In the past couple of months, India has witnessed launches of some most awaited SUVs, a segment highly in demand. While the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Brezza was launched in the country, Citroen also launched their C3 sub-compact SUV. On the other hand, multiple automakers unveiled their SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicle), giving us a glimpse on the upcoming launches in the country. These included the New Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2022 Toyota Hyryder, All-new Hyundai Tucson among others. In fact, the Sports Utility Vehicles have become the single largest selling body type in India, outpacing not only the sedans, but also hatchbacks. These SUVs are big in size, practical, yet value-for-money as compared to equally sized sedans and consists of wide range of sizes, right from sub-compact to premium SUVs. Here’s a list of all the upcoming SUVs under Rs 25 lakh to launch in India in 2022.
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the new Grand Vitara in India, resurrecting the popular SUV name. Earlier, Maruti Suzuki renamed the Vitara Brezza as Brezza only and will now utilize the Grand Vitara moniker for its first mid-size SUV based on the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. It will also be the first strong hybrid from Maruti Suzuki in India, promising a segment best 28 kmpl mileage. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was recently unveilied in India with much galore and get host of new-age features, a premium and modern design language, added safety features as well.
The midsize SUV segment is going to see an all-new entrant with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder this year. The SUV was recently unveiled, while the price announcement is expected closer to the festive season. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder has been developed in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki, and the latter will also have its own version of this SUV called the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Urban Cruiser Hyryder is powered by two 1.5-litre petrol engines in India – one in mild-hybrid form and the other in strong-hybrid guise.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has announced that it will launch the all-new Tucson in the Indian market soon. Hyundai will introduce its premium SUV with the 4th Generation model arriving in the second half of the calendar year. The SUV upon launch will be competing against the likes of Jeep Compass and Volkswagen Tiguan in the Indian market. The 4th Generation Hyundai Tucson features completely new looks with completely new grills complemented by the LED DRLs. Moreover, the car features several pronounced creases, and the back end features split tail lights and an LED light bar that runs the length of the car.
The Kia Seltos facelift was recently spied testing in India for the first time. Like the Creta, the Seltos too will receive a mid-life update with revised front and rear fascia. In fact, the Seltos could adopt similar design elements as the Carens sold here. There could be cosmetic updates on the interior as well, along with new features such as a 360-degree camera and ADAS technology. The Seltos, like the Creta facelift, will continue with the same powertrain options as now, and is expected to globally debut sometime in late July or August this year in Korea, followed by an India launch likely at the 2023 Auto Expo.
The very popular Creta midsize SUV will also be updated with a mid-life facelift this year. It was already unveiled in Indonesia last year, and, just like the Venue, the updated Creta also has a design that’s inspired by the new Tucson. The front and rear profiles will be redesigned, and there will be a few interior feature additions, such as a fully digital instrument cluster like the Alcazar, updated connected car tech, and possibly even the ADAS technology. It will, however, remain mechanically unchanged, which means it will continue with the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines and the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine.