Hyundai And Kia Upcoming SUVs 2026-27: A Wave of EVs and Hybrids

In this photo, Kia is seen testing the upcoming electric SUV, the Syros EV. The boxy silhouette of this car wrapped in camouflage looks neat, which gives it a sturdy and compact look. The Tata Nexon EV will be Kia's cheapest mass-market electric car in India. It is expected to get 42kWh and 49kWh battery packs, which will give a range of 300-400 km. The car is expected to be launched by August 2026.

In this photo, a test mule of a large and premium 7-seater SUV can be seen - this is Kia Sorento Hybrid. At over 4.8 -metre long, it will give direct competition to SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner. The back of the picture looks a bit bulged, which might be a replacement for the hybrid battery pack. This will be Kia's first strong-hybrid SUV, which will get an electric motor with a 1.5 -litre petrol engine. It is expected to be priced between Rs 28 lakh and Rs 35 lakh. I

The image shows a compact SUV completely covered in camouflage while testing. The Hyundai HE1i is the brand's first electric car. The most interesting thing is that Hyundai has made this car especially for India. It will use a locally made LFP battery pack, which will give customers a range of 300-400 km. It will be a sub-4-metre EV and will compete with the Tata Nexon EV. It can be launched by the end of 2026.

The image shows the camouflaged Kia Seltos during testing near Pune. At the bottom, the structure of the battery pack is clearly visible. Even after the recent launch of the second-gen Seltos, the company is working on its hybrid version, which could arrive as early as 2027. The car will be powered by a 1.5 -litre petrol engine and an electric motor that will produce around 155bhp of power and will compete with the Maruti Grand Vitara. In the spy shots, the design of the car looks similar to the current model, which suggests that the company's focus is more on the powertrain.

The image shows the side profile of the new Hyundai Creta completely covered in camouflage. It looks slightly bigger and wider than the current model, thanks to its new K3 platform. Most importantly, the new Creta will get a strong-hybrid engine for the first time, and could gradually replace its diesel model. It may make its global debut in late 2026, and will launch in India in 2027.

The purported image shows the design of the next-gen Kia Sonet, which will be inspired by its elder sibling Seltos. At the moment, it is just a digital render, but reports suggest that the company is working on it. The new Sonet's K1 platform will improve the rear seat space. Notably, the hybrid version is expected to arrive by 2028-29, which will be among the first hybrid cars in the segment.

In the image, the updated version of the Hyundai Alcazar is seen testing with camouflage. The 3-row SUV will also come with a new 1.5 -litre strong-hybrid engine, which will also be offered in the Creta. According to reports, this hybrid version of Alcazar can be launched by the end of 2027 or by 2028. The shape of the car in the photo matches the existing Alcazar, but the new engine will make it more powerful.

The purported image shows Hyundai's new premium 7-seater SUV 'Ni1i'. It will be positioned above the Alcazar and will rival the Tata Safari. The SUV will also be powered by a 1.5 -litre strong hybrid engine and will be produced at the company's Talegaon plant. It is currently under development and will be a strong addition to Hyundai's lineup in the years to come.

The photo shows a very luxurious and large SUV - It is a hybrid version of the Hyundai Palisade. This will be Hyundai's most luxurious SUV in India, which will directly compete with the Toyota Fortuner. It will be powered by the 2.5 -litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 329bhp. The picture shows its gorgeous cabin and sturdy silhouette, giving it a super-premium feel. At the moment, there is no confirmation of its arrival in India, but the chances are strong.

The image shows a new crossover SUV covered in camouflage, positioned between the Venue and the Creta. Its codename is BC4i. Its boxy design is clearly visible in the picture, which makes it different from the existing models. It will be powered by Hyundai's new 1.2 -litre turbocharged petrol engine. That is, its hybrid version can also come in the future. It can be launched by the end of 2026.

This image shows the cabin of the Kia Syros EV. As reports suggest, it will get the same premium features as the ICE version and amazing interior space. The image shows features like a large digital screen, ventilated seats and a sunroof. This will give a new dimension to the cars in this segment.

The image shows a close-up of the rear section of the Seltos Hybrid, where a protruding structure is seen on the underfloor - this could be the high-voltage battery pack. The special thing is that due to the hybrid setup, the boot space may be a little less and the full-size spare wheel will not be available, but this will be compensated by better mileage and lower running cost.