Hybrid vehicles are now emerging as the safest transition strategy for car manufacturers in India. While EV adoption is constraint by the limited infrastructure and range anxiety, the hybrid technology offers better fuel efficiency and lower emissions without any dependency on charging.
In the coming years, we will witness multiple new launches in the hybrid segment, catering to diverse market requirements across various price brackets.
If we look at the top upcoming hybrid SUVs that could prove to be a perfect fit to larger Indian families, there are six new models slated to arrive between 2026 – 2027. Let’s take a look at the key details of these upcoming hybrid vehicles.
7-Seater Renault Duster & Nissan Tekton
The 7-seater versions of the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton will arrive in 2027. Both SUVs will feature a 1.8L naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with two electric motors and a 1.4kWh battery pack. It delivers a combined power of 160bhp and 172Nm of torque. However, their designs will be completely different. Read More…
7-Seater Maruti Grand Vitara & Toyota Hyryder
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar Motor has started testing the 7-seater versions of the Grand Vitara and Hyryder SUV, which are likely to arrive in the second half of 2026. These SUVs are expected to share the 1.5L strong hybrid powertrain with their 5-seater counterparts, while featuring a longer body and an additional row of seats. Read More…
Kia Sorento-Based SUV & Hyundai Ni1i
The Kia MQ4i and Hyundai Ni1i (codenames) are the upcoming 7-seater hybrid SUVs from the South Korean automaker, which are likely to hit roads in 2027. The carmakers are expected to use electrified version of the 1.5L petrol engine. Kia’s 7-seater SUV will be based on the Sorento, while the new Hyundai three-row SUV could be based on the Hyundai Tucson long-wheelbase version. Read More…