Top 4 New SUVs Launching by December 2026: Honda, Mahindra, JSW and Hyundai

Indian auto industry is set to witness the arrival of multiple significant SUVs before the end of this year. Major manufacturers are rolling out a variety of engines, including naturally-aspirated petrol engines, plug-in hybrids, born electric and rugged sub-4m lifestyle model. Here are the top 4 new SUVs scheduled to debut in Indian showrooms by December 2026.

Top 4 Upcoming SUVs by December 2026

 
1.Hyundai Bayon

Official Launch Date: October 26, 2026
Expected Price: Rs 9 lakh - Rs 15 lakh
Booking Amount: Rs 11,000
Engine Setup: 1.5L, 4-cylinder MPi Petrol (115 PS / 144 Nm)
Transmission - 6-speed MT and IVT
Key Rivals - Maruti Victoris, Honda Elevate
 

1. Positioned between the sub-4m Venue and the Creta midsize, the Hyundai Bayon will be an all-new midsize crossover SUV built on Hyundai’s Global K Enhanced platform.

2. In terms of styling, the new Bayon features a full-width continuous LED daytime running light bar across the bonnet lip, split LED headlamps, boomerang-style connected LED tail-lamps and multi-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.

3. Inside the cabin, the SUV gets a dual 12.3-inch curved panel running the NVIDIA ccNC interface, a Generative AI voice assistant, offline voice controls supporting 6 regional languages and Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) software across 19 controllers.

4. For safety, the SUV gets 6 standard airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control, TPMS, Hill-Start Assist Control, and others. The Hyundai Bayon will also get LEVEL 2 ADAS tech with 23 features.

2.JSW Combat

Official Launch Date: December 4, 2026
Expected Price: Rs 30 lakh - Rs 40 lakh
Engine Setup: 1.5L Turbo Petrol + Dual Motors + 18.4 kWh Battery Pack (360 hp and 610 Nm)
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Electric 4x4 Modes
Key Rivals: Jeep Meridian, Hyundai Tucson and Mahindra XUV 7XO
 

1. PHEV Capability: The drivetrain pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with dual electric motors and an 18.4 kWh battery pack, enabling zero-emission pure-electric driving of daily commutes alongside petrol range for long highway runs

2. The JSW Combat features a boxy exterior profile, high ground clearance, a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, 540-degree surround-view cameras, and LEVEL 2 ADAS tech.
    

3.Honda 0 Alpha EV

 
Official Launch Date: December 2, 2026
Expected Price: Rs 18 lakh - Rs 24 lakh
Powertrain Type: 65 kWh - 75 kWh LFP Options (500+km Claimed Range)
Body Style: Cross-over EV with vertical tailgate & 19-inch aero alloys
Key Rivals: Hyundai Creta Electric, Mahindra BE 6 and Tata Sierra EV 

1. It will be Honda’s first mass-market all-electric SUV for the Indian market. Built locally at Honda’s Tapukara facility in Rajasthan, the 0 Alpha features Honda’s “Thin, Light and Wise” global EV strategy.

2. The production version will look largely identical to the concept that debuted at the Japan Mobility Show. Design highlights will include a closed front grille with an illuminated Honda logo, a high roofline, a thick C-pillar, and a vertical tailgate with a wrapping U-shaped LED light bar.

3. Inside the cabin, the SUV will have a large floating central touchscreen, a dedicated digital instrument console, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and others.
   
   

4.Mahindra Vision S

Official Launch Date: December 2026
Expected Price: Rs 8 lakh - Rs 15 lakh
Powertrain Type: 1.2L Turbo Petrol, 1.5L Diesel & Future EV
Platform: NU_IQ Modular Architecture (2,665mm Wheelbase)
Gearbox Options: 6-speed MT and 6-speed torque converter automatic
Key Rivals: Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue
 

1. Mahindra will launch the Vision S concept based compact SUV in December 2026. This sub-4-metre SUV will be positioned as the smallest member of the Scorpio nameplate. It bridges the gap between urban crossovers and traditional ladder-frame vehicles.

2. It will be Mahindra’s new NU_IQ modular platform, which will also underpin the Vision X and Vision T. The SUV features squared-off wheel arches, upright LED lighting signatures, high ground clearance, and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel.

3. Inside the cabin, the SUV will come with a dual 10.25-inch screen layout, a twin-spoke steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, and physical buttons for climate and off-road modes.