In the coming years, the Indian auto industry will witness a major shift towards hybrid technology with OEMs such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Kia and Renault already working on their future hybrid vehicles. Multiple hybrid SUVs are in the launch pipeline, and they won’t be just limited to the 5-seater models, several 7-seater family vehicles are also on the way. Here’s a brief look at the upcoming 7-seater SUVs from Hyundai, Kia, Honda and Renault.
Upcoming 7-Seater SUVs – All Hybrids
| 7-Seater Hybrid SUVs | Expected Launch |
| Hyundai Ni1i | 2027 |
| Kia MQ4i | 2027 |
| Honda 7-Seater SUV | 2027 |
| Renault Boreal | 2026-27 |
Hyundai Ni1i
Codenamed Ni1i, the upcoming Hyundai 7-seater SUV will be positioned between the Alcazar and the Tucson in the company’s product lineup. It could be the one of the first hybrid models from the South Korean automaker in India. Hyundai is likely to electrify its proven 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine. The SUV is expected to enter production by 2027 at the company’s Talegaon manufacturing facility.
Kia MQ4i
Following a similar path as its sister brand, Kia India will introduce a 7-seater hybrid SUV in the next couple of years. Internally codenamed Kia MQ4i, this SUV will take on the Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and other upcoming hybrid three-row SUVs. The MQ4i will be based on the Sorento, which is globally available with a 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. For India, the carmaker is likely to use the 1.5L petrol-hybrid powertrain, sourced from the Hyundai Ni1i.
Honda 7-Seater SUV
Positioned above the Elevate, the upcoming Honda 7-seater SUV will mark debut of the brand’s all-new PF2 platform. Reports suggest that it could be offered with a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine and a strong hybrid powertrain. The hybrid setup might be borrowed from the City sedan. The new Honda 7-seater SUV will be designed and developed with inputs from Honda’s R&D centers in Japan and Thailand.
Renault Boreal
Renault Boreal recently made its global debut, and due for its India launch in late 2026 or H1, 2027. It’s essentially the three-row version of the third-generation Duster SUV. Both models will share platform, powertrains, features and design elements. Globally, the Boreal will be made available with a 108bhp petrol engine, paired with a 51bhp electric motor, a 1.4kWh battery pack and a starter generator. This setup delivers a combined power of around 155bhp.