SUVs are quite popular among Indian buyers and the monthly sales figures are proof of the fact. With an aim to tap the growing segment, car manufactures have planned multiple products across different price range. In fact, the companies are giving updates to their existing SUVs to maintain the sales momentum. Here’re key details of India’s top 5 SUVs, which are ready to receive generation change or facelifts in near future.
New-Gen Tata Nexon
Tata’s Nexon has been the top-selling subcompact SUV for the sixth consecutive month. In May 2022, the company managed to sell 14,614 units of the Nexon that made it the best-selling SUV in the country. If reports are to be believed, the automaker will introduce its new-generation model sometime in 2023. With the generation change, the Tata Nexon will switch to the Alfa platform that currently underpins the Punch mini SUV and Altroz premium hatchback. Major cosmetic changes and feature upgrades are expected to be made. More details here…
Hyundai Creta Facelift
Hyundai Creta, which has been dominating the mid-size SUV segment ever since its launch, will receive a mid-life in the second half of 2022. Significant changes will be made to its exterior and interior, while engine-gearbox combinations will remain unchanged. The new 2022 Hyundai Creta will feature a new parametric grille with redesigned DRLs, updated bumper with wider air-inlet, newly-designed taillamps and tailgate. Inside, the SUV will have the updated BlueLink connected car tech along with the ADAS suite (expected). More details here…
New-Gen Maruti Brezza
The new-generation Maruti Brezza is certainly one of the biggest new car launches of 2022. The carmaker will announce its prices on coming 30th June. Buyers can pre-book it by paying a sum of Rs 5,000. The new 2022 Maruti Brezza will come with improved design, lots of new features and updated engine setup. It will derive power from the new 1.5L K15C Dualjet petrol engine that’s good for 103bhp and 137Nm. The subcompact SUV can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a new 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. Most of its features will be borrowed from the new Baleno hatchback. More details here…
Kia Seltos Facelift
Testing of the new Kia Seltos facelift has already been commenced in the country. Its market launch is likely to happen sometime next year. A few changes will be made to its exterior and interior. The new 2023 Kia Seltos facelift will sport the brand’s new design language and feature new grille, bumper, headlamps, diamond cut alloys and LED taillamps. The South Korean automaker might offer the ADAS on the SUV’s updated version. The new Seltos is reported to receive hybrid powertrain and drop the diesel engine. More details here…
Hyundai Venue Facelift
The new 2022 Hyundai Venue is ready to go on sale on 16th June 2022. No changes will be made to its engine setup. Though, the subcompact SUV has received the new parametric grille with dark chrome treatment, revised bumper with wider faux skid plate, new alloy wheels, differently designed tailgate and new taillamps. Interior of the Venue might offer dual-tone theme with a fully digital instrument cluster and a new steering wheel. The subcompact SUV model lineup will have a new Venue N-Line variant featuring sporty design elements inside and out. More details here…
