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Hyundai is ready to launch the next-gen Venue later this year; Mahindra XUV3XO EV is also in the pipeline
In order to expand their presence in the compact SUV segment, car manufacturers in India are preparing to launch new models in the year 2025-2026. The upcoming compact SUVs will be targeted at ICE, hybrid as well as BEV segments. Hyundai, Mahindra and Maruti are working on multiple new compact SUVs and in this article, we will look at some of the prominent models launching in India in 2025-2026.
1. Hyundai Bayon
The Bayon is confirmed for the Indian market and it will likely go on sale sometime next year i.e. 2026. Hyundai is expected position the upcoming compact SUV alongside the next-gen Venue and it will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Reportedly, the Bayon SUV will get a new 1.2 litre turbo petrol engine and the familiar 1.0 litre tGDi engine could also be a part of the package. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT automatic.
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2. Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid
Maruti is expected to launch the Fronx Hybrid by the end of 2025, and it will debut the brand’s in-house developed HEV series-hybrid powertrain. In addition to the new hybrid system, the Fronx facelift could likely feature a revised exterior design, refreshed interiors and more features. Internally codenamed YTB, the hybrid crossover will employ the familiar 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine under the hood, and the claimed fuel efficiency numbers will be around 30 kmpl.
3. New-Gen Hyundai Venue
Expected to go on sale around the festive season this year, the second-gen Venue has already been spotted testing in India. The new model will get an all-new exterior design, and the front fascia will be inspired by the Creta. The interior will also be heavily revised with new features like Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof and more. Under the hood, the second generation of the compact SUV will continue to be powered by the familiar 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre tGDi petrol and 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engines.
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4. Mahindra XUV3XO EV
Mahindra has been testing the XUV3XO EV for a long time now, and it will likely be launched by the end of this year or early 2026. Internally codenamed S240, the electric compact SUV will rival the Tata Nexon EV and the upcoming Kia Syros EV. It will share its design with the ICE XUV3XO, albeit with some electric-specific touches. The battery pack could be borrowed from the XUV400 EV, however, nothing can be confirmed as of now. We expect the XUV3XO EV to be priced at around Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom).
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