If you’re planning to buy a three-row family SUV, waiting a little longer could give you nearly seven new options from Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Tata, Mahindra, Kia and MG. These upcoming 6/7-seater SUVs are scheduled to arrive by the end of this year. Here’s a look at all the key details of these upcoming models.
Maruti & Toyota’s 7-Seater SUVs
Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar Motor are testing the 7-seater versions of the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder SUVs, which are expected to debut in late 2026. Both models will share their design language, interior, features, platform and powertrains with their 5-seater counterparts. However, the upcoming Maruti 7-seater SUV and Toyota 7-seater SUV will be longer and more spacious. Read More…
Tata Safari EV
Tata Motors has confirmed that the Safari EV will go on sale in India during the 2026 Diwali season. It’s likely to be offered with the 63kWh and 75kWh battery pack options borrowed from the newly-launched Tata Sierra EV. The SUV is expected to deliver a driving range of over 500km. Higher trims could feature a dual-motor QWD/FWD drivetrain system. Read More…
Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift
The 2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift is expected to arrive around the Diwali festive season. Spy images reveal that the SUV will receive minimal design changes including a slightly tweaked grille, redesigned bumpers, new five-spoke alloy wheels and new LED signatures for the taillamps. Inside, the updated Scorpio will feature a larger touchscreen, a new digital driver’s display along with a bunch of new features. Mechanically, the new Scorpio N is expected to remain unchanged. Read More…
Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is expected to launch in India by September or October, 2026. It will be Kia’s first hybrid SUV in India and will challenge the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, Jeep Meridian, Toyota Fortuner and MG Majestor. Globally, the Sorento is offered with a 1.6L TGDI petrol hybrid powertrain. However, the India-bound model is expected to feature a hybridized version of Kia’s 1.5L petrol engine. Read More…
MG Starlight 560
Based on the China-spec Wuling Starlight 560, the upcoming MG plug-in hybrid SUV is expected to feature a 1.5L petrol engine paired with electric motors and a 20.5kWh battery pack. In pure electric mode, it offers a range of up to 125km, while the combine driving range with the petrol engine is claimed to exceed 1,000km. Similar to the global-spec version, the India-bound version could also be offered in both 5 and 7-seats configurations. Read More…
Next-Gen Toyota Fortuner
The new-generation Toyota Fortuner will make its world debut towards the end of this year, while its India launch is likely to take place in early 2027. The SUV is expected to come with significant design changes and interior upgrades, while retaining the existing powertrain options. The biggest feature upgrade will be an introduction of ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) suite. Read More…