6 new Hyundai SUVs For India: Bayon To Creta Hybrid
Hyundai is India's second-largest car manufacturer, but due to several reasons, it has not been performing well in terms of sales lately. Earlier this year, Hyundai announced that it is working on a new strategy to reclaim its position in the Indian market. As part of this plan, the company will launch around 26 new cars in India by 2030. Here is a list of six new Hyundai SUVs that will be coming to our market soon.
The first model on this list is an electric SUV that has already been spotted testing on Indian roads. Currently known by its internal codename, He1i, it is a sub-4-metre electric SUV. The EV will rival models such as the Tata Nexon EV and the Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.
What makes this EV special is the fact that it will be Hyundai's first dedicated and heavily localised electric vehicle for India. Like most Hyundai models, this EV is expected to be offered with several premium features, including Level 2 ADAS and more.
It will be based on the E-GMP(K) platform and is expected to come with two battery pack options: a 42 kWh unit and a 49 kWh unit. Both versions are expected to deliver a driving range of over 300 km. The EV is likely to be launched by late 2026 or early 2027.
The next SUV on this list is the Bayon-based model, which will be positioned between the Venue and the Creta. Currently known by the codename BC4i, the SUV has already been spotted testing and is expected to be launched later this year.
It is expected to feature a premium SUV design inspired by both the Venue and the Creta. Although it will be positioned above the Venue, it is expected to measure over 4 metres in length.
The SUV is based on the same platform as the Bayon but is likely to feature a more boxy design compared to its global counterpart. It will be powered by a new 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that Hyundai is developing specifically for the Indian market.
This engine will slot between the existing 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines offered by Hyundai. The new 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine will also be hybrid-ready and is expected to power several new and existing Hyundai models in the future.
The next-generation Creta is currently undergoing road tests in India. It is based on the K3 platform and will be larger than the outgoing model. The SUV will receive a completely new exterior and interior design.
It will also be one of the first Hyundai models to feature a strong-hybrid powertrain. Apart from the existing 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine options, the Creta will get a new strong-hybrid powertrain that is expected to gradually replace the diesel engine in the long run.
There is a possibility that the global unveiling of the next-generation Creta could take place towards the end of 2026, while the official launch is expected in 2027.
As mentioned earlier, the next-generation Hyundai Creta will be offered with a new hybrid petrol powertrain. The same powertrain is expected to make its way into other Hyundai models as well, and the Alcazar is likely to be one of them.
The seven-seater SUV is expected to receive an update in the coming years, and along with the facelift, we can expect Hyundai to introduce the new strong-hybrid petrol powertrain.
Hyundai is also working on a new seven-seater SUV that will be positioned above the Alcazar and is expected to replace the Tucson in the Indian market. This all-new SUV is currently known by its internal codename, Ni1i.
It will be a premium SUV that rivals models such as the Mahindra XUV 7XO and the Tata Safari. The Ni1i is also expected to be offered with Hyundai's new 1.5-litre strong-hybrid powertrain. Production of this SUV is likely to take place at Hyundai's Talegaon manufacturing facility.
Hyundai will once again try its luck in the premium and luxury SUV segment. This time, it will be the Palisade that takes on rivals such as the Toyota Fortuner.
The Palisade will serve as Hyundai's flagship SUV and is expected to be offered with a 2.5-litre hybrid petrol powertrain. The engine and electric motor combined are expected to generate 329 bhp and 459 Nm of torque.
As mentioned above, this will be a luxury SUV from Hyundai and will come equipped with the premium features and technology that buyers would expect from a vehicle in this segment.