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Competition in the mid-size SUV segment, dominated by the Hyundai Creta, to become more intense with three new launches in the coming months
The mid-size SUV segment in India has seen plenty of interesting launches since the arrival of the all-new Tata Sierra in November. Three more mid-size SUVs are expected to be launched in the coming months, adding to the excitement in the booming segment.
On July 9, Nissan will unveil the Tekton, its long-overdue successor to the Terrano. The Nissan Tekton will be based on the same platform and feature the same shape as the all-new Renault Duster. However, it will have a sharper and more elegant exterior, with some inspiration drawn from the Japanese brand’s global flagship SUV – the Nissan Patrol.
Nissan will likely launch the Tekton towards the end of July and offer it with the same 1.0- and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines as Renault’s Duster. Similarly, 6-speed manual and 6-speed dual-wet-clutch automatic transmissions should be offered, with the latter exclusive to the 1.3-litre engine. A hybrid variant with a 1.8-litre direct-injection petrol engine and an electric motor may follow in early 2027.
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Later this month, Tata Motors is expected to unveil the pure electric variant of the all-new Sierra – the Sierra.ev. The company has already revealed the Sierra.ev will feature a cleaner front-end that would better align with the zero-tailpipe-emission nature of its powertrain while also providing it a distinctive visual identity. The rest of the exterior and the interior are expected to be largely identical to the ICE donor.
The Tata Sierra.ev will likely be offered in standard-range RWD, extended-range RWD, and extended-range AWD variants. In addition to the rear-biased drivetrain layout, a multi-link rear suspension and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging function will differentiate it from the ICE Sierra. The Sierra.ev will likely deliver a range of up to around 600 kilometres in the extended-range RWD variant.
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In the third quarter, Honda will likely launch a facelifted version of the Elevate. The facelifted Elevate should come with changes such as redesigned bumpers, tweaked headlamps and tail lamps, and new 17-inch alloy wheels, and ventilated front seats. Honda is not expected to roll out any mechanical changes for the Elevate with the mid-cycle refresh.
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