1. Hyundai Alcazar This is a 7 seater SUV based on the Hyundai Creta. This SUV is expected to launch soon. The first drive experience of this vehicle is out on our channel. This SUV is expected to come with a lot of segment-first features. Also, Hyundai might price this SUV very attractively so if you are in the market for a big car – WAIT.
Expected Price - ₹12-21 Lakhs
Rivals - Mahindra XUV700,MG Hector Plus & Tata Safari.
2. Maruti Suzuki Jimny
This SUV will be the competition to the Mahindra Thar. Yes it will come with only a petrol engine and a five-door format. Maruti might play its advantage with a price. Also, there is a debate that this Maruti Jimny might become a good alternative to the Vitara Brezza which is one of the best-selling Marutis out there.
Expected Price - ₹9-16 Lakhs
Rivals - Force Gurkha & Mahindra THAR
3. Force Gurkha
The Force Gurkha had been shown at the Auto Expo 2020. This car is expected to launch in the second half of this year. Also, the Force Gurkha with compete with the Mahindra Thar and Maruti Jimny. It will be more offroad-focused and will then miss out a bit on creature comforts.
Rivals - Mahindra THAR & Maruti Suzuki Jimny.
The Jeep 7-seater has been named as the Commander. This car has not been spotted in India while being tested. This will be based of the new updated Jeep for 2021. The car is expected to come with a more powerful version of the 2.0-litre diesel engine. The car is expected to come in FY2022.
Expected Price - ₹ 35-42 Lakhs
Rivals - Ford Endeavour, Isuzu MU-X, Mahindra Alturas G4, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner & Volkswagen Tiguan All-Space.
The Mahindra XUV700 is the most awaited launch from Mahindra. With the XUV700 Mahindra is going to launch the best of its technologies to its customers. The car has been spotted testing for a year now. We suspect that the long waiting period from the Mahindra Thar, the pressure on the assembly line and now the lockdown is the reason why Mahindra has not launched this product yet.
Expected Price - ₹ 16-27 Lakhs
Rivals - Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus & Tata Safari.
The Mahindra Scorpio will be seen after the XUV700 in out market. This will be longer in dimension and will feature the same engine as the Mahindra Thar. In some ways, this is a 5 door that underneath as it uses the same platform. The car could be seen in the end of this year. Mahindra has also green lit the production of the Thar 5-door.
Expected Price - ₹ 14-21 Lakhs
Rivals - Hyundai CRETA, Jeep Compass, KIA Seltos, Upcoming Mahindra XUV400, Maruti Suzuki Nexa S-Cross, MG Hector, MG Astor, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq & Volkswagen Taigun.
7. Mahindra Bolero NEO
This Mahindra SUV has not got a fixed the launch date. It is a rebranded Mahindra TUV300. The name Bolero will be used as it might help a bit in sales. With the Bolero Neo, Mahindra will have another product in the sub-four meter SUV segment.
Expected Price - ₹ 6-12 Lakhs
Rivals - Ford EcoSport, Honda WR-V, Hyundai Venue, KIA Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger & Tata Nexon.
8. Tata HBX
Tata HBX is a micro SUV from Tata that will sit between the Tata Tigor and Tata Altroz. It will be based on the ALFA platform which is shared by the Tata Altroz. It is expected to score high on safety and comfort being a Tata. It might become the safest car in its segment when launched later this year.
Rivals - Upcoming Hyundai AX, Mahindra KUV100 & Maruti Suzuki Nexa Ignis.
The MG Astor has will be based on the ZS EV. It is expected to come with only one petrol engine. The car has been spotted recently and some of the interior details of this car have been revealed. We expect this car to be MG’s next big launch. The MG Astor is a crossover type of vehicle and will mostly compete with the Hyundai Creta, This is why we are considering it in the list of 9 upcoming SUVs.
Expected Price - ₹ 13-20 Lakhs
Rivals - Hyundai CRETA, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, KIA Seltos, Upcoming Mahindra XUV400, Maruti Suzuki Nexa S-Cross, MG Hector, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, Skoda Karoq, Skoda Kushaq, Tata Harrier, Volkswagen Taigun & T-ROC.
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Aryan Dixit (AD)
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