SUVs are currently the most favoured vehicles among Indian buyers. In order to mark strong presence in the growing SUV segment, every carmaker in India is trying to add a SUV to their portfolio. While there are many sub-categories within this space, pricing plays an important role in drawing a line between the volume products and the premium vehicles. That said, the compact segment and the sub-four meter SUVs are more in demand due to their affordable pricing, frugal engines and equipment level. Here we bring you a list of upcoming SUVs in India that will be priced between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, slated to launch in the next 2 years.
1. Honda Compact SUV (New WR-V)
Honda has officially announced to unveil an all-new compact SUV in Indonesia on November 2, 2022. Rumoured to be called the new Honda WR-V, the new SUV will be the production version of the RS SUV concept. The company will also launch the new compact SUV in our market in 2023. The India-spec model is most likely to measure under 4 meters and will be based on the Amaze platform that shares commonalities with the City platform.
The new compact SUV will rival the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza and the Tata Nexon. It is expected to be offered in multiple engine options including a 1.2L NA petrol and a 1.5L i-VTEC petrol. The SUV is also likely to receive a strong hybrid tech, which we have already seen on the City hybrid.
Expected Price – Rs 8 lakh – Rs 15 lakh
Launch – Mid-2023
2. Maruti YTB Cross
Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a new crossover based on Baleno hatchback in the first quarter of 2023. Set to be unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo, the new crossover will be positioned alongside the new Brezza. It will be sold through NEXA premium dealership network and will cater to urban buyers. The new model will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo, Kia Sonet 1.0 Turbo, Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo and Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo.
The new Maruti YTB Cross will bring back Suzuki’s Boosterjet turbo petrol engine in our market. It will be powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine that produces 100bhp and 150Nm of torque. The crossover could also receive a 1.2L Dualjet petrol engine with manual and automatic gearbox options.
Expected Price – Rs 8 lakh – Rs 13 lakh
Launch – February 2023
3. Toyota SUV Coupe
The new SUV Coupe will be the second product jointly developed by Suzuki and Toyota. Similar to the Hyryder, Toyota will also launch a new crossover based on Maruti YTB Crossover. Compared to the Suzuki’s crossover, the Toyota SUV Coupe will receive design and interior changes. The SUV is likely to share styling cues from the global Yaris Cross that has also been spotted testing on the Indian roads. The cabin will receive new interior colour theme to offer a fresh feel. The crossover will also share the engine options with the Maruti’s version, which includes a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.2L Dualjet petrol.
Expected Price – Rs 8 lakh – Rs 13 lakh
Launch – Mid-2023
4. Maruti Jimny 5-Door
Not just crossover, Maruti Suzuki will also enter in the lifestyle SUV category with its globally popular Jimny nameplate. The company will showcase the 5-door version of the Jimny lifestyle SUV at the 2023 Auto Expo in January, while launch could take place in mid-2023. The new model will be based on the Jimny Sierra. Compared to the Sierra, the 5-door Jimny will have 300mm longer wheelbase and the overall length will be increased by 300mm. This will help Suzuki to create more space inside the cabin, mostly in the second-row.
The 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny will be powered by a new 1.5-litre K15C naturally-aspirated petrol with a mild hybrid set-up. This engine is capable of producing 101bhp and 137Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. The new Jimny 5 door will come fitted with Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro AWD setup, which is the most capable version of Suzuki’s AllGrip tech.
Expected Price – Rs 10 lakh – Rs 15 lakh
Launch – Mid-2023
5. Citroen 7-Seater SUV
French automaker, Citroen is preparing a new SUV for the Indian market that has already been spotted testing. The spotted model appears to be a 7-seater SUV and will measure above 4 meters in length. Citroen could offer this SUV in 5 and 7-seat layout. The new model will rival the likes of the Suzuki XL6, Kia Carens and others. The new model will be based on the Stellantis’ CMP (Common Modular Platform) that underpins the C3 hatchback. The engineers are likely to modify the platform to accommodate a bigger size model.
The new 3-row Citroen is likely to share the engine options with the C3 hatchback. The engine options are likely to include a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol with 5MT and a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol with 6MT & 6AT. While the former is good for 82PS at 5,750rpm and a peak torque of 115Nm at 3,750rpm, the turbo unit produces 110PS and 190Nm of torque.
Expected Price – Rs 8 lakh – Rs 15 lakh
Launch – 2023
6. Hyundai Creta Facelift
Hyundai will launch the new Creta facelift in the country in the first quarter of 2023, most probably at the Auto Expo in January. The new model will come with significant design changes inspired by the new Tucson. It has new parametric front grille and competely revised headlamp setup. The SUV also gets a revised tailgate with new tail-lights without any connected Light bar.
Hyundai has officially announced the new Tucson’s ADAS tech will also be offered on other models including the Creta, Alcazar and the next-gen Verna. The new Hyundai Creta Facelift won’t receive any mechanical changes. It will continue to be offered with the same set of engines – a 115bhp, 1.5L 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol, a 115bhp, 1.5L turbo-diesel and a 140bhp, 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol.
Expected Price – Rs 10.5 lakh – Rs 20 lakh
Launch – Early 2023
