Upcoming SUVs In India: The Indian Automotive market has changed significantly and rapidly in the past few years. The SUV segment has gained the most traction in recent years, and the demand for SUVs is still skyrocketing in the country. Are you also planning on buying a new SUV in 2026? Let’s take a look at the top 10 upcoming SUVs in India in 2026.
2026 Kia Seltos
The 2026 Kia Seltos is all set to be launched in India on January 2, 2026. The new Kia Seltos 2026 was recently unveiled in the country, and it has gained significant attention ever since. At the front, the 2026 Kia Seltos features a star map LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, LED projector headlamps with a welcome function, and a blacked-out tiger grille with metal accents. The 2026 Kia Seltos comes with a Trinity Panoramic Display setup. While it gets a connected dual-screen setup for the digital driver’s display and infotainment system, it also gets a 5.0-inch Heads-Up display.
Mahindra XUV 7XO
The Mahindra XUV 7XO is all set to be launched on January 5, 2026. The brand is heavily teasing its upcoming flagship SUV. It is worth mentioning that the XUV 7XO is essentially the Mahindra XUV700 facelift, and it follows the brand’s new nomenclature strategy. The recent images and a recently released teaser confirm that the upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO will feature a triple-screen setup inside the cabin. It also shares glimpses of the two-spoke premium steering wheel, along with the dual-tone interior theme. The new teaser also shares a glimpse of the ‘Boss-Mode’ feature, which enhances the space for the rear passenger by pushing the co-passenger seat ahead.
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2026 Renault Duster
The 2026 Renault Duster is all set to be launched in India on January 26, 2026. The upcoming Renault Duster 2026 is expected to be heavily loaded in terms of safety and features. A test mule spotted earlier during testing hints at the SUV getting a three-screen setup with a 10.1-inch touchscreen-based infotainment system, a 7-inch display for the co-passenger, and a fully digital instrument cluster. It is also expected to feature a dual-zone climate control system, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, a 4x4 driving configuration, and more.
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Nissan Tekton
Nissan has been planning on strengthening its position in the country. The Nissan Tekton is all set to be launched in India in 2026. In an exclusive interaction with the Jagran Hitech team, Saurabh Vats (MD, Nissan India) revealed that the company is planning to launch a compact SUV in 2026, called the Nissan Tekton. It was recently unveiled in India, and it shared its CMF-B platform with the Renault Duster. The upcoming Nissan Tekton is anticipated to feature a larger 10.1-inch touch screen infotainment system with a 7-inch fully digital driver’s display. It is also expected to come equipped with features such as a 360-degree camera, multiple driver modes, rear AC vents, and an automatic climate control system.
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Tata Punch Facelift
The Tata Punch Facelift is also set to be launched in early 2026. The test mule of the Punch facelift has been spied testing on the Indian roads quite a few times. The upcoming 2026 Punch facelift gets a new lighting setup, inspired by the electric iteration of the SUV. The LED DRLs are mounted on top with horizontally placed headlamps in a triangular housing. The Punch facelift is also anticipated to come equipped with features such as front ventilated seats, a central console with cup holders, a free-standing infotainment system, and more.
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Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is expected to be launched in India in 2026. The Sorento is admired in many international markets, and it is expected to be the first seven-seater SUV from the brand in the country. The Kia Sorento 2026 features a premium cabin, and it also gets several advanced features. Inside the cabin, the 7-seater SUV by Kia gets a dual display setup with each of the screens having a size of 12 inches, a four-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls, a premium leather gear knob, a touch-based HVAC panel with rotary dials for volume and fan control, steel pedals, a dual-tone theme, and a rotary dial behind the gear knob for drive mode selection.
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Mahindra Thar Facelift 2026
The 2026 Mahindra Thar facelift was recently spied testing in India. The Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift is expected to feature a new rectangular slat-based grille at the front, along with the new LED projector-based headlamps. The upcoming Thar 3-door facelift is also expected to feature the round LED DRLs, similar to the ones we have seen on the Mahindra Thar ROXX.
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Mahindra Baby Scorpio
The testing for the Mahindra Vision S, also known as the ‘Baby Scorpio’, has already begun in the country. A prototype of the Mahindra Vision S SUV was recently spied testing on the Indian roads, and it is also expected to be launched in 2026. The upcoming Baby Scorpio from Mahindra is expected to get a large panoramic sunroof, a dual screen-setup (with a 12.3-inch touchscreen), and a distinctive design for the AC vents. It is also expected to get a three-spoke steering wheel, dual-tone interiors, seat ventilation and heating, hill descent control, a dual-zone climate control system, a drive mode selector, and traction control.
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Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift
The Mahindra Scorpio N facelift is all set to be launched in 2026. The prototype of the 2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift has been spied testing in India recently. The 2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift is expected to feature several changes inside the cabin. The upcoming 2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift is anticipated to feature ventilated front and rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, a fully-digital TFT instrument cluster, powered driver and co-driver seats with memory function, a larger touchscreen-based infotainment system, and an enhanced audio system.
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Maruti Brezza Facelift
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza was launched in the country in 2016, and it has remained a popular SUV ever since. Now, the brand is planning on launching the new Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift in India in 2026. We expect the upcoming Brezza to feature a redesigned cabin with premium upholstery. It is also expected to feature a bigger touchscreen-based infotainment system, powered and ventilated seats at the front, a panoramic sunroof, and more.