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Indian Carmakers Queue Year-End SUV Debuts as Rivalry in Midsize Segment Intensifies

Brands are chasing Creta-class buyers through EV-first rollouts, revived nameplates, shared platforms and sharper price positioning.

Overview

  • Mahindra has confirmed a new electric SUV for November, with reporting pointing to the XEV 7e or a 3XO-based EV as the likely launch candidate.
  • Tata’s Sierra revival is nearing launch windows, with reports indicating an EV debut in late November followed by ICE variants in early to mid December, while leaked imagery suggests a triple-screen cabin yet to be officially detailed.
  • Maruti Suzuki’s eVitara has entered production for exports and is expected to roll out domestically around December, with two battery options reported and a Nexa-only retail plan.
  • Renault’s third‑generation Duster, built on CMF‑B+, is slated to go on sale around January 2026 with petrol power at launch and a hybrid to follow, as Nissan’s Tekton cousin targets mid‑2026; a diesel option is not expected per reports.
  • A broader three‑row push is queued up, including Renault’s Boreal in late 2026, a Nissan seven‑seater in early 2027 and Hyundai’s larger Ni1i in 2027, with some models aimed below ₹20 lakh ex‑showroom.