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3 New Compact SUVs Launch in Early 2027 - Next-Gen Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Mini Scorpio

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3 New Compact SUVs Launch in Early 2027 - Next-Gen Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Mini Scorpio

Next-gen Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet to launch in first half of 2027 Production-spec Mahindra Vision S launch by February 2027

India’s sub-4-metre compact SUV is all set to receive three major contenders - the next-generation Tata Nexon, the second-gen Kia Sonet and the production-spec Mahindra Vision S. These three SUVs are entering their final testing phases ahead of their marketing debuts in the first half of 2027. With new platforms, modern interiors, and updated styling, these upcoming models aim to set new benchmarks in the highly competitive sub-4 meter compact SUV segment. 


Next-gen Tata Nexon (Project Garud)


Estimated Price: Rs 8 lakh - Rs 17 lakh (Ex-showroom)
Launch Timeline: Auto Expo 2027 Debut, Launch by mid-2027
Key Upgrades: New Platform, Bigger Screens and More Space


Internally codenamed Project Garud, the next-generation Tata Nexon will receive a comprehensive structural and visual update. Instead of the older X1 platform, the new compact SUV is likely to be based on the ATLAS architecture that underpins the Curvv SUV. It is expected to feature sharper LED lighting signatures, redesigned bumpers, and a cleaner dashboard layout. 


The next-gen Tata Nexon is likely to be offered with the 1.2L turbo petrol and 1.5L diesel engines. Adding to it, the compact SUV will also receive a factory-fitted twin-cylinder CNG setups, with an AMT gearbox expected to pair with the CNG variant. 


Next-gen Kia Sonet


Estimated Price: Rs 8 lakh - Rs 17 lakh
Launch Timeline: Q1, 2027
Key Upgrades: New K1 Platform, More Space inside the cabin, and LEVEL-2 ADAS


The second-generation Kia Sonet addresses the current model’s primary limitation: rear-seat knee room and bigger boot space. Built on an enhanced K1 architecture, the next-generation Sonet features revised packaging for a roomier second row alongside a modern cabin shared with the Syros and the new Kia Seltos. It is expected to be equipped with a larger dual screen comprising a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. Other additions will include Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, six standard airbags, and a camera-and-radar-based LEVEL 2 ADAS suite. 


The next-gen Kia Soent will be powered by the same 1.2L NA petrol, 1.0L turbo petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel engines. The SUV could also get a factory-fitted CNG version. A hybrid version will join the lineup by 2028. 


Mahindra Vision S


Estimated Price: Rs 8 lakh - Rs 15 lakh
Launch Timeline: January-February 2027
Key Details: NU_IQ Modular Platform, Boxy Design


Mahindra Vision S Launch


The production version of the Mahindra Vision S concept is set to be revealed by January 2027, while the price announcement likely at the 2027 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. The SUV features a rugged, upright design, and is rumoured to be the smallest member of the Scorpio family. It will be the first model to be based on Mahindra’s new NU_IQ monocoque architecture. The SUV is expected to feature the segment-largest 2,665mm wheelbase, maximising interior legroom. 


Spy images confirm that the SUV will have boxy proportions, flared wheel arches, a clamshell bonnet, and a dual-screen cockpit with a panoramic sunroof, high ground clearance and others. The NU_IQ platform supports turbo-petrol, diesel, and pure-electric powertrains.


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