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New electrified SUVs from Tata Motors, Hyundai, Toyota and Kia are expected to arrive within the next 12 months in India
Over the next few quarters, several manufacturers will introduce battery-powered and hybrid SUVs across multiple price brackets bringing new tech to mainstream segments. Toyota’s next-generation Fortuner is among the biggest arrivals on the horizon. The new SUV is expected to get a host of revisions inside and out and it has already been caught testing on foreign soil.
Global versions point towards a 2.7-litre petrol engine, an updated 2.8-litre diesel unit and hybrid assistance. The SUV will continue to sit on an evolved version of the architecture shared with the Hilux pickup which is also bound for India. Cabin upgrades, a larger technology suite, additional safety equipment and improved driveability will also be on the agenda.
At the opposite end of the electrification spectrum sits the Tata Sierra EV. Two battery choices – 65 kWh and 75 kWh – are likely while rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive layouts are expected to be available. Tata is also preparing to offer features such as vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-vehicle charging capability. To slot above the Nexon EV and Curvv EV, the Sierra EV will compete with a host of midsize e-SUVs.
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Kia’s Indian operations are simultaneously preparing a new compact electric SUV based on the Syros. It is expected to be produced locally and tailored for domestic requirements. It will take on Tata Nexon EV, Punch EV and Mahindra XUV 400. Connected technology and a comprehensive feature list are speculated just as in the ICE version.
Another important product under development is Kia’s Sorento hybrid premium SUV. Expected to feature three rows of seating, the model could utilise a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine working alongside an electric motor system. Combined output is expected to be around 227 hp while torque figures could cross the 350 Nm mark. A six-speed automatic transmission could handle power delivery.
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Dual 12.3-inch displays, Level 2 ADAS functions and upmarket features will be available. The best-selling midsize SUV in the country, the Hyundai Creta, appears to get a major overhaul with a possible strong hybrid powertrain in the near future while its sibling the Kia Seltos may also follow suit. The three-row Ni1i SUV could also use the same powertrain.
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