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Here we have listed the possible upcoming hybrid SUV launches in the midsize segment over the next two years in India
India’s midsize SUV segment is heading into a phase of transition as several manufacturers prepare to introduce all-new hybrid models over the next couple of years. With tightening regulations and evolving buyer expectations, brands like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Renault, Nissan and Kia are lining up a new range of launches Here’s a comprehensive look at the hybrid contenders set to reshape this fiercely competitive space:
1. New Kia Seltos:
The next-generation Kia Seltos which has already been sighted testing several times will debut globally early next year and we expect it to launch in India sometime the same year as well. It will undergo a complete exterior redesign while the cabin is also set to benefit from a substantial revamp. There’s also growing speculation that a hybrid powertrain may join the lineup at a later stage.
2. New Renault Duster:
Renault is preparing to reintroduce the Duster to the Indian market. The upcoming version will be based on the CMF-B+ platform and it will incorporate a hybrid powertrain found globally. The return of the Duster, this time in a more technically advanced and premium form, indicates Renault’s renewed interest to garner sales in the midsize SUV segment.
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3. Nissan Midsize SUV:
As part of its forthcoming product range comprising four models over the next two years, Nissan will bring in a midsize SUV following the launch of the Triber-based compact MPV. Positioned as a spiritual successor to the long-gone Terrano, it will share powertrain options, platform and other mechanical bits with the next-gen Duster.
4. Maruti Suzuki Escudo:
To likely be christened Escudo, the upcoming five-seater codenamed Y17 will sit between the Brezza and Grand Vitara. Expected to be sold through Arena dealerships, it could be slightly longer than Grand Vitara and its powertrains could be shared with its bigger sibling – a 1.5L mild-hybrid petrol and a 1.5L strong hybrid petrol mill.
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5&6. Renault & Nissan 7-Seater SUVs:
The new-gen Renault Duster and its Nissan counterpart could make way for their respective 7-seaters based on the Bigster which is available in the international markets in the future. Reports suggest that both Renault and Nissan are considering hybrid options for these offerings.
7&8. Mahindra XEV 9e & BE 6 Hybrids:
The modular INGLO platform is rumoured to see heavy re-engineering to adapt hybrid technology for the recently launched Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 as the brand prepares to expand its wings in this burgeoning space.
9&10. New Gen Hyundai Creta & Ni1i SUV:
The third generation Hyundai Creta will arrive in 2027 with a redesigned exterior and interior while the equipment list will be upgraded as well. It will reportedly share the 1.5L petrol/hybrid system with the Ni1i SUV which will slot between the Alcazar and Tucson upon arrival in a year or two.
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