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From Mahindra to Maruti Suzuki, Kia, and Renault, Indian and international automakers to launch five new compact SUVs by 2027
Mid-size SUVs may have been stealing the headlines since the end of last year, but compact SUVs remain the most popular segment for the high-riding body style in India. In fact, over the course of the next 12-18 months, there will be at least five new compact SUVs coming to Indian showrooms.
1. New Maruti Vitara Brezza
The Maruti Vitara Brezza, the second generation of Maruti Suzuki’s Brezza series, is nearly four years old and due for a facelift. It will get a cosmetic refresh in the coming months to stay relevant in the highly competitive segment.
The facelifted Brezza is likely to feature restyled bumpers, tweaked headlamps and tail lamps, new front grilles, and new 16-inch alloy wheels. Maruti Suzuki may use this opportunity to introduce new features such as a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats, auto-dimming IRVM, and a 360º camera system.
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2. Mahindra Vision.S
The Mahindra Vision.S concept showcased last August is expected to reach showrooms in its production avatar in early 2027. Expected to be positioned above the Mahindra XUV 3XO, the new model will be aimed at customers seeking a more authentic SUV character and some extra ruggedness.
The production version of the Vision.S will have a squarish shape and a high ground clearance, and some of that true SUV character will be seen in the interior as well, particularly in an upright dashboard with vertical AC vents. Mahindra will likely equip this model with features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats with power adjustment on the driver’s side, a digital instrument cluster, a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Level 2 ADAS. 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines are expected to be offered at launch.
3. Next-gen Kia Sonet
Sometime early next year, possibly in April, Kia will likely launch the fully redesigned, second-generation Sonet. Spy shots have revealed the next-gen Sonet will feature a sportier and more technical design. The interior, too, is expected to be completely new, featuring a more high-tech and contemporary design.
Kia will likely offer the all-new Sonet with features such as a 12.3-inch HD digital instrument cluster, a 5-inch climate touchscreen, a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, front seat ventilation, power driver’s seat adjustment, and Level 2 ADAS. The company will likely launch the next-gen Sonet with the same engines and transmissions as the current model.
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4. New Maruti Fronx
The Maruti Fronx should get a facelift in early 2027, bringing a refreshed exterior with the usual revisions to bumpers, lights, grilles, and wheels. Interior upgrades may include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated front seats, and a rear centre armrest. The most significant upgrade would be the introduction of a series-hybrid powertrain based on the Z12E 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine, expected to deliver a fuel economy of around 35 km/l.
5. Renault Bridger
Renault will likely launch the Bridger, its direct competitor to the production version of the Mahindra Vision.S concept, sometime in the third quarter of 2027. The Renault Bridger would also have a squarish exterior, but one that looks more mature and has a stronger road presence. Inside, too, the French SUV should be a visibly more refined product, both aesthetically and functionally.
Renault is targeting 200 mm of ground clearance, a class-leading 200 mm of rear knee room, and 400 litres of boot space for the Bridger. 17-inch wheels, the largest in the segment, are also expected. The company will likely launch this model with a 1.2-litre petrol engine in naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions.
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