Top 10 Upcoming Mass Market SUVs in 2024-25

In the first 8 months of this year, we have already witnessed quite a few exciting launches, including the new Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Curvv EV, Citroen Basalt and the Mahindra Thar Roxx. And, in the next 16 months, a wide range of mass market SUVs will be launched in the Indian market.

Top 10 Upcoming Mass Market SUVs

Model Name	Launch Timeline
Tata Curvv ICE	September 2, 2024
Hyundai Creta EV	Early 2025
Maruti Suzuki EVX	Q1, 2025
Skoda Kylaq	Q1, 2025
Maruti Fronx Facelift	Mid-2025
New Renault Duster	H1, 2025
New Nissan Mid-Sized SUV	H1, 2025
Tata Sierra	Late 2025
Kia Syros	2025
7-Seater Maruti Grand Vitara	2025

Tata Curvv ICE

Tata Motors has already launched the Curvv EV in the country. Its ICE version is scheduled to be launched in our market on September 2, 2024. The new model will come in 5 trim levels - Pure+, Creative, Creative+ S, Accomplished S and Accomplished+ A. The SUV shares most of its features and design details with the Curvv EV, except for the few visual changes. 

The new Tata Curvv is based on the new Atlas platform, which will also underpin a wide range of future Tata cars including the next-gen Nexon and Sierra. It will be offered with 3 engine options - a 118bhp, 1.2L 3-cylinder turbo petrol, a 116bhp, 1.5L Kryotec diesel and a 123bhp, 1.2L direct-injection turbo petrol. All three powertrains are offered with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic option. 

Hyundai Creta EV

The Korean automaker will finally launch the new Creta EV in the first quarter of 2025, most probably in January. The production of the Creta EV is scheduled to commence in December 2024. The electric SUV will receive EV-specific design changes like a closed-off front grille, charging socket at the front, and new alloy wheels. 

The cabin spy images reveal that the electric SUV will have Ioniq 5-like 2-spoke steering wheel with a circular hub and a drive mode selector stalk mounted on the steering wheel. It will also come equipped with ADAS and a 360-degree camera. It is expected that the Creta EV will source its powertrain with the global Kona EV, which gets a front-axle mounted electric motor and a 45kWh battery pack. 

Maruti Suzuki eVX

Maruti Suzuki will introduce the production version of the eVX electric SUV in the country in 2025. Likely to debut at 2025 Bharat Mobility Show, the new Maruti Suzuki eVX will be locally developed at Suzuki's Gujarat-based manufacturing plant and will be exported to select international markets including Europe and Japan. 

The new Maruti Suzuki eVX will also mark the debut of the brand's new skateboard platform, which will also underpin Toyota's version of the SUV. It will rival the Mahindra XUV400, Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta EV and the MG ZS EV. The eVX electric SUV is likely to be offered with two battery pack options -  a 48kWh and a 60kWh. While the smaller battery pack is expected to offer a range of up to 400km, the bigger battery pack will offer a certified range of over 500km on a single charge. 

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda will enter the sub-4 meter SUV category by introducing the Kylaq compact SUV in India in the first half of 2025. This compact SUV will rival the likes of the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and others in the category. The new model will share styling cues from the Kushaq SUV. Inside the cabin, the SUV is likely to get an 8-inch or a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, a digital driver's display, wireless connectivity, an electric sunroof and others.

The new model will be based on the modified MQB AO IN platform. It will be powered by a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine that produces 114bhp and 178Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. More details here.

Maruti Fronx Facelift

Maruti Suzuki is developing an in-house and cheaper series hybrid powertrain, which will power its entry-level models including the Fronx, Baleno, Swift and an all-new small MPV. This tech will be first introduced in the Fronx facelift, which is scheduled to be launched sometime in 2025. The updated model will use the all-new Z12E, three-cylinder engine, which will act as a generator to charge a 1.5-2kWh battery pack or drive an electric motor. This electric motor will drive the front wheels. 

The new model is rumoured to offer a fuel efficiency of over 35kmpl. The updated model is also likely to receive subtle design changes and an upgraded interior along with addition of new features. 

New Renault Duster

Renault has officially announced plans to launch the third-generation Duster SUV in the country in 2025. The new model has already been launched in Turkey; however, the India-spec model will come with different engine options. The third-generation Duster will be based on Renault-Nissan Alliance's CMF-B modular platform. 

In terms of features, the SUV Gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver's display, cruise control, automatic climate control, all-4 disc brakes, electronic parking brake, 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system and others. It will also receive ADAS tech with features like automatic emergency braking, lane assist, adaptive cruise control and others. The SUV is likely to be offered with multiple powertrain options including a 1.5L NA petrol, a 1.3L turbo petrol and a 1.0L turbo petrol. 

New Nissan mid-sized SUV

Nissan will also launch its own version of the new Duster SUV in the Indian market. The new mid-sized SUV will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor and the Honda Elevate. It will utilise the same CMF-B modular architecture, which also underpin the third-generation Renault Duster. Not just the platform, the Nissan SUV is likely to share the mechanics with the new-gen Duster. It is likely to receive a 1.3-litre, turbocharged petrol or a 1.5L naturally-aspirated petrol engine. 

Tata Sierra

Tata Motors will enter the lifestyle SUV category with the re-introduction of the iconic Sierra nameplate. It will be first offered with an electric powertrain, followed by the ICE version with petrol and diesel fuel options. The Sierra EV will be introduced in our market by the end of 2025. The SUV is most likely to come in two seating configurations - the 5-seater and 4-seater lounge. The lounge variant will have two electrically adjustable independent seats at the back. It will come with premium features like ADAS, ambient mood lighting, a digital instrument console and an electric sunroof. The ICE version will be based on the Atlas platform and could get a 1.5L direct injection turbo petrol engine. 

Kia Syros

The Korean automaker will launch an all-new compact SUV in the Indian market in 2025. Rumoured to be called the Kia Syros, the new model will be sold alongside the Sonet and Seltos. Kia will market the new Syros as a lifestyle SUV. It will have a typical-rugged SUV styling with squared off wheel arches and boxy design. In terms of features, the new Syros will have ventilated front seats, ADAS tech, automatic climate control, electrically adjustable driver's seat and others. The small SUV is expected to receive a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with manual and automatic gearbox options. 

7-Seater Maruti Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki is working on an all-new 3-row SUV, which will be based on the Grand Vitara. Codenamed Y17, the new 7-seater Maruti Grand Vitara is developed on the same Global C-platform which will be modified to accommodate a longer wheelbase. The new model is likely to continue with the same dashboard layout and feature list. Powertrain options on the new model are likely to include 1.5-litre K-Series petrol and 1.5-litre TNGA hybrid engines. The new model will be produced at the brand's new Kharkhoda, Haryana.

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