8 New SUVs Launching in India Within 2 Months: ICE & EV Models Confirmed
SUV demand in India is at an all‑time high, and manufacturers are moving fast to secure an early lead heading into 2026. Over the next two months, a total of eight new SUVs are confirmed to launch in the country — four powered by petrol/diesel engines and three fully electric models. These launches are expected to dominate searches around upcoming SUVs in India 2026, new SUV price in India, and upcoming electric SUVs.
Tata Sierra ICE & EV: comeback with petrol, diesel and pure‑electric power
The Tata Sierra has already arrived in its ICE form, priced competitively in the midsize SUV space above the Curvv. It offers a 1.5‑litre turbo‑petrol and a 1.5‑litre diesel engine. The Sierra EV will follow early next year with two battery pack options, and the larger unit is expected to be shared with the Harrier EV.
Tata Harrier Petrol & Safari Petrol: new turbo‑petrol era begins
Tata will introduce the petrol versions of the Harrier and Safari next month, marking a major powertrain shift. The new 1.5‑litre GDI turbo‑petrol engine makes 168 PS and 280 Nm and is expected to improve refinement and performance while reducing running costs compared to diesel. This will boost Tata’s presence in the rapidly growing petrol SUV segment.
New‑gen Renault Duster: legendary badge returns
Renault will launch the all‑new Duster in India on January 26, 2026. Based on the heavily localised CMF‑B platform, the SUV will mirror the global model in design and cabin layout. Petrol engines will be offered at launch, and the pricing strategy will be crucial for Renault’s comeback.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: brand’s first electric SUV
Maruti’s first mass‑market electric car is scheduled for launch next month. The e Vitara will come with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options and a driving range of more than 500 km. Production for global markets has already begun in Gujarat, signalling high readiness for India.
Mahindra XEV 9S: three‑row electric premium SUV
Mahindra will launch the XEV 9S in the coming days, its first all‑electric three‑row SUV based on the INGLO skateboard platform. It will share battery architecture with the XEV 9e and BE 6 and feature design cues from the XUV.e8 concept shown earlier.
Mahindra XUV 7XO: a tech‑heavy update to XUV700
Expected to go on sale in January 2026, the facelifted XUV700 likely to be called the XUV 7XO will feature major interior upgrades, including a redesigned dashboard, a new centre console and a triple‑screen setup. Exterior changes will be minimal, and no powertrain updates are expected.
Final Word
With multiple launches packed back‑to‑back, the next two months will reshape the SUV market across both ICE and EV categories. Buyers will gain more choice than ever before, from the nostalgic Sierra comeback to the new‑gen Duster and high‑tech EVs like the e Vitara and XEV 9S. These eight SUVs are expected to dominate the market conversation as India heads into 2026.
