Upcoming Affordable SUVs/MPVs – Launch Timeline & Details

Get ready for an automotive revolution as we usher in a new era of affordable SUVs and MPVs, all set to hit Indian roads with price tags under the Rs 15 lakh mark. From the Tata Punch EV and the Toyota Taisor, based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, making their debut during the 2023 festive season, to the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus, offering 7 and 9-seater options, set to grace the market in the coming months. Nissan is also gearing up with a Renault Triber-based MPV, possibly launching in 2024. Meanwhile, the future holds the promise of a new-generation Hyundai Venue slated for 2025, a revamped Tata Nexon to arrive between 2024-25, and the game-changing Hyundai Exter EV expected to electrify the scene in 2025 In this article, we’ll delve into the launch timelines and key details of these exciting upcoming SUVs and MPVs.

Upcoming SUVs and MPVs

Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch EV Launch

The Tata Punch EV is scheduled to launch during the 2023 festive season, potentially in October or November. This electric micro SUV is built on Tata’s Gen-2 EV platform and is expected to offer two battery pack options and various charging solutions. It will feature a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo at the center, a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (mid-level variants may have a 10.25-inch unit), and is likely to be one of the most affordable cars with a sunroof in India. More details here…

Toyota Taisor

Maruti Fronx Petrol

The Toyota Taisor is set to debut in the micro SUV segment in the next couple of months. Based on the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, it will feature cosmetic differences such as Toyota’s grille and tweaked bumpers. The feature list will be similar to the Maruti Fronx, including a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, OTA updates, voice assistant capabilities, a 6-speaker sound system, rearview camera, fast USB charging slots, and safety features like six airbags. It will be available with the same 1.2L naturally aspirated and 1.0L Boosterjet petrol engines, along with manual and AMT gearbox options. More details here…

Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus

Mahindra Bolero Neo Ambulance

The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus ambulance version has already been launched, with the civilian version expected to go on sale soon. It will come in 7 and 8-seater configurations, powered by a 2.2L engine producing 118bhp and 280Nm, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The model lineup will consist of five variants, featuring a 6.7-inch infotainment system, a semi-digital instrument cluster, rear parking sensors, a 12V charging socket, power windows and mirrors, dual front airbags, and Isofix child seat mounts. More details here…

Nissan Triber-based MPV

Renault Triber AMT

Nissan India plans to expand its product lineup with various utility vehicles, including a new-gen Triber-based 7-seater MPV. While it will share its platform, features, and engines with the Renault Triber, it is expected to have a distinct design, possibly inspired by the Nissan Magnite. Features may include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, roof-mounted AC vents for the second and third-row passengers, push-button start, keyless entry, second-row recline, and more. More details here…

New-Gen Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue ADAS

The next-generation Hyundai Venue is expected to receive comprehensive cosmetic and feature upgrades. Codenamed Project Q2Xi, it will be the first Hyundai model produced at the company’s Talegaon facility. Details about the 2025 Hyundai Venue are limited at this time. More details here…

New-Gen Tata Nexon

2023 Tata Nexon

Tata Motors recently introduced updated versions of the Nexon and Nexon EV with significant changes. However, a new-generation Nexon is also planned for the next two years. The all-new Nexon is surely one of the much-anticipated upcoming SUVs in the country. It will be built on the Alfa platform and may feature design elements inspired by the Curvv concept. Tata could introduce a new 1.2L turbo petrol engine with 125bhp and 225Nm of torque. More details here…

Hyundai Exter EV

Hyundai Exter Best Variant

Hyundai is testing the Exter EV, expected to arrive around 2025. This micro SUV is likely to undergo EV-specific changes inside and out and may feature ADAS tech. Powertrain details are not yet available, but it’s rumored to have a battery capacity of around 25kWh to 30kWh, offering an electric range of approximately 300km to 350km on a single charge. More details here…



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