Hyundai Creta continues to dominate the mid-size SUV segment in the Indian market. This SUV is not only the best-selling car in this segment, but also remains the company’s top-selling model.
Upcoming Suvs In India: Hyundai Creta has dominated the Indian mid-size SUV market for many years. It has not only been the best-selling car in its segment, but has also become a strong sales engine for Hyundai.
However, now three new SUVs are going to enter the market to challenge the supremacy of Creta, which have also been seen recently during testing. Let us know which are these most-awaited mid-size SUVs and when will they be launched.
- Maruti Escudo
Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch its new mid-size SUV Escudo in the Indian market within the next 2 to 3 months. This model has been developed by the company internally under the codename Y17. Escudo will be positioned in the price segment between Brezza and Grand Vitara, making it a new option for mid-range SUV buyers.
It is likely that it will be given a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder petrol engine, which will be equipped with mild hybrid technology. This SUV has been seen on Indian roads several times during testing, from which its size and design can be guessed.
- Tata Sierra
Tata Motors is preparing to launch its iconic SUV Sierra in a new avatar in the Indian market later this year. This SUV will be available in ICE i.e. petrol and diesel as well as a fully electric version. Tata Sierra EV will be introduced specifically to challenge upcoming electric competitors like Hyundai Creta EV. The company has already shown its glimpse at the 2025 India Mobility Global Expo.
Talking about the design, this car will come with a futuristic and premium look, which will include modern interiors, advanced technology and better safety features. The most important thing is that Sierra will support both ICE and EV powertrains on the same platform.
- New Renault Duster
Renault’s Duster is considered to be the first revolutionary SUV in the Indian mid-size SUV segment, which gave a new identity to this category. Now the company is preparing to launch this SUV again in the Indian market in 2026 with a new design and platform. The company can offer many engine options in the new Duster, including 1.0 liter petrol engine, 1.3 liter turbo petrol engine and 1.6 liter petrol-hybrid unit. This new generation Duster is being prepared on Dacia’s new global platform.
Which SUV can come in the market by when?
Maruti Escudo is likely to be launched between August to September 2025. At the same time, the company can launch Tata Sierra during the festive season, i.e. between October to December 2025. Customers will have to wait a little longer for the new Renault Duster, as its launch is scheduled in the first half of 2026.
