New Hybrid SUVs: Increasing demand for fuel-sipping hybrid vehicles in India has led the leading automobile manufacturers to change gear. From improved mileage to reduced emissions, hybrid SUVs are fast emerging as the choice of urban and family car buyers. Both Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are preparing to roll out several hybrid models over the next couple of years. Here’s a preview of three big upcoming SUVs that are already making waves.

Hyundai Creta Hybrid

Hyundai’s best-selling SUV, the Creta, is getting a hybrid version. According to reports, the Hyundai Creta Hybrid is likely to launch in India by 2027. The SUV will come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine combined with a strong hybrid unit. This setup is expected to significantly enhance fuel efficiency without compromising performance. Creta’s existing popularity ensures the hybrid model will be closely watched in the market.

Hyundai’s Upcoming 3-Row SUV

Hyundai is also developing a new three-row SUV which will occupy the slot between the Alcazar and Tucson in its lineup. The new model will come from the company’s Talegaon plant. Though Hyundai hasn’t officially announced a name, the SUV would probably be based on the next-gen Creta platform and hardware. This is another SUV lined up for release in 2027 and can possibly have a hybrid engine to attract big families looking for improved fuel efficiency and cleaner options.

Maruti Suzuki Escudo

Maruti Suzuki is gearing up a brand-new mid-size SUV to slot between Brezza and Grand Vitara in its lineup. Scheduled to be called Escudo, this model will be powered by two powertrains—a 1.5-litre mild-hybrid petrol and a 1.5-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine. The Escudo is for those customers who need efficiency, performance, and affordability all at once, and this makes it a very serious contender in the mid-size SUV space.

Expected Launch Timeline and Positioning

All three Hyundai models—the Hyundai Creta Hybrid, Hyundai’s 3-row SUV, and Maruti Suzuki Escudo—are set to hit Indian shores by 2027. Hyundai’s offerings are positioned differently, with the Creta Hybrid for buyers of compact SUVs and the 3-row model for big families. The Escudo, on the other hand, will find its place comfortably in the mid-size category, promising hybrid efficiency at a relatively affordable price.