The second edition of the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show witnessed several unveiling and launches of the all-new products across segments. While some of them will never make to India and were showcased only in their concept avatar or as halo products, several others will soon hit Indian roads. Here’s a brief overview of the four hottest 7-seater SUVs, which debuted at the 2025 Auto Expo and set to launch in 2025.
Upcoming 7-Seater SUVs In 2025: Auto Expo
MG M9 – March 2025
JSW MG Motor India unveiled the Cyberster electric sportscar and M9 electric MPV at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show. Both these models will be exclusive to MG’s new ‘Select’ premium retail network, and are ready to go on sale by March 2025. Pre-bookings for the MG M9 luxurious electric MPV have already been commenced, while official bookings will begin in March. Deliveries, however, will begin in April.
Measuring over 5.2 metres in length, the M9 comes with two seating configurations 7 and 8-seats, packed with features such as twin sunroofs, powered front and rear seats with heading, massage and ventilation functions, rear entertainment screens, multiple USB ports, electric sliding doors and tailgate, Level 2 ADAS and more. Globally, the MG M9 is offered with a 90kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor mounted on the front axle. Its power and torque outputs stand at 245bhp and 350Nm, respectively. It has an 8-speed torque convertor automatic transmission.
MG Majestor – Mid 2025
JSW MG Motor India has also showcased a luxurious version of the updated MG Gloster SUV – Majestor – which is due for coming months. The exact launch date of the MG Majestor is yet to be announced. Compared to the Gloster, this new 7-seater variant carries more rugged design elements including a large blacked-out grille with horizontal slats, larger MG logo, split headlamp setup and slim LED DRLs at the front. The sliver bash plate, black cladding running across its length, black wing mirrors and door handles, 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels and dual exhaust pipes add more to its masculine looks. The MG Majestor is likely to get all-black interior with some extra features. Powering this SUV will be the same 2.0L turbo diesel engine (216bhp/479Nm) that does duty in the Gloster SUV.
New Skoda Kodiaq – Q2, 2025
The new Skoda Kodiaq recently made its India debut at the 2025 Auto Expo alongside the Octavia RS, Elroq and Vision 7S. The showcased variant was the top-end L&K variant, powered by the same 190bhp, 2.0L petrol engine. For performing transmission duties, it has a 7-speed DCT automatic unit. The 4X4 drivetrain system will be reserved for the top-end variant, which will make its way in India. The new Kodiaq features Skoda’s ‘Modern Solid’ design language along with features such as a 13-inch infotainment system, a fully digital instrument cluster, new Smart Dial setup, etc. Compared to the outgoing model, which costs Rs 39.99 lakh, the updated Kodaiq is likely to be priced slightly higher.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 – Late 2025
The flagship Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV is expected to arrive towards the end of this year. However, there is no official word on its India launch timeline. Globally, this electric SUV is offered in 6 and 7-seats configurations and a 110.3kWh battery pack offering a claimed range of 620km (WLTP). Similar to the global-spec version, the EV might be offered in the Long Range (LR) and Performance variants. The Ioniq 9 comes with a host of features including a panoramic sunroof, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, ambient lighting, 10 airbags, ADAS suite with multiple cameras and sensors, etc. This electric SUV has been built on the E-GMP modular platform, which also underpins the Kia EV9.