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With rising demand and high profit margins, the mid-size SUV segment is one of the most lucrative segments in the Indian car market
Since the end of last year, we’ve seen a wave of all-new launches in this segment, such as the Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, and Maruti e Vitara, along with facelifts for the Skoda Kushaq, and VW Taigun. Over the next twelve months, five more all-new mid-size SUVs are expected to arrive in Indian showrooms.
1. Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) unveiled the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV in January and could finally launch it in the coming weeks. Manufactured alongside its corporate cousin from Maruti Suzuki, the e Vitara, the Urban Cruiser Ebella will only be available in two FWD variants, one with a range of 440 kilometres and one with a range of 543 kilometres. Save for a cleaner and more futuristic front-end, the Toyota-badged model is mostly identical.
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2. Nissan Tekton
The Nissan Tekton, the successor to the Nissan Terrano, debut in June 9. Although it will be closely related to the third-generation India-specific Renault Duster, it will feature a distinctive exterior with sharper lights, less aggressive bumpers, and more elegantly designed 18-inch alloy wheels. Nissan will likely offer the Tekton only in a petrol variant with a choice of 1.0- and 1.3-litre turbocharged engines at launch and introduce a hybrid variant at the end of the year.
3. Hyundai Bayon
The Hyundai Bayon is set to evolve from a Euro-focused model into a more globally relevant SUV when it enters its second generation. India will be one of the next-gen Bayon’s key markets, where Hyundai will position it against Maruti Suzuki’s Victoris. It will feature a more dynamic exterior compared to the Creta and likely debut an all-new 1.2-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine. Hyundai could launch the all-new Bayon in India in the third quarter of the year.
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4. Jaecoo J5
The Jaecoo J5 will be JSW Motors’ second model, following the Jetour T2, both licensed from Chinese auto giant Chery. It will be sold here with a different name and possibly even a few minor design changes. Featuring a Range Rover-inspired design, the mid-size SUV will likely be launched in India in January 2027 and be offered only in its electric variant, which can deliver a range of up to 461 kilometres, as per NEDC.
5. Hyundai Creta
Sometime in the second quarter of 2027, Hyundai will likely launch the third-generation Creta, which will be significantly bigger and more upmarket. The next-gen Creta will feature a visibly more rugged exterior, inspired by the Hyundai Crater concept. Inside, it will have a completely new, minimalist layout and feature a compact 9.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system. Hyundai will likely launch the next-gen Creta only with petrol and diesel engines but it may introduce hybrid and pure electric variants in a phased manner.
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