HomeAuto NewsOverdrive: Mahindra XUV7OO rebranded as 7XO; Bajaj launches Chetak C2501 at ₹91,399
Overdrive has reviewed the new Mahindra 7XO, which replaces the XUV7OO with updated styling, features, and technology. The show also tested the Bajaj Chetak C2501, launched at ₹91,399, making it cheaper than the previous base model. Both vehicles were covered in the latest episode of the auto show.
By Sohini Dutt January 18, 2026, 10:21:04 PM IST (Published)
Overdrive has reviewed the new Mahindra 7XO, earlier known as the XUV700, focusing on its features, ADAS system, and suspension setup. The show has also tested the new Bajaj Chetak C2501, which enters the market at a lower price point than the earlier entry-level model.
Mahindra 7XO
The Mahindra XUV700 has now been rebranded as the Mahindra 7XO. The model comes with refreshed styling, updated features, and new technology. Overdrive’s Rohit Paradkar said the change is not a reinvention but a recalibration of the benchmark that the XUV700 had already set.
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Bajaj Chetak C2501
Overdrive also reviewed the Bajaj Chetak C2501, six years after the Chetak brand returned to India as an electric scooter. The new model is priced at ₹₹91,399, lower than the previous base variant, and comes in multiple colour options. Overdrive’s Christopher Chaves shared details of the scooter’s positioning and updates.
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