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India’s SUV Launch Wave Kicks Off This Week With Tata Sierra and Mahindra XEV 9S

Brands cluster ICE‑plus‑electric debuts to court SUV buyers, with key specs and prices still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Tata Sierra returns on November 25 in ICE form with a 1.5‑litre petrol (including a turbo at roughly 168–170 PS) and a 1.5‑litre diesel, plus a triple‑screen cabin and Level‑2 ADAS, with a Sierra EV planned for early 2026.
  • Mahindra’s XEV 9S premieres on November 27 as a three‑row electric SUV offering 59 kWh and 79 kWh batteries with claimed 542 km and 656 km MIDC ranges, while full India‑spec details are still to be revealed.
  • Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara launches December 2 following export production start in Gujarat, with 49 kWh and 61 kWh packs, WLTP ranges of about 344 km and 426 km, and features expected to include Level‑2 ADAS.
  • Next‑gen Kia Seltos is slated for a December 10 India debut retaining 1.5‑litre NA petrol, 1.5‑litre turbo‑petrol and 1.5‑litre diesel options; a new strong‑hybrid exists globally, with India availability unconfirmed.
  • Early 2026 IC‑SUV milestones include Renault Duster’s January 26 relaunch and a facelifted Mahindra XUV700 in early January, with Nissan’s Tekton targeted for the first half of 2026.