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Hyundai Creta’s unparalleled dominance will be challenged by multiple new rivals in the coming 2 years and here we look at the three key ones arriving soon
Hyundai Creta has been the undisputed leader of the midsize SUV segment for more than a decade in the Indian market. Originally launched in 2015, it is presently in the third-generation but the charm hasn’t faded even one bit, despite the arrival and departure of so many heavyweights such as Renault Duster, Nissan Kicks and Tata Hexa among others. However, this dominance could face a stiff challenge in the next couple of years with multiple new rivals entering the fray. Lets decode Hyundai Creta rivals launching in the next two years in India.
1. Tata Sierra
The Sierra is making a highly-anticipated comeback in the Indian market after more than two decades, albeit in an all-new avatar. Showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, it will be introduced in ICE as well as EV versions. Tata Sierra is expected to go on sale in early 2026 while it has been spotted numerous times during its test runs, revealing a lot of key details.
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While the EV version is likely to come with several avant-garde features such as DC fast charging compatibility, Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) tech among others, the ICE model will be offered in both petrol and diesel fuel trims with 1.5L TGDi and 2.0L Kryotec engines, respectively. It might also get an AWD system with the EV version. However, we await official confirmation.
2. Renault Duster
Identical to the Sierra, the Duster is also making a return to the Indian market in 2026. First launched in 2012, it was the first compact SUV in the Indian market and the suit was later followed by several leading brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors and Kia with models like S-Cross, Creta, Harrier and Seltos, respectively.
The new Renault Duster is expected to come with a 1.3L turbo petrol engine while reports indicate that a 1.0L turbocharged petrol motor could also be used in the base variants. It is also learnt that a strong hybrid version is also being readied to take on the likes of Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos. The design of the SUV will be highly influenced by the Dacia Bigster while the cabin will come equipped with never-seen-before features.
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3. Nissan Kait
Nissan is also working on an all-new SUV for the Indian market, which will be based on the same CMF-B platform as Renault Duster. Though it is not confirmed yet whether it could be christened as the ‘Kait’ or the Japanese brand might use some different moniker. Despite underpinning the same architecture as the Duster, it will have its own identity with distinct design language and is set to launch in 2026 too.
The media reports claim that it will get more features as compared to the Duster while being manufactured at Renault-Nissan factory in Chennai with higher levels of localisation to achieve an aggressive pricing. It will share the 1.3L turbocharged petrol engine with the Duster while a 1.6L petrol mill with strong hybrid tech is also under active consideration.
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