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21 Upcoming SUV Cars in India in 2025

You can sum up the best SUVs in three words- rugged, zippy, and bold. However, a diverse range of SUVs in the market can often confuse prospective buyers. So, why not check out the upcoming SUVs in India and then make a choice?

Therefore, we present a list of the upcoming SUV cars in India in the coming months. 

Also, it is crucial to know that having car insurance is mandatory if you plan to buy a car in India, as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. It offers financial protection against accidents, traffic fines, theft, and damage, thus safeguarding your investment.

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List of Upcoming SUV Cars in India in 2025

Name of the Model Expected Launch Date Ex-Showroom Price
BYD Sealion 7 Feb-25 Starting ₹45 Lakhs
MG Majestor Feb-25 Starting ₹46 Lakhs
Maruti eVX  Mar-25 Starting ₹22 Lakhs
Tata Harrier EV Mar-25 Starting ₹24 Lakhs
Skoda Kodiaq 2025 Apr-25 Starting ₹40 Lakhs
Jeep Avenger Apr-25 Starting ₹8 Lakhs
Skoda Elroq Jun-25 Starting ₹25 Lakhs
Hyundai Tucson facelift Jun-25 Starting ₹29 Lakhs
Volkswagen ID.4 Jun-25 Starting ₹50 Lakhs
Kia EV6 Facelift Jun-25 Starting ₹65 Lakhs
Fisker Ocean Jun-25 Starting ₹80 Lakhs
Kia EV5 Jun-25 Starting ₹30 Lakhs
Hyundai Palisade Jul-25 Starting ₹40 Lakhs
Hyundai Santa Fe Nov-25 Starting ₹45 Lakhs
Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 Not Yet Announced  Starting ₹25 Lakhs
Mahindra XUV900 Not Yet Announced  Starting ₹25 Lakhs
Mercedes-Benz GLB 2024 Not Yet Announced  Starting ₹65 Lakhs
Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Not Yet Announced  Starting ₹1 Crores
Jeep Renegade Not Yet Announced  Starting ₹10 Lakhs
Nissan Juke Not Yet Announced Starting ₹25 Lakhs
Lexus UX Not Yet Announced  Starting ₹55 Lakhs

Disclaimer: All prices given here are ex-showroom prices in Delhi and may differ in other cities.

Top 21 Upcoming SUV Cars Models Launching in India in 2025

1. BYD Sealion 7 | Expected Launch Date: February 2025

BYD Sealion 7 is an electric SUV with a coupe-like roofline, style and performance. It will be available in both premium and performance variants with a single battery pack. 

On the outside, it has sweptback LED headlamps with DRLs. Inside, it has dual-zone automatic climate control and electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹45 Lakhs
  • Battery Capacity: 82.56 kWh 
  • Range: 567 km
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Airbags: 11 
  • Safety Features: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

2. MG Majestor | Expected Launch Date: February 2025

MG Majestor will be the brand’s flagship SUV in India, above the Gloster. It has a bold and rugged design with a blacked-out grille, split headlamps and vertically stacked headlamps. 

It also has sweptback LED DRLs and silver faux skid plates. Under the hood, it’s expected to share its engine and transmission options with Gloster.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹46 Lakhs
  • Engine displacement: 1996 cc
  • Mileage: N/A
  • Seating capacity: 7
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel type: Diesel
  • Body type: SUV
  • Airbags: 6
  •  Safety Features: ABS with EBD, ADAS, ISOFIX child seat anchors, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, etc.

3. Maruti eVX | Expected Launch Date: March 2025

The Maruti eVX boasts a 60 kWh battery and a dual-motor setup. It offers a range of up to 550 km on a single charge. This car is equipped with a range of high-tech features, including wireless phone charging, a large connected screens setup, and a 360-degree camera. It has a length of 4300 and a width of 1800.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹22 Lakh
  • Range: up to 550 km
  • Battery capacity: 60 kWh
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety feature:  Not yet revealed

4. Tata Harrier EV | Expected Launch Date: March 2025

The Harrier EV will have the same five-seater layout as the regular Harrier SUV. It will have a contemporary grille inspired by the Curvv Concept. The headlamp and LED taillamps will provide modern lighting.

Tata will likely use a more advanced infotainment system than the Harrier. Other than that, the interior arrangement should be similar to that of the conventionally powered Harrier.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹24 Lakhs
  • Range: 500 km
  • Battery Capacity: 60 kWh
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Safety Features: Not yet revealed

5. Skoda Kodiaq 2025 | Expected Launch Date: April 2025

A plug-in hybrid engine with a 25.7kWh battery pack (204PS) and modern driver assistance technologies are available for the second-gen Skoda Kodiaq.

Features include a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, a 13.25-inch touchscreen, and a customisable heads-up display. Powered front seats with cooling and heating, ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof are also included.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹40 Lakhs
  • Engine Displacement: 1984 cc
  • Mileage: 13.32 kmpl
  • Seating Capacity: 7
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Airbags: 9
  • Safety Features: ADAS, 360-degree camera, Umbrella compartment, Electric child safety lock, Electric tailgate with Virtual Pedal, Door-edge protection, etc.

6. Jeep Avenger | Expected Launch Date: April 2025

The Avenger, Jeep's smallest SUV, now gets an offroad edition. An AWD hybrid powertrain powers the Jeep Avenger 4xe, the top compact SUV. The seven-box grille, multi-spoke alloy wheels, and square taillights are the brand's hallmark features and will be included.

The electric Jeep Avenger can travel 400 kilometres on a single charge. Nonetheless, the ICE-powered version will likely receive the same 1.2-litre petrol engine seen in the C3, whether a non-advanced or turbo variant.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹8 Lakhs
  • Engine Displacement: Not yet revealed
  • Mileage: Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Hybrid(Petrol+ Electric)
  • Body Type: SUV 
  • Safety Feature:  Not yet revealed

7. Skoda Elroq | Expected Launch Date: June 2025

Skoda Elroq has a modern and aggressive design, like Kodiaq, but with a sleeker touch. It will come with three battery pack options globally – 55 kWh, 63 kWh and 82 kWh with a maximum range of up to 560 km. 

 

With its futuristic appeal, electric powertrain and range, Elroq is expected to make a splash in India’s EV market when it arrives in 2025.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹25 Lakhs
  • Battery Capacity: 52-82 kWh 
  • Range: 367 km - 560 km
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Airbags: 9 
  • Safety Features: Full suite of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)

8. Hyundai Tucson Facelift | Expected Launch Date: June 2025

This latest launch from Hyundai is sure to turn heads on the roads. With a starting price of just Rs. 29 lakh, this car is an affordable option for those in search of a luxurious car. The tentative launch date of this vehicle is November 20th, 2024.

  Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹29 Lakh
  • Engine Displacement: 1999 cc
  • Mileage: Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity: Not yet revealed
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety feature: Not yet revealed

9. Volkswagen ID.4 | Expected Launch Date: June 2025

The Volkswagen ID.4 offers impressive performance and advanced technology. It is packed with features such as a heads-up display, a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display, three-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. 

It has a range of up to 510 km, and the battery can be charged from 5 to 80 per cent in just 36 minutes.

  Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹65 Lakh
  • Range: 510 km
  • Battery capacity:  Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity:  Not yet revealed
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety features:  Not yet revealed

10. Kia EV6 Facelift | Expected Launch Date: June 2025

Kia EV6 has got its first facelift with sharper styling and a sleeker front end. The refreshed design includes triangular LED DRLs and an updated steering wheel. The EV6 is powered by an 84 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of over 650 km, a strong contender in the premium EV segment.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹65 Lakhs
  • Battery Capacity: 84 kWh 
  • Range: 650 km
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Airbags: - 
  • Safety Features: Full suite of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)

11. Fisker Ocean | Expected Launch Date: June 2025

Fisker Inc., a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has recently launched a particular version of its Ocean electric SUV for the Indian market. For the Indian market, Fisker has decided to cap production of the Extreme Ocean SUV to 100 units. Indian specifications for the Ocean Extreme Vigyan Edition.

It has a 17.1-inch spinning touchscreen infotainment system, digital rear-view mirror, motorised tailgate, 3D surround sound system, heated front and rear seats, 360-degree cameras, ADAS, Earth, Fun, and Hyperdrive modes.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹80 Lakhs
  • Range: 707 km
  • Battery Capacity: 113 kWh
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Safety Features:  Not yet revealed

12. Kia EV5 | Expected Launch Date: June 2025

The KIA EV5 may start with RWD and AWD. It will include sleek LED headlights and taillights, contrast-coloured skid plates, flush-fitting door handles, hefty alloy wheels, roof rails, a shark-fin antenna, and a panoramic sunroof.

This SUV will have a dual-tone interior, a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, ambient lighting, first-row bench seats, and folding rear seats.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹55 Lakhs
  • Range: 720 km
  • Battery Capacity: 88 kWh
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Safety Features: Not yet revealed

13. Hyundai Palisade | Expected Launch Date: July 2025

Hyundai Palisade delivers an unbeatable driving experience with its amazing features: wireless phone charging, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with BlueLink-connected car technology, numerous USB charging ports in all rows, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument. 

It boasts a 3.8-litre engine that delivers 291 PS and 355Nm and is equipped with an automatic transmission. 

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹40 Lakh
  • Engine Displacement: 3800 cc
  • Mileage: 13 kmpl
  • Seating Capacity: 7
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety features: ABS and disc brakes on all four wheels, tyre pressure monitoring system, traction control, vehicle stability management, and 7 airbags.

14. Hyundai Santa Fe | Expected Launch Date: November 2025

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the newest launch by Hyundai. It is equipped with an engine that has a capacity of 1998 cc. It runs on petrol fuel. This car is available in both manual and automatic transmission, and its max speed is 195 kmph.

Key Specifications: 

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹45 Lakhs
  • Engine Displacement: 1998 cc
  • Mileage: 13.01-14.74 kmpl
  • Seating Capacity: 7
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety feature: Not yet revealed 

15. Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 | Expected Launch Date: Not Yet Announced

The latest Hyundai Kona Electric is designed to grab attention. Starting its second iteration as an electric crossover with a stronger cyborg aesthetic, the Kona Electric looks utterly different from the previous Kona.

The previous one had a smaller battery pack and a weaker electric motor (133 hp), while the new one has a larger battery pack and more range(201 hp).

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹25 Lakhs
  • Range: 490 km
  • Battery capacity: 48.4 kWh
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety features: Multiple airbags, 360-degree camera and ADAS, etc.

16. Mahindra XUV900 | Expected Launch Date: Not Yet Announced

A revitalised Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is launching a big product offensive, focussing on ‘unmissable SUVs’ that combine performance, road presence, and design.

In addition to its technical parts, the future XUV900 four-door SUV coupe may share its front fenders, bonnet, and doors with the XUV700. While the XUV Aero concept has suicide doors, the XUV900 should have front-hinged doors.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹25 Lakhs
  • Engine Displacement: 2498 cc
  • Mileage: Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity: Not yet revealed
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety feature: Not yet revealed

17. Mercedes-Benz GLB 2024 | Expected Launch Date: Not Yet Announced

The Mercedes-Benz GLB stands with its unique back end and sleek, sturdy body. Upgrading to the AMG Line achieves an even more alluring and athletic look, both outside and inside.

The car's exterior features include a diamond radiator grille with chrome pins, a single louvre with chrome insert, roof rails resembling aluminium, and 48.3 cm (19-inch) AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹65 Lakhs
  • Engine Displacement: 1999 cc
  • Mileage: Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Safety Features: multiple airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP), 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, etc.

18. Toyota Land Cruiser 250 | Expected Launch Date: Not Yet Announced

The "250" series carries on the Land Cruiser's legacy of dependability, durability, and off-road capability while supporting people's lives and livelihoods worldwide. The Land Cruiser has a cabin that can comfortably fit five people, has roomy seats, and is built like a tank.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹1 Crores
  • Engine Displacement: 2998 cc
  • Mileage: Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body Type: SUV
  • Safety Features: Multiple airbags, 360-degree camera, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD, and Tyre Pressure, Monitoring System (TPMS), etc

19. Jeep Renegade | Expected Launch Date: Not yet announced

The Jeep Renegade is expected to be powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine and a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. A 6-speed manual is expected to be the standard transmission, while the petrol variant is expected to be a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

It is packed with features like a panoramic and removable sunroof, up to 18-inch wheels, an 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED headlamps and tail lamps.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹10 Lakh
  • Engine Displacement: 1398 cc
  • Mileage: Not yet revealed
  • Seating Capacity:  5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety feature:  Not yet revealed

20. Nissan Juke | Expected Launch Date: Not yet announced

The Nissan compact SUV is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine that is coupled with an electric motor. The engine produces an output of 94PS, and the motor generates 49PS.

It comes packed with advanced features such as a wireless phone charger, powered seat adjustment, connected car technology,  built-in Alexa, and a touchscreen system.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom price: Starting ₹25 Lakh
  • Engine Displacement: 998 cc
  • Mileage:  20.24 kmpl
  • Seating Capacity:  5
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety features:  Multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, and electronic stability control.

21. Lexus UX | Expected Launch Date: Not yet announced

The Lexus UX has a 109hp PMS electric motor, and the hybrid system can go from 0 to 100 kph in 8.5 seconds. The UX EV's range is ample. The 54.3kWh battery has a WLTP range of 300-315km and can be charged to over 95% in six hours on an 11kW charger.

Key Specifications:

  • Ex-showroom Price: Starting ₹55 Lakhs
  • Range: 300-315 km
  • Battery capacity: 54.3 kWh
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Body type: SUV
  • Safety features: Not yet revealed

These are the upcoming SUV cars; this list will help you choose the right one for you!

Also, obtaining at least third-party car insurance coverage is advisable to ensure financial security in case of any unforeseen catastrophe.

FAQs about Upcoming SUV Cars

Which SUV models are scheduled to debut in India in 2024–2025?

The Skoda Kodiaq 2024 and Lexus UX are two well-liked forthcoming SUV models.

Which vehicle reigns supreme among SUVs worldwide?

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the SUV king.

Which SUV is considered the best in India?

Mahindra Thar and Tata Punch are the two best SUVs in India.

Which is superior, an SUV, an XUV, or an MUV?

SUVs are made for off-road excursions and are bigger and more potent than MUVs. MUVs are ideal for lengthy travels and family vacations because they are roomier and more functional. XUVs are appropriate for various driving situations and provide a combination of both.

Which companies are planning to introduce new SUV models?

The leading automakers introducing SUVs in 2024–2026 are Mahindra, Hyundai, and BMW.