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Hyundai is planning to bring in a host of new hybrid SUVs to India over the next couple of years and here is a brief look at them
Nearly 80 per cent of India hybrid passenger vehicle volumes currently come from Toyota and Maruti Suzuki products – leaving a gap that Hyundai has not yet entered properly. It could change over the next few years as the Korean brand prepares three hybrid SUVs across separate price bands starting from the next generation Creta.
The most important model in this plan will be the Creta SX3 which is expected around 2027. The Creta already crossed two lakh annual sales in FY26 making it the only midsize SUV in India to reach the mark during the financial year. A hybrid version in this segment would therefore not be a niche addition. It would arrive inside one of the strongest selling SUV nameplates in the country.
The next-gen Creta will use a new K3 platform and is expected to grow in size compared to the current model to around 4.5 metres in length. Test mules have already suggested a larger body while the cabin will receive a deeper technology and material upgrade. Petrol, turbo petrol and diesel engines could remain unchanged but the hybrid variant will become the biggest mechanical upgrade.
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Hyundai is also preparing a larger three-row SUV internally known as Ni1i. It will sit above the Alcazar and below the recently discontinued Tucson giving the brand a new product in a higher family SUV category. A debut around late 2027 is expected and hybrid tech will be central to its positioning.cIt could use a modified version of Hyundai 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with electric assistance.
The system is expected to support electric only running at low speeds which should help fuel efficiency during city use. This same setup could move into the Creta and Seltos as well allowing Hyundai Motor Group to spread hybrid technology across higher volume models. At the upper end, Hyundai is studying the Palisade Hybrid for India.
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If launched around 2028, it would become the most premium Hyundai ICE SUV in the country. Globally, the Palisade Hybrid combines a turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor inside a full-size seven seat package. In the near future, we do expect Hyundai to introduce more SUVs with hybrid tech in the budget end of the spectrum.
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