At its 2025 Investors Day presentation, Hyundai confirmed plans to launch 26 new products in the Indian market by 2030. The carmaker also confirmed its entry into two new segments – MPVs and off-road SUVs. Hyundai said its upcoming MPV will be a ‘family mover’, offering ‘mobility for all’. The new Hyundai MPV is expected to be positioned in the sub-Rs 20 lakh category, and take on the Kia Carens Clavis and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
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India Launch & Debut Details
According to a media report, Hyundai might introduce an MPV based on the Neira EV concept sometime in 2027. The Hyundai Neira EV was showcased at the GIIAS 2026 in Indonesia. The prototype appears to preview a rebadged version of the Kia Carens Clavis EV. In India, the Neira MPV could make its official debut at the 2027 Bharat Mobiltiy Global Expo.
The report further suggests that the new Hyundai MPV will be available with four powertrain options – petrol, turbo-petrol, diesel and CNG. However, the exact specifications are still under the wraps.
Design Highlights
The Hyundai Neira concept shares several design elements with the Kia Carens Clavis EV. However, it gets a few distinctive styling elements, including two horizontal slats between the connected LED strip up top and the silver cladding below.
Other highlights include a sportier bumper and Hyundai emblem on the bonnet, differently designed alloy wheels, chrome door handles, a triple-ridge design for the skirt cladding, redesigned rear bumper, Hyundai badge on the boot lid and more silver cladding.
Interior & Features
Similar to the exterior, the Hyundai Neira interior shares a resemblance with the Kia Carens Clavis EV. However, the concept features a two-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel with four-dot Hyundai motif and black seat upholstery.
The MPV retains the same dashboard design, floating centre console, dual 12.3-inch screen setup, an AC control panels and other cabin elements. While the Kia Carens Clavis EV is available in both 6 and 7-seat configurations, the Neira concept was showcased exclusively in a 7-seater layout.