Over the past decade, the SUV and crossover segment has witnessed an unexpected demand. To cater to the increasing demand, automakers are gearing up to roll out a diverse range of all-new SUVs for the Indian market. These SUVs will be known for their spacious cabins, high-end features, and fuel-efficient engines.
Today you will get to know about 20 upcoming SUVs that will be launched in India by 2022:
- Renault Kiger: This car will be based on the CMF-A+ modular platform. Its engine and gearbox options will also be similar to its Japanese cousin. The interiors will be inspired heavily by the Triber MPV. It will come pre-loaded with high-end features like a touchscreen infotainment system, factory-fitted sunroof, automatic AC, around view monitor, and so on. Its price will be somewhere around Rs 6 lakh to 8 lakhs. The company will launch this model in the first quarter of 2021.
- Hyundai Alcazar: This is a new model that will most probably be known as Hyundai Alcazar. Because of a longer wheelbase, the cabin will be more spacious. There will be a few design alterations, such as a slimmer C-pillar, a new front grille, and a flatter roof. Buyers will get two engine options – a 1.4 Litre turbo petrol and a 1.5 litre diesel engine. The expected price is around 12 lakh to 18 lakh. It may hit the road by the second half of 2021.
- Tata HBX: This model will be rolled out in the second quarter of the year 2021. A 1.2 litre petrol engine will power the car. It will produce 86bhp of power and 113Nm of torque. Tata Motors will be launching this car, most probably in April or May 2021. The cost of the model will be between Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh.
- Tata Gravitas: This is more like the 6 or 7-seater version of the Harrier SUV. The model will be powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged diesel engine. The engine is capable of churning up power worth 168bhp and 350Nm of torque. There will be two options for transmission – a 6-speed MT and a 6-speed torque converter automatic. You can expect this car to hit the roads in the first quarter of 2021. The price maybe somewhere between Rs 14 lakh to 23 lakhs.
- Hyundai AX: The new Hyundai AX micro-SUV has its positioning below the Hyundai Venue. The micro-SUV is developed on the k1 platform. It will come with a 1.2 litre NA petrol and Santro’s 1.0 litre petrol. You will get two transmission options. The car will hopefully be launched in late 2021.
- MG ZS: MG Motors will be launching the ZS mid-sized SUV in the first half of 2021. There will be attractive features like automatic AC, cruise control, 10.1-inch touchscreen, to name a few. There will be two options for the engine – 1.5 litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.3 litre turbocharged petrol. The expected price will be between Rs 9-14 lakhs. The car will be launched in the first quarter of 2021.
- Next-gen Mahindra XUV500: This model will be based on the highly attractive monocoque form. There will be advanced features like ADAS, AEB, FCW, and ACC. The engine will be BSVI compliant. The car can be launched in March or April. It will cost between Rs 12-18 lakh.
- Volkswagen Taigun: The new model will be launched in the middle of the next year. It will be developed on the MQB AO platform locally. There will be two engine options – 1.5 litre turbocharged and 1.0 litre turbocharged. The cost of the car will be between Rs 10 to Rs 16 lakh. It will lock horns with the likes of Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta.
- Skoda Vision IN: Skoda Vision IN will be sharing its platform as well as the engine gearbox options with Taigun. It can be launched next year in the first half. The model will be competing with Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. Be ready to pay somewhere between Rs 10 to Rs 16 lakh.
- Mahindra XUV400: This new car will most probably be based on Ford’s B platform. Buyers will get two engine options – 1.5L turbocharged petrol and 1.5L turbocharged diesel. This car will be launched in the year 2022. It may cost around Rs 9 to 15 lakhs.
- Next-gen Mahindra Scorpio: This car will be based on the modified version of the ZEN3 platform. The new model will be bigger in size, and there will be forward-facing third-row seats as well. Its main competitors will be MG Hector and Tata Harrier.
- Maruti mid-sized SUV: This is going to be a completely new middle-sized SUV for the Indian market. It will be developed on the DNGA platform of Toyota. The car will be rolled out by 2022. The cost will be between Rs 10 lakh to 15 lakhs.
- Tata Blackbird: Tata Motors is at present working on a mid-sized SUV codenamed Blackbird. We still have no clue about the details. However, most probably, the model will be based on the Cherry Tiggo 5X. It will be available in both diesel and petrol options. The car will be launched by the year 2022.
- Ford C-SUV: This is going to be an all-new C-segment SUV. It will take inspiration from Mahindra XUV500. The engine options will also be similar to Mahindra XUV500. The price can be between Rs 13 lakhs to Rs 18 lakhs.
- Maruti Jimny: The Jimny SUV will be a 5-seater version, and we can expect it to be launched in 2022-23. The 1.5 litre petrol engine will be capable of churning up power worth 103bhp and torque of 138Nm.
- Citroen C5 Aircross: The price of this care will be as high as Rs 28 lakh. It will lock horns with the likes of Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V. the model will come equipped with a 20 litre diesel engine, which is further paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. This car will be rolled out in the Indian market by 2021.
- Honda Compact SUV: This is going to be an all-new sub-4 metre SUV. The car will be sharing its engine with the new City. The expected price is between Rs 7.5 lakh and Rs 11 lakh. It will be rivaling cars like Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, and Hyundai Venue.
- Jeep 7-seater SUV: The codename of this new 7-seater SUV is Low-D SUV. It will most probably come equipped with a 1.3 litre Turbo Flex engine. The power output will be around 180bhp. There will be a 2.0L diesel version as well. The power output for this one will be 173bhp. The price can go as high as Rs 32 lakhs.
- Citroen C21: With an engine option of 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol, the car power output will most likely be around 130bhp. There will be automatic as well as manual gearbox options. The car will be launched by the end of next year.
- Next-gen Maruti Vitara Brezza: This model will be receiving a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The expected price of this car is between Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 11 lakh. It will be competing with cars like Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue.
