11 New SUVs Launching Next Year! » MotorOctane

We are nearing the end of 2025, with a couple of launches happening this year. But, something that excites us more is what is to come in the next year. That said, let’s take a quick look at some expected SUVs launching in India in 2026. 
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SUVs Launching In 2026 – Renault Duster

Renault has officially confirmed to launch the Duster SUV on 26th January 2026. The SUV will be rivalling against some popular cars like Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Maruti Grand Vitara & Victoris, Toyota HyRyder and more. 

Making its comeback after 4 years, the new Renault Duster will get some premium features including – a panoramic sunroof, wireless charger, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment,  Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats, powered driver’s seat, dual zone climate control, Level 2 ADAS, 6-airbag standard, 360-degree camera and more. 

Though the brand has not shared the powertrain details yet. We expect it to be offered with the popular 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, or a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine. On the other hand, sources have now confirmed that the SUV will also be offered with a strong hybrid powertrain.

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Mahindra XUV700 Facelift –

Mahindra might also launch the XUV700 facelift in the coming year. The updated model might come with a new 7XO nomenclature, as the Indian automaker did with its earlier model. Its launch details are scarce as of now as the automaker is currently focused on launching the XEV 9S. 

The XUV700 facelift is expected to see some design and feature enhancements. Mahindra might offer some features from its EV models straight to its ICE flagship SUV. Some expected features to be offered include – triple screen display,  powered tailgate, a 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Mahindra logo, an auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated rear seats, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, Level 2+ ADAS and more.

The XUV700 is very unlikely to get any changes in its powertrain setup. It will continue with the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine (197bhp & 380Nm) & 2.2-litre diesel engine (182bhp & 450Nm). Both these engines can be opted for either with a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT gearbox.

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SUVs Launching In 2026 – Nissan Tekton

Nissan has also confirmed the launch of Tekton in the next year. Just like the Duster, this Nissan SUV will be positioned against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Maruti Grand Vitara & Victoris, Toyota HyRyder. 

The Japanese automaker has already revealed the design details of this SUV – which makes it look like a Baby-Patrol. But the interiors are still kept under the wraps. However, we expect the SUV to carry the feature list from the Duster SUV, which includes – 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless connectivity, ventilated and powered seats, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 360-degree camera and more. 

Just like the features, the SUV might get the powertrain setup too from the Duster. Expect the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, or a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine to do the work. 

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Hyundai Bayon –

Hyundai is also expected to launch the Bayon SUV in the following year. It will be positioned against the Maruti Fronx. 

In the international markets, the Bayon is offered with a slew of features and a well-laid-out interior. Talking of which, the SUV gets a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a wireless charging pad, 64-colour ambient lighting, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a sunroof, ADAS and much more. 

The Korean automaker has not yet shed light on the powertrain details. However, according to us, the SUV might get a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. A new 1.2-litre turbo petrol is also on the charts. However, we will be getting the official confirmation very shortly.

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SUVs Launching In 2026 – Honda Sub 4-meter SUV

Honda is planning to enter the sub-4m space with a new SUV. It will be rivaling the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO and others. 

The model is expected to be revealed in the coming year. However, the brand is currently tight-lipped on sharing any details of this SUV. According to us, the SUV is expected to be based on the Amaze platform and share the same feature list. But, we expect to see some additional features like a larger touchscreen, ventilated front seats, a powered driver seat, a sunroof, a digital instrument cluster, and more on this SUV. Additionally, the new SUV is expected to boast a boxy shape for better cabin space.

Just like the Amaze, we can expect to see the same 1.2-litre NA petrol engine in the new SUV. However, Honda may tune the engine to offer better performance. A retrofitted CNG kit might also be on the cards later on. 

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Maruti Fronx Hybrid – 

Another launch to look out for is the hybrid version of Maruti Fronx. The SUV is likely to be launched by the mid of 2026. 

This new hybrid powertrain will use a 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine along with an electric motor. As Maruti is developing it, this hybrid powertrain will be even more reliable and easier to maintain. Maruti’s forte has always been fuel efficiency. With the new hybrid powertrain, Maruti could achieve around 35 kmpl. 

Along with the powertrain, the Fronx will also benefit from new features and an updated design. The Fronx is a good-looking car even now, and we expect Maruti to make very few changes to the exterior design. It may feature new “Hybrid” badging to signify its new powertrain. However, ADAS might not be on offer to keep the SUV affordable. It is likely that the Fronx may get minute tweaks on the inside, but these won’t be major changes.  

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SUVs Launching In 2026 – Tata Punch Facelift

Tata will reportedly launch the Punch facelift in the coming year. The test mule of this micro-SUV was spotted on Indian roads several times. 

With the facelift, the ICE version of Punch is expected to carry the exterior and interior detailing from its EV version. We even expect the Punch to feature 6-airbags standard feature and a 360-degree camera feature. Apart from that other features that can be included are 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, an electronic parking brake, ventilated seats, and more. 

Under the hood, the SUV will continue with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine (87bhp & 115Nm) – mated to manual & AMT gearbox options. The same engine is also available with an option for CNG! However, the update could bring in an option for the AMT gearbox with CNG.

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Volkswagen Tayron –

Volkswagen is all set to bring a new 7-seater in India. The Tayron has been spotted quite a numerous times now, hinting towards its launch in early 2026. 

As the interior details have not yet been revealed – we expect it to carry some features like a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment, level 2 ADAS, HUD, ventilated and powered front seats and more in its package. 

Talking about the powertrain, the Tayron 7-Seater SUV will likely be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol mill. Transmission duties will be handled by a 7-speed DSG unit. Moreover, this model could also get an AWD configuration. 

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SUVs Launching In 2026 – New Nissan MPV

Along with the Tekton, Nissan will be launching its affordable MPV in India. The 7-seater model is expected to be launched in the second half of 2026. 

At present, the brand has not shared any confirmed details about this model. However, it will share parts with the Renault Triber. So, expect the feature list to be the same, which includes – 8.0-inch floating touchscreen system, cruise control, rain sensing wipers, dual-tone interior colour theme, auto-folding ORVMs and more in its package. 

Along with that, the Nissan MPV is expected to get powered by a 1.0-litre NA Petrol Engine . Transmission duties are expected to be handled by a 5-speed MT and AMT gearbox unit.

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Honda Elevate Hybrid

Honda is considering offering a hybrid powertrain setup with its comfortable and spacious Creta rival. With this update, the new Elevate might be launched in the second half of the coming year, though it hasn’t been confirmed by the brand yet.

The Elevate Hybrid will compete with the likes of the Toyota Hyryder and the Maruti Grand Vitara. It is likely that the Elevate Hybrid will use the same powertrain as the Honda City Hybrid. The City Hybrid gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine, two electric motors, and a battery producing 125bhp and 253Nm of torque along with an e-CVT. 

The Elevate gets a slew of features like a sunroof, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Honda Sensing ADAS suite, and much more. However, it is not yet confirmed if Honda might load some extra features on the model with the powertrain. 

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Toyota Urban Cruiser EV

Toyota will be launching its Maruti e Vitara rebadged version in the next year. Expect it to hit the Indian roads by the start of the year, the official dates are yet to be announced. 

On the inside, the Urban Cruiser EV will feel similar to its Maruti version. Talking about the features, some popular ones include a twin screen setup, Level 2 ADAS suite, JBL premium audio system, wireless charging pad, sunroof, ventilated front seats, sliding and reclining rear seats, powered driver seat and more.

The Toyota SUV will get dual battery pack options – a 49 kWh and a 61 kWh. The automaker has not yet revealed details specifying the range, but has claimed that the latter one will offer a range of more than 500 km on a single charge.

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