Every New SUV Launching by March 2026 - Tata Sierra, Maruti Escudo to New Seltos

The next six months will be the most exciting for SUV lovers in India. Most of the brands, including Renault, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki are ready to introduce their exciting new SUVs. From new-gen Hyundai Venue to new-gen Renault Duster, a total of 13 all new SUVs will be launched in our market by March 2026. 

Upcoming SUVs by March 2026
 

New-gen Renault Duster

The third-generation Renault Duster is likely to be launched in our market towards the fag end of this year or early next year, most probably in January 2026. It is reported that the production of the new Duster could begin in September 2025, while India reveal could take place in October-November. The new Duster will initially come in petrol avatar, and a hybrid powertrain will join at a later stage. It will be powered by a 1.3L turbo petrol engine paired to either a 6-speed manual and a dual-clutch automatic unit. 

New-gen Kia Seltos

Kia will introduce the next-gen Seltos in our market in the first quarter of 2026, most probably in January. If media reports are to be believed, the second-gen Kia Seltos could be revealed in India in November 2025. The SUV comes with an all-new exterior and interior along with new mechanics. For the first time, the Seltos will have a strong hybrid engine. Other engine choices will remain the same, a 1.5L NA petrol, 1.5L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo diesel. As per Kia, the Seltos hybrid will only arrive in 2027.

New-gen Hyundai Venue

Hyundai will launch the new generation Venue compact SUV on October 24, 2025. The spy images suggest that the SUV will retain its boxy silhouette, but the design elements and body panels will be all-new. Major changes will be made inside the cabin, as it will have a new dashboard layout dominated by a large curved screen for infotainment and instrument panel. It will come with a panoramic sunroof, LEVEL 2 ADAS, ventilated seats, automatic climate control, powered driver’s seat and others. The SUV won’t receive any mechanical changes. 

Mahindra XEV 7e

The long-awaited Mahindra XEV 7e, a 7-seater electric SUV will be launched in the first quarter of 2026. It will be positioned above the XEV 9e as the brand’s flagship electric SUV. The SUV will be packed with similar set of features as the XEV 9e and BE 6. It is expected to be offered with 59kWh and 69kWh battery packs, and later could get a dual-motor AWD system. 

Tata Sierra EV and ICE

Tata Motors will re-launch the Sierra nameplate in a new avatar. This time around, the SUV will be offered with electric, petrol and diesel powertrains. The Tata Sierra EV will first arrive during festive season, 2025, while the Sierra ICE will be launched in Q1, 2026. The EV is expected to share the powertrain with Harrier EV. On the other hand, the ICE version will mark the debut of two petrol engines - a 1.5L naturally-aspirated and a 1.5L turbo petrol. Diesel version will get the 2.0L turbo unit that powers the Harrier and Safari. 

Maruti e Vitara and Escudo/Victoris

Maruti Suzuki is set to unleash two new mid-sized SUV, one each from NEXA and ARENA dealership network. The e Vitara will be retailed through NEXA dealer network and is expected to launch in September and October. It will be offered with two battery options - a 48.9kWh and 61.9kWh - with a front-axle-mounted electric motor. The electric SUV should offer a range of up to 500km on a single charge. 

The company will also launch an all-new SUV, rumoured to be called the Maruti Escudo or Victoris on September 3, 2025. This SUV will be sold through ARENA dealerships. It will get several advanced features like LEVEL 2 ADAS, powered tailgate, DOLBY ATMOS and underbody CNG tank. It will be offered with 1.5L petrol and a 1.5L TNGA strong hybrid engine. 

VinFast VF6 and VF7

VinFast will finally reveal the prices of the VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs in September 2025. Bookings of these SUVs are already commenced, and deliveries are expected to begin from October onwards. The VF6 will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and others, while the VF7 will rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BYD Sealion 7. 

Volvo EX30

Volvo India will launch the EX30, its most affordable and smallest electric SUV in September 2025. The electric SUV will be offered with 69kWh battery pack paired with a 272hp and 343Nm of torque, and a rear-wheel-drive set-up. It is claimed to offer a range of 480km (WLTP cycle).

MG Majestor

MG Motor India will launch the Majestor full-sized SUV in our market in September or October 2025. It will be powered by the same 2.0L twin-turbo diesel engine that powers the MG Gloster. Paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, the diesel engine produces 218bhp and 480Nm. It is expected to get the on-demand four-wheel drive with selectable drive modes. 

Volkswagen Tayron

Volkswagen has started testing the new Tayron 7-seater SUV on the Indian roads. It is likely to come as a CKD model and will rival the Toyota Fortuner. Measuring 4.8 meters in length, the Volkswagen Tayron shares styling with the 5-seater Tiguan R-Line. It is likely to be powered by a 2.0L turbo petrol engine that produces 204hp and 320Nm of toque, and is paired to a 7-speed DCT. It will come with a standard AWD set-up. The SUV is rumoured to be launched towards the fag end of 2025 or in early 2026.

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