3 New 7-Seaters Launching Next Month! » MotorOctane

We are just a few days away from the new year. 2025 has been an exciting year with all the launches we witnessed. But do not let the excitement fade away anytime soon! Why? Well, automakers plan to kick off the new year with multiple launches, including 3 new 7-seaters! So, let’s take a quick look at the upcoming 7-seaters next month.
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India’s Favourite – Upcoming 7-Seaters In 2026

The first 7-seater that is scheduled for launch in 2026 is India’s favourite. We are talking about the much-awaited – Mahindra XUV700 facelift! Well, with a facelift, the SUV will be called the XUV 7XO and will be launched on the 5th of January 2026. Mahindra has already teased the XUV 7XO and is set to receive a major design overhaul.

With a facelift, the XUV700 will get a new design, including redesigned headlamps, taillamps, front & rear bumpers, and alloy wheels. On the other hand, teasers reveal that the interior of the XUV 7XO will be in line with the Mahindra BEVs. So, it will come with a slightly redesigned dashboard layout which will house three 12.3-inch screens and 2-spoke steering wheel. Along with the overall design, the feature set is also expected to be shared with other Mahindra BEVs. This includes a 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System, Level 2+ ADAS, Sliding & Reclining Second Row Seats, Ventilated Second Row Seats and Powered Boss Mode, among others.

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Engine options like the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine & 2.2-litre diesel engine will remain unchanged. Both these engines have seen impressive units with the power they produce and the refinement they offer. So, it makes no sense for Mahindra to make any significant changes to the engines.

Most Affordable Japanese 7-Seater!

The next 7-seater, which will be launched in January 2026, is a Japanese product. One of the popular Japanese automakers, which is currently dependent on just a single SUV, has recently announced its India plans. And the upcoming 7-seater is one of them. We are talking about Nissan and its recently announced 7-seater, the Gravite!

Yes, Nissan has recently announced its upcoming Gravite 7-seater, which is a compact MPV based on the Renault Triber. The brand has yet to announce the exact launch date, but has confirmed it will happen in the first month of 2026. With its launch, Nissan will aim to further expand its market share with the help of the upcoming Tekton.

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Coming to the Gravite, the brand has only teased a few elements of the 7-seater. Although based on the Triber, the Gravite will likely have an aggressive design language. These include aggressive front & rear bumpers and bonnet design. Rest, the headlamps & the taillamps will likely be similar to the Triber. Even the interior design, the feature list & engine options will broadly share similarities with the Triber.

Tata Safari Petrol – Upcoming 7-Seaters In 2026

The last SUV on the list is a 7-seater SUV that has undergone an important powertrain update. However, the brand has yet to announce the pricing, leaving enthusiasts excited and in suspense. We are talking about the recently unveiled – Tata Safari Petrol. After a long wait, Tata Motors has finally introduced a petrol engine with the Safari & even the Harrier. We got to drive both these SUVs, and the engine, which had already impressed us with the Sierra, impresses us again. However, the brand is yet to announce its pricing, which we expect to happen in January 2026!

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So, what has changed? Design-wise, nothing! Apart from the new 1.5-litre TGDi engine (168bhp & 280Nm), the Safari petrol is no different from the diesel version. However, Tata has added a few features, such as a front & rear camera washer, a digital IRVM, an ORVM memory function with auto-reverse dip, and a 14.5-inch Samsung NEO QLED touchscreen system. Also, the brand has reintroduced the Red Dark edition with the Safari nameplate.