Upcoming Japanese SUVs To Look Out For! » MotorOctane

When you think of Japanese SUVs, you usually think of a go-anywhere SUV that can last centuries. This is also why these SUVs retain their value really well. And if you are in the market for one, you should know about these upcoming cars. 
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Toyota Fortuner Facelift 

The Fortuner facelift might finally be on the cards as it has been spotted testing multiple times abroad. We could see the facelift by the end of this year or in the early months of 2027. 

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It is expected to be based on the 2027 Hilux, which was recently revealed globally. This means it could get features such as a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, ventilated and powered front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, a fully digital driver’s display, and much more. The outgoing model costs between Rs. 41.72 lakh and Rs. 61.40 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), and if the facelift gets an ADAS suite, we could see a Rs. 50,000-Rs. 60,000 price hike.

The powertrain options are expected to be carried over from the outgoing model. These options include a 2.7-litre turbo-petrol (164bhp & 245 Nm) and a 2.8-litre diesel (201bhp & 500 Nm), along with the mild-hybrid variant from the outgoing model. Gearbox options will also be the same, with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed AT on offer. 

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Upcoming Japanese SUV – Nissan Tekton 

The Tekton is Nissan’s rendition of the Duster. Nissan has teased the Tekton several times. In fact, it was set to be unveiled in February but was postponed for unknown reasons. Speculations now suggest it could be launched in March or April. The Tekton is expected to be priced between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

It may sport a different aesthetic, but it will share its underpinnings with the Duster. We expect it to feature a 10.1-inch infotainment display, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a powered tailgate, Level-2 ADAS, ventilated and powered front seats, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, and more. 

As for the powertrains, it is expected to get a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (99 bhp & 160 Nm) and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (160 bhp & 280 Nm) option. Gearbox options could include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT. Nissan could also launch it with a strong hybrid option later this year. 

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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella 

Maruti recently surprised everyone by revealing the pricing for the E Vitara. Toyota will be hoping for a similar response when it launches the Urban Cruiser Ebella, Toyota’s version of the E Vitara. It has already been revealed to the public, and the only unknowns are the launch date and pricing. We could see it launched by April 2026, priced between Rs 17 lakh and Rs 22 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). However, it is not yet known whether Toyota offers it with a BaaS scheme. 

Some expected features include level-2 ADAS, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, ventilated and powered front seats, a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, etc. Moreover, it will be offered with the same 49kWh and 61kWh packs, which have a claimed range of 440km and 543km, respectively. 

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Upcoming Japanese SUV – Honda ZRV

Honda has been pretty silent in the Indian market as of late, but it is now planning to change that with some new launches. The ZRV is one of these launches and is expected to arrive via the CBU route by late 2026. As an import, it won’t be cheap, with pricing expected to be around Rs 55 lakh to Rs 60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

Since the ZRV is already on sale in global markets, we get a basic idea about its equipment list and powertrain. The global-spec unit comes with features such as an ADAS suite, a 9-inch infotainment screen, a 10.2-inch fully digital driver’s display, a powered tailgate, powered front seats, and a panoramic glass roof. The ZRV also comes with a 1.5-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine (182bhp & 315Nm), mated ot an e-CVT gearbox, as standard.

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