+18 Upcoming Hybrid Cars & SUVs in India – Exciting Launches & Full Details
The Indian automotive landscape is rapidly shifting towards greener mobility, with Upcoming Hybrid Cars and SUVs in India gaining serious traction. Hybrid vehicles, blending the efficiency of electric motors with the reliability of petrol engines, are being seen as a middle ground between conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and full-electric vehicles (EVs).
As of FY2025, over 82,699 hybrid vehicles have been sold, with Toyota Kirloskar Motor leading the market (82% share), followed by Maruti Suzuki (17%) and Honda (1%). As competition heats up, several new players like Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Nissan, and Mahindra are preparing to launch exciting hybrid models over the next few years.
🆕 Upcoming Hybrid Cars & SUVs in India (2025–2029)
| Model | Expected Launch |
|---|---|
| Maruti Fronx Hybrid | Early 2026 |
| Maruti Baleno Hybrid | 2026 |
| Maruti Brezza Hybrid | 2029 |
| Maruti Mini Hybrid MPV | 2026 |
| Maruti Swift Hybrid | 2027 |
| Hyundai Creta Hybrid (New-Gen) | 2027 |
| Hyundai Ni1i Hybrid | 2027 |
| Kia Seltos Hybrid (New-Gen) | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento-based Hybrid SUV | 2027 |
| Mahindra XUV3XO Hybrid | 2026 |
| Mahindra Range-Extender Hybrids | 2026–27 |
| Renault Duster Hybrid (New-Gen) | 2026 |
| Renault Boreal Hybrid (7-Seater) | Late 2026 |
| Nissan Kait Hybrid | 2026 |
| Nissan 7-Seater Hybrid SUV | 2026–27 |
| Honda ZR-V Hybrid | 2025–26 |
| Honda 7-Seater Hybrid SUV | 2027 |
| New-Gen Honda City Hybrid | 2029 |
🔍 Key Highlights & What to Expect
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Maruti Suzuki is gearing up for a big hybrid wave, developing an in-house strong hybrid powertrain for models like Fronx, Baleno, Swift, and Brezza. A Mini MPV based on the Japan-spec Spacia is also in the works.
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Hyundai will debut its hybrid journey in India with the 2027 Creta, followed by a 7-seater hybrid SUV based on the Chinese-market Tucson LWB.
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Kia plans to introduce the next-gen Seltos hybrid in 2026 and a three-row SUV in 2027, derived from the global Sorento.
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Mahindra is developing the XUV3XO Hybrid and range extender tech for its upcoming born-electric SUVs.
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Renault will bring the next-gen Duster and Boreal, offering both petrol and hybrid powertrains.
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Nissan will launch rebadged versions of Renault’s Duster and Boreal, further expanding hybrid choices in the market.
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Honda is planning an aggressive hybrid expansion with the ZR-V SUV, a new 7-seater, and the next-gen City with hybrid tech.
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India’s shift to sustainable mobility is gaining speed, and these upcoming hybrid cars and SUVs promise to offer cleaner, more fuel-efficient driving without compromising range or convenience. Keep following Car News India for timely updates on hybrid launches, official specs, and reviews.
Utsav is an automobile enthusiast and auto news writer with 2+ years of experience in the Indian car industry. He has covered major launches, done detailed car reviews, and follows trends in the EV segment.