In 2022, the Indian automotive industry recorded sales of nearly 3.8 million vehicles with UVs (utility vehicles) remaining the top-sellers. Over 1.9 million SUVs and MPVs sold between January and December 2022, which is 50 percent of the total car sales. SUV sales increased by double-fold since 2019, thanks to the new product launches and increasing affordability. In order to boost their sales, several car manufacturers have planned new models in the SUV segment or ready to give updates to their existing SUVs. Here’re key details of India’s top 5 popular SUVs, which will receive significant updates in the next couple of years.
Upcoming New SUVs
Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon facelift is reported to arrive in the second half of 2023. The compact SUV is likely to come with Tata’s new 1.2L turbo petrol engine that’s good enough for 123bhp and 225Nm. It will continue to be available with the 115bhp, 1.5L turbo diesel engine as well. While details of the new Nexon are scanty, the model is reported to come with ADAS (advanced driver assistance system). If offered, it could be reserved for the higher trims. Features such as a new steering wheel, new upholstery and a new digital TFT instrument cluster might also be on offer. More details here…
Hyundai Creta
The new Hyundai Creta facelift will go on sale in 2024 (possibly in the first half of the year). Under the hood, the SUV will feature a new 1.5L turbo petrol (160PS/253Nm) and a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine. Its interior could be similar to the new-gen Verna that recently went on sale in India. The new Creta might have dual display – one for the instrumentation and one for the infotainment. There might be new front seats with ventilation and heating functions as we have seen in the new Verna. Design and styling might also share resemblance with the new Verna. More details here…
Kia Seltos
Kia India will introduce the updated Seltos SUV by mid 2023. Engine setup of the 2023 Kia Seltos will include a new 1.5L turbo petrol engine delivering power worth 160bhp and 260Nm of torque. One of the major feature upgrades will come in the form of ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) along with a few new goodies. On the exterior, the new Seltos will get a newly-designed grille, a pronounced air dam surrounded by a faux aluminium skid plate, revised headlamps and new alloy wheels. The carmaker might also offer new colour options. More details here…
Mahindra Bolero
The Bolero is the top-selling SUV from Mahindra that’s ready to enter into its new generation sometime in 2024. Reports suggest that the SUV’s new model will be designed on Scorpio N’s platform. Most of cosmetic changes will be made to its front fascia. The SUV will feature a chrome accented seven-slot grille with the signature logo, updated bumper, rectangular LED headlamps and fog lamps with chrome surround. The all-new Mahindra Bolero might be bigger than its current generation. Inside, there could be some new comfort and connectivity features. For power, the SUV will use the 2.2L diesel and 2.0L turbo petrol engines. More details here…
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota Fortuner, the top-selling SUV from the Japanese automaker, will receive a generation change in 2024. The SUV’s new model might make its global debut towards the end of 2023. It will be designed on the new platform borrowed from the new Toyota Tacoma. Some of its design elements could be borrowed from the Land Cruiser 300, Tundra pickup and Sequoia. The 2024 Toyota Fortuner will be high on features with ADAS suite, vehicle stability control and electric power steering. Powering the SUV will be a 1GD-FTV 2.8L diesel engine with mild hybrid technology and ISG (integrated starter generator). The SUV will have new body panels and receive noticeable design changes. More details here…
