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Hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in India. Maruti, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia and Honda will launch several hybrid SUVs by 2025-2027.
Grand Vitara coming on 3 September 2025
India's largest PV manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, is set to launch a new midsize SUV based on Grand Vitara on 3 September 2025. However, unlike its donor cybbing, it will be sold especially through the Arena dealership. This will share 1.5L petrol-hybrid powertrain with Grand Vitara. Maruti Fronx Hybrid will launch Maruti Suzuki's In-House Developed Strong Hybrid Povertrain in 2026. The compact crossover will have a 1.2L Z12E petrol engine with the brand series hybrid system.
| Upcoming hybrid SUV | Expected launch |
| Maruti Escudo | September 3, 2025 |
| Fronx hybrid | 2026 |
| Mahindra xuv3xo hybrid | 2026 |
| Mahindra Range Extender SUVs | 2026-27 |
| New gen hundai creta | 2027 |
| Hyundai ni1i | 2027 |
| New gane kia sabtose | 2027 |
| Kia Q4i | 2027 |
| Honda ZR-V | 2025 |
| Honda elevate hybrid | 2026 Diwali |
| Honda 7 Seater SUV | 2027 |
| New gen Reno Duster | 2026 |
| Reno Borial | 2026-27 |
| Nissan c segment SUV | 2026 |
| Nissan 7 seater | 2026-27 |
Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra will enter the Hybrid segment with the XUV 3xo compact SUV in 2026. The strong hybrid system will be paired with a 1.2L turbo petrol engine. The Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9E can be introduced in 2026 or 2027 with Range-Aptnder Hybrid Povertrain. Hyundai Motor India plans two hybrid SUVs-New-Jen Creta and a 7-seater SUV (Kodename NI1I). Similarly, Kia Celtos will be hybrid with its generation change in 2027, followed by a new Kia 3-Ro SUV (Kodename Q4i).
Honda Cars India
Honda Cars India has been told that it will launch its globally Famous ZR-V hybrid SUV by the end of 2025. Interestingly, the Japanese automaker will also present the hybrid variant of the Elevate Midsize SUV around the 2026 Diwali season. Honda's absolutely new 7-seater SUV can be the third hybrid offering, which will also introduce the new modular platform of the brand.