Mahindra Auto has been testing and developing BE 7 for some time now and there have been multiple spy shots of it. Latest ones show BE 7 from close proximity and in much greater detail than before. Also, we can see some additional antenna equipment retrofitted on top of the roof which will probably not make it to production.
These added antenna equipment look like they are high precision receivers for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and they help locate the vehicle accurately down to a centimeter. These latest spy shots of Mahindra BE 7 test mule with GNSS receiver were captured in BKC area of Mumbai, India.
Mahindra BE 7 Spied With GNSS
There are two XEVs in the portfolio (XEV 9e, XEV 9S), but only one BE offering (BE 6), which will change soon with BE 7. The launch timeline is not known yet and 2027 could be the year. There have been multiple test mule sightings up until now and the latest spy shots show BE 7 test mules with GNSS receivers on top.
Currently, there are two fully operational GNSS systems – GPS from USA and GLONASS from Russia. There are other regional systems as well, including the recently operational India’s NavIC system. GNSS systems include constellations of satellites orbiting earth, broadcasting locations across space and time.
These broadcasted locations across ground control stations are crucial to calculate ground positions. GNSS systems are beneficial across a wide range of transportation from space travel and aviation to mass transportation too. Presence of these GNSS antennas on Mahindra BE 7 test mule could suggest multiple things including a next gen in-built navigation or even location-based ADAS features.
What To Expect With Mahindra BE 7
The latest spy shots of Mahindra BE 7 are snagged from BKC area in Mumbai, by Reddit user DemorganX. We can see full camouflage on this test mule and then Mahindra’s new flush door handles that are fully automated like in a Tesla or BYD. It will be India’s first mainstream vehicle to get frameless windows too, which buyers are likely to appreciate (I certainly would).
We can see the new clamshell bonnet along with large C-shaped lighting elements. Large wheels (presumably 19-inchers), angular wheel arch claddings and hidden rear washer and wiper are notable. Charging flap is on the rear left quarter panel, where one would usually see a fuel filler cap. BE 7 is a much larger vehicle and has a more SUV-like silhouette, when compared to BE 6.
On the inside, Mahindra BE 7 dashboard is expected to be closer to its concept form without a halo loop around driver. Centre console and sporty seats might be similar to that of BE 6’s. A triple screen dashboard can be seen in these spy shots too and other expected attributes are ventilated seats, 1400W 16 speaker Harman system, Adrenox suite, Level-2+ ADAS, powered seats, fancy ambient lighting, auto parking features and more.
Mahindra BE 7 is expected to be powered by the same powertrains as other Electric Origin SUVs – 59 kWh, 70 kWh and 79 kWh. Claimed range could be close to 700 km and 500 km real world range is a possibility. Up to 282 bhp in RWD single motor config is expected with a possibility of a dual motor AWD setup as well.
