Up Together
A rear-quarter close-up shows a stack of red segments illuminated high on the rear pillar, alongside the rear windscreen. Below it, a separate lamp assembly lights up next to the spare wheel. The upper placement recalls the Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N, while the lower cluster includes a short horizontal section that extends inwards towards the tailgate.
Vision S Expected To Target Sub-4m SUV Segment
The production SUV is expected to use Mahindra’s modular NU_IQ architecture and target the sub-four-metre segment. Earlier test mules revealed two horizontal displays, vertical AC vents and an electronic parking brake. The latest exterior photographs add a clearer view of the body and lighting, while the final cabin and equipment list are still awaited.
A 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel are possible engine options. Mahindra has confirmed that the architecture supports combustion and electric powertrains, with the production Vision S lineup yet to be announced. A launch is scheduled in H1 2027. It is likely to slot between the XUV 3XO (price range Rs 7.8 lakh to Rs 15 lakh) and Thar OG (Rs 10.32 lakh to Rs 19 lakh) in the company lineup.
