Hyundai Creta has maintained its strong hold in the midsize SUV segment, but now this situation is going to change. In the next 6-12 months, Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan are going to launch their new midsize SUVs. These vehicles will give tough competition to Creta and provide more options to the customers. Let’s know about these three new SUVs in detail:
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1) New midsize SUV from Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch a new 5-seater midsize SUV soon. It will be sold through the company’s Arena dealerships. This vehicle is designed to compete with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and other rivals. It is believed that this SUV will share some technical features from Maruti’s popular Grand Vitara, such as 1.5-liter petrol engine and hybrid technology. Apart from this, CNG variants can also be introduced, which will attract customers in terms of mileage. It is expected to be launched in mid-2025, and the price could be between Rs 10-14 lakh.
2) New Renault Duster
Renault will launch the new generation of its popular Duster SUV in the Indian market in late 2025 or early 2026. It has recently been spotted testing on Indian roads. The new Duster will be based on the CMF-B platform, which will be tailored to the needs of the Indian market. It will be produced at the Oragadam plant near Chennai, and will be priced quite competitively due to heavy localization.
Engine options could include 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engines, which will come with manual and automatic gearboxes. Hybrid technology could also be an option. It will include modern features like touchscreen infotainment, digital driver display, and ADAS. The expected price is Rs 10-15 lakh.
3) Nissan’s upcoming midsize SUV
Nissan is also preparing to bring its new vehicle in the midsize SUV segment. This SUV will take inspiration from Nissan’s flagship SUV Patrol in its design, with attractive looks and high ground clearance. Nissan will also offer a 7-seater, three-row variant of this model, which will be positioned above the midsize SUV. This vehicle will share the CMF-B platform with the Renault Duster, which will help keep costs low.
Its interior will have features like a large touchscreen system, digital instrument cluster, 6 airbags, panoramic sunroof, and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). Its launch may happen in early 2026, and the price is likely to be between Rs 11-16 lakh.
Why are these SUVs special?
The Hyundai Creta is known for its reliability, modern features and affordable maintenance. But these new SUVs from Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan will give it a tough challenge. These vehicles are being made keeping in mind the needs of Indian customers, such as affordable price, good mileage and modern technology. This will not only increase competition, but customers will also get better options.
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Frequently Ask Question (FAQs)
- Will Maruti’s new SUV have a CNG option?
- Yes, it is likely that this SUV will come with a CNG variant.
- What platform will the new Renault Duster have?
- It will be based on the CMF-B modular platform.
- When will the 7-seater variant of Nissan’s midsize SUV come?
- The 7-seater variant may launch in early 2026.
- Will these SUVs have ADAS features?
- Yes, Renault and Nissan SUVs will include ADAS features.
- Question: Will these new SUVs be priced lower than Creta?
- Yes, due to localization, their price may be competitive with Creta.
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