Top 8 Upcoming Hyundai Cars in India

The Korean automaker, Hyundai has lost its second position to Mahindra in terms of sales in the Indian auto industry. In a bid to regain its lost market share, the company is developing multiple new models which will be launched in the next 2-3 years. 

Hyundai off-road SUV and new MPV

Hyundai has officially announced to enter the off-road SUV and MPV segments in India. The company is likely to launch the Stargazer MPV, which is based on the same platform that underpins the Kia Carens Clavis. The new 3-row MPV will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Kia Carens Clavis.

The company has not revealed any information on the off-road vehicle, but it could be an all-new model. Hyundai could launch a new lifestyle SUV to rival the Mahindra Scorpio-N or Thar Roxx. Moreover, Hyundai is reportedly working on an all-new off-roader to rival the likes of the Ford Everest and Toyota Fortuner for the global markets. The same could also arrive in our market..

Hyundai Bayon

Hyundai is preparing an all-new sub-4 meter crossover, which will be positioned between the Exter and Venue in the line-up. It is likely to be based on the Bayon crossover on sale in European markets. The new SUV will directly rival the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Nissan Magnite. It is expected to be launched sometime in 2026. 

Expected Launch - 2026
Competition - Maruti Fronx
Engine - 1.2L NA Petrol, 1.0L turbo petrol

India-specific EV

Hyundai has announced to launch an all-new India-specific electric vehicle. The new electric model is expected to be a small electric SUV, which could be based on the Inster EV on sale in international markets. The small SUV is expected to be launched in 2027.  It will directly rival the Tata Punch EV. 

Expected Launch - 2026-27
Competition - Tata Punch EV
Engine - 42kWh
Range - 350-400km

Next-gen Hyundai Creta

India’s best-selling SUV, the Hyundai Creta will enter the new generation in 2027. The next-gen Creta will come with all-new design and high-end comfort, convenience and tech features. Moreover, the platform will be heavily tweaked for better safety. The big update will come in the form of hybrid powertrain. Before next-gen Kia Seltos, the Creta will receive the in-house developed hybrid powertrain which is likely to be based on the 1.5L NA petrol engine. 

Expected Launch - Early 2027
Competition - Maruti Victoris
Engine - Strong hybrid, 1.5L Petrol & Diesel

Hyundai Ni1i 7-Seater SUV

Internally codenamed Ni1i, the new 7-seater Hyundai SUV will be positioned above the Alcazar in Hyundai India’s line-up and will rival the likes of the Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari. It is likely to be based on the Tucson LWB platform. The new Hyundai SUV is expected to get a 1.6L petrol-hybrid powertrain that powers the Tucson in select international markets.

Expected Launch - 2027
Competition - Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari
Engine - Strong Hybrid

Hyundai Palisade

Hyundai Palisade will come to India as the brand’s flagship model. It will be offered with a strong hybrid powertrain and will take on the country’s most popular premium SUV, the Toyota Fortuner. The SUV gets a 2.5L, 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine producing 334bhp and 460NM of torque. A 6-speed automatic gearbox driving the power to front-wheels will come as standard. 

Expected Launch - 2027-28
Competition - Toyota Fortuner
Engine - 2.5L Strong hybrid engine

Next-gen i20

Hyundai has started testing the next-gen i20 hatchback in Europe. Scheduled to make global debut in 2026, the next-gen Hyundai i20 could come to our market in 2027. The premium hatchback will receive the brand’s new design language with tough angular styling. It is expected to be offered with petrol and strong hybrid powertrains. 

Expected Launch - 2027
Competition - Maruti Baleno
Engine - Petrol & Strong Hybrid

Hyundai Ioniq 9

The Korean brand will launch the Ioniq 9 electric SUV as its flagship EV in India. This electric SUV made its India debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. It will directly rival the Kia EV9. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is packed with a 110.3kWh battery pack and offers a claimed range of around 620km on a single charge.

Expected Launch - 2026
Competition - Kia EV9
Engine - 110.3kWh
Range - 620km

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