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Hyundai and Kia will launch new hybrid 5-seater and 7-seater SUVs in the Indian market in the next 9-12 months
Hyundai and Kia, the South-Korean auto brands, have officially confirmed the launch of hybrid vehicles in the Indian market. While the current-gen Seltos is expected to get a hybridised version by the end of this year, the new-gen Creta is likely to be Hyundai’s first hybrid model in India as it launches by mid 2027. The other two Hyundai and Kia hybrid vehicles in India will be three-row, seven-seater premium SUVs which are believed to go on sale by the end of 2027 in the domestic market.
Both the Korean brands have been extremely tightlipped about the powertrain details of the upcoming hybrid cars in India. However, we have learnt that the existing 1.5L naturally-aspirated petrol engine will be hybridised in the Seltos and Creta. Recently, a media report stated that Hyundai has commenced work on an all-new 1.2L TGDi petrol engine with hybrid tech which will debut with the Bayon crossover.
The report further added that this 1.2L petrol hybrid engine will be seen in Hyundai’s future models sold in India as well as global markets. In fact, the upcoming new-gen Hyundai Creta could be equipped with the same powertrain setup while it retains the existing petrol and diesel engine options. More details are expected post the launch of the Bayon crossover, which is considered as Hyundai’s rival to Maruti Suzuki Fronx.
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Talking about Hyundai’s 7-seater hybrid SUV, it could be based on the long-wheelbase version of the China-spec Tucson SUV. Codenamed Ni1i, it could be priced between Rs 20-25 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. As for Kia’s 7-seater hybrid SUV, it will be a Sorento-based model which has been codenamed MQ4i. Likely to be priced around Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia hybrid SUV will directly rival Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari.
Needless to mention, the hybrid models of the Creta and Seltos would command a premium of at least Rs 2 lakh over their regular petrol-powered versions. Recently, the new-gen Creta was spotted testing in India and the spy images confirmed a premium, upmarket and exquisite cabin. In addition, it will be underpinned by a new K3 platform, shared with new-gen Seltos, with overall dimensions higher than the current model.
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The test units of the new-gen Hyundai Creta were riding on 19-inch alloy wheels while flaunting the Venue-inspired LED headlamps with eyebrow-shaped LED DRLs. The new SUV will boast of a massive central touchscreen infotainment system and latest ADAS features. The coming 9-12 months are going to be really exciting for both these brands as the new hybrid SUVs are launched in our country.
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