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Upcoming SUVs in India: 2025-2026 Launches
9/30/2025, 12:37:46 AM
Hyundai Venue: A New Generation Arrives
Hyundai is set to launch the second generation of the Venue, a sub-4 meter SUV, in November 2025. This new model will feature significant design and interior updates, drawing inspiration from larger Hyundai SUVs such as the Palisade, Alcazar, and Creta. The Venue will be built on a modified version of the existing platform, offering more space in the second row, along with features like sliding and reclining second-row seats, a panoramic sunroof, and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology.
MG Motor's Majestor: Competing in the Premium Segment
MG Motor India plans to introduce the Majestor, a new 3-row premium SUV, before the end of the current financial year. This model will compete with established players like the Toyota Fortuner and the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron. The Majestor will be powered by a 2.0L twin-turbo diesel engine, producing 218bhp and 480Nm of torque, and will feature on-demand four-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: The Electric Frontier
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its first electric SUV, the e Vitara, in the first half of 2026. Production has already begun at Suzuki’s Gujarat plant. The e Vitara will be based on a new scalable platform, also shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV. It will offer two battery options—48.9kWh and 61.1kWh—with the higher-spec model boasting a range of up to 500km on a single charge.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV: A Shared Vision
Toyota's Urban Cruiser EV, a counterpart to the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, is expected to arrive in 2026. While it will feature a unique design, it will share battery specifications and features with the e Vitara, positioning it against competitors like the Hyundai Creta Electric and MG ZS EV.
Tata Motors: The Sierra EV and ICE Variants
Tata Motors is set to launch the Sierra EV during the festive season of 2025, based on the new Acti.ev+ architecture. This model will include a triple-screen dashboard and an all-wheel-drive setup, with a range of up to 500km. Additionally, an internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the Sierra is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026, offering both petrol and diesel options.
Mahindra's Electric Offerings: XEV 7e
Mahindra will introduce the XEV 7e, a 7-seater electric SUV, in the first quarter of 2026. This model will be based on Mahindra’s INGLO scalable platform and will feature a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, sharing battery options with the XEV 9e and BE 6.
Honda's Entry into Electric SUVs
Honda plans to launch its first electric vehicle, an all-new SUV, in India in 2026. This India-specific model will also be exported to select international markets, competing with the Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6.
Renault's New 7-Seater SUV
Renault is preparing to launch a new 7-seater SUV based on the Boreal platform during the festive season of 2026. It will rival the Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV700, powered by a 1.3L turbocharged petrol engine with a hybrid option to follow.
Conclusion
The Indian SUV market is poised for significant growth with a variety of new models set to launch between 2025 and 2026. These upcoming vehicles reflect a shift towards electric and hybrid technologies, catering to the evolving preferences of consumers in the region.
