Hybrid vehicles have become the talk of the town as they offer the perfect balance between fuel efficiency and performance. Furthermore, unlike EVs (electric vehicles), the hybrid cars don’t come with range anxiety or infrastructure challenges. This is the reason why all major automakers in India are gearing up to enter the hybrid segment or expand their existing hybrid product lineup in the coming years. Here, we have listed the top 15 upcoming hybrid SUVs, which are expected to arrive by 2027.
Upcoming Hybrid SUVs In India By 2027
- Starting with India’s largest PV maker, Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a new midsize SUV on 3rd September 2025, based on the Grand Vitara. Unlike its donor sibling, however, it will be sold exclusively through Arena dealership. It will share the 1.5L petrol-hybrid powertrain with the Grand Vitara. The Maruti Fronx hybrid will mark debut of Maruti Suzuki’s in-house developed strong hybrid powertrain in 2026. The compact crossover will feature a 1.2L Z12E petrol engine paired with the brand’s series hybrid system.
- Mahindra & Mahindra will foray into the hybrid segment with the XUV 3XO compact SUV in 2026. The strong hybrid system will be paired with a 1.2L turbo petrol engine. The Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e could be offered with a range-extender hybrid powertrain in 2026 or 2027.
- Hyundai Motor India has planned two hybrid SUVs – the new-gen Creta and a 7-seater SUV (codenamed Ni1i). Similarly, the Kia Seltos will go hybrid with its generation change in 2027, followed by a new Kia three-row SUV (codenamed Q4i). All these upcoming hybrid SUVs are expected to feature the 1.5L petrol hybrid powertrain.
- Honda Cars India is reported to launch its globally renowned ZR-V hybrid SUV towards the end of 2025. Interestingly, the Japanese automaker will also introduce the hybrid version of the Elevate midsize SUV around 2026 Diwali season. Honda’s all-new 7-seater SUV could be the third hybrid offering, which will also mark debut of the brand’s new modular platform.
- The third-generation Renault Duster and its 7-seater version (Renault Boreal) are among the highly-anticipated upcoming hybrid SUVs for 2026. Around the same time, Nissan India will introduce the rebadged versions of the Duster and Boreal. However, the Nissan SUVs will have distinct styling compared to their Renault counterparts.