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In the next 12 months, we will witness the launch of at least five new compact SUVs from the leading automakers in the Indian market
The SUV segment has gained immense fame in the 3-5 years in the Indian market. We witnessed the launch of numerous SUV models in various sub-segments such as the sub 4-m, midsize and even the full-size. And, the buck just doesn’t stop here as the leading automakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra have lined-up an array of new SUVs which will be launched in the next 12 months in the domestic market. Let’s talk in detail about the 5 new compact SUV models launching in India by March 2026.
1. 2025 Maruti Fronx Facelift
Maruti Suzuki is readying the Fronx facelift with its self-developed strong-hybrid powertrain setup which is said to deliver mileage of 35+ kmpl. It has been spotted testing multiple times and sources have revealed that it will debut by early 2026 in the Indian market. The Fronx facelift will be the first Maruti car to get the newly-developed strong hybrid system with the likes of Baleno, Brezza and Swift following suit later. The facelifted version is expected to come with subtle visual updates while ADAS tech is also going to be offered in the higher variants.
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2. New-Gen Hyundai Venue
Internally codenamed as QU2i, the new-gen Hyundai Venue is confirmed to launch around the festive season of Diwali (Oct-Nov) later this year in the Indian market. It will come with a radical makeover in terms of design while mechanically retaining the same set of petrol and diesel engines. The spy images have revealed that the new-gen Venue will be introduced with newly-designed 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, all four disc brakes and ADAS tech. It will enter series production at Hyundai’s Talegaon factory in Maharashtra.
3. Mahindra XUV 3XO EV
Mahindra is going a step ahead to expand its EV portfolio by launching the all-electric version of the XUV 3XO in our country. It has been spied as a test mule several times with minimal camouflage which indicates very few cosmetic updates. To be positioned below the XUV4OO, Mahindra XUV 3XO EV will be equipped with a 35 kWh battery pack to achieve a range of 350+ km on a single charge. It will be squarely aimed at Tata Nexon EV while priced in a bracket of Rs 15-20 lakh (ex-showroom) as it hits the roads in the later half of 2025.
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4. Tata Punch Facelift
Tata Punch was the highest-selling car in India in 2024. Tata Motors is leaving no stone unturned to keep the momentum going and maintain the same appeal for the SUV by introducing a facelifted version with never-seen-before features. The home-grown automaker is planning to launch the 2025 Pune facelift around Aug with bells and whistles like Rear AC vents, Type-C fast charging ports, Wireless charging, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. There are no mechanical changes reported as the SUV will continue with the 1.2L petrol mill with manual and automatic gearbox options.
5. Renault Kiger Facelift
The 2025 Kiger was spotted earlier this year for the first time and it is believed to launch in the coming couple of months in India. The exterior and cabin updates will not be comprehensive in nature as we saw with the Nissan Magnite facelift, which went on sale last year. The company could include a few advanced features while re-jigging the variant line-up. Mechanically, it will continue to carry the 1.0L naturally-aspirated and 1.0L turbocharged petrol engines with 5-speed manual transmission as standard.
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