With electric vehicles generating much of the rash hype, petrol SUVs hold the top-ranking position in demand in India. Very good reasons support the claim: low-maintenance, reliability, and excellent long-riding capabilities. Well, 2025 is definitely going to be a very thrilling year for those who dream of powerful, stylish, and feature-loaded petrol SUVs because such an exciting year is going to witness a flurry of launches by major industry names, presenting new models of SUVs that many have been waiting for.
Hyundai Creta New Gen
Indeed, the largest-selling SUV in the country set to hit the market in 2025 is the new-gen model of Creta. To be very frank, this is not only going to be a facelift; rather, it’s an all-new car. It has sharper, more contemporary lines, and even design that is more in accordance with that of a premium car. Opening up to larger displays, new colored interiors, new-age advanced connected features inside
more importantly, the new petrol engine lineup will be tuned much better for smoothness and fuel efficiency. An ideally balanced great SUV for city and highway driving is on the cards, while expectations are very high because the Creta has something for every budget and need.
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Currently, the Grand Vitara by Maruti is sold as a hybrid. However, some sources say that they plan to add the turbo petrol variant by 2025. It is that same car, really, meant for that crowd that enjoys a bit more thrill from a higher power and enhanced performance on the road but not much.
The turbo engine will a lot quicker to accelerate SUV and therefore make it easier for the highway overtaking. Maruti might add some more features to its interior and change the exterior looks to give a more new-car feel.
Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra is quite well known for punching power through performance in their engines and making sturdy SUVs. Elevating the XUV700 petrol by the grounds for 2025 is the performance that is surely going to be one of the things that Mahindra does best. With a bit more embellishing with a new LED new front-end and other revisions visibly in its interior and exterior, inside will be new features and more sophisticated screens and advanced driving assistance.
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This petrol engine has always been strong fort-for Mahindra, which takes this further sealing in the 2025 iteration. The trends lean towards safety, spaciousness, and premium feel for this SUV to be the best purchase for a family. The difference is seen in its highway stability and power.