The Indian SUV market has been witnessing significant growth from past couple of years, with increasing demand of high-riding vehicles offering comfort, space and commanding road presence. This market trend has pushed top OEMs including Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai to expand their SUV product lineup. In 2025, these automakers will bring in several more SUVs with ICE (petrol/diesel), electric and hybrid powertrain options. Let’s take a close look at the upcoming SUVs.
Upcoming Maruti SUVs In 2025
Maruti and Vitara
The Maruti e Vitara will be the first electric offering from the Indo-Japanese automaker in India. Based on the e-Heartect skateboard platform, the electric SUV will come with two battery packs – 49kWh and 61kWh – paired to the front-axle mounted electric motors, delivering 143bhp and 173bhp, respectively. The torque output of both setups is 192.5Nm. Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the e Vitara in its higher-spec version will return an MIDC range of over 500km.
Maruti Fronx Hybrid
Recently, the 2025 Maruti Fronx hybrid was caught testing on camera ahead of its launch in mid-2025. This sub-4 metre SUV will mark debut of Maruti Suzuki’s own strong hybrid powertrain. The updated version will feature the 1.2L, 3-cylinder Z12E petrol engine with the strong hybrid tech, promising high fuel efficiency. Reports suggest that it will deliver a mileage of over 30kmpl. Both manual and AMT gearboxes will be on offer.
Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater
The Indo-Japanese automaker will introduce the three-row version of the Grand Vitara SUV in the second half of 2025. This new 7-seater Maruti SUV will carry a new nameplate while sharing platform and powertrain with its 5-seater sibling. That means it will come with the 1.5L K15C petrol and Toyota’s 1.5L, 3-cylinder strong hybrid powertrain options. A few changes will also be made to its exterior.
Upcoming Hyundai SUVs In 2025
New-Gen Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Motor India is set to launch the second-generation Venue subcompact SUV towards the end of 2025. The all-new model is likely to witness comprehensive changes inside and out. Spy images suggest that the 2025 Hyundai Venue will feature a newly-designed front grille, revised bumpers, redesigned headlamp and taillamp clusters and new alloy wheels. Features such as new upholstery, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats and revised dashboard might be on offer. No mechanical changes are expected to be made under the hood.
