The subcompact SUV segment is one of the most crowded sectors in the Indian automotive market. The Tata Nexon has been dominating this space for consecutive months, outperforming cars like Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. With an aim to challenge its supremacy, OEMs like Hyundai, Nissan and Skoda will update their existing models and introduce all-new products. Let’s take a look at key details of the upcoming Tata Nexon rival SUVs.
Upcoming Tata Nexon Rival SUVs
New-Gen Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue will witness a generational change in early 2025. The subcompact SUV is expected to receive major upgrades inside and out. Engine setup is likely to remain intact. Its current generation is available with the 83bhp, 1.2L petrol, 120bhp, 1.0L turbo petrol and 100bhp, 1.5 diesel engine options. There are three driving modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) reserved for the higher trims. The 2025 Hyundai Venue will be the brand’s first model to roll out from its Talegaon manufacturing plant. Nearly 1,50,000 units of the subcompact SUV are expected to be produced annually.
New Skoda Subcompact SUV
With an aim to tap the highly competitive subcompact SUV segment, the German automaker will introduce a new model that’s currently in its initial testing phase. The upcoming Skoda subcompact SUV is scheduled to hit showrooms in March 2025. Prior to its market launch, its production ready version could be showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show. The model will underpin the Volkswagen Group’s MQB AO IN platform and has a wheelbase of 2,566mm. It could be offered with the 1.0L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine that’s good enough for 115bhp and 178Nm of torque. Transmissions on offer will be a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque convertor automatic. Speculations suggest that the upcoming Skoda subcompact SUV will have a performance-oriented variant with 1.5L TSI engine and two gearboxes – manual and DCT.
Nissan Magnite Facelift
Nissan’s Magnite subcompact SUV will receive its first mid-life update towards the end of this year. While details of the updated model are scanty at this point of time, it’s likely to come with subtle cosmetic changes and feature upgrades. It could feature slightly revised front and rear bumpers, new headlamps and taillamps and newly-designed alloy wheels. In terms of features, the 2024 Nissan Magnite facelift might get auto dimming IRVM, ventilated seats and electric sunroof along with the standard six airbags. Under the hood, it will feature the same 1.0L, 3-cylinder petrol and turbo petrol motors, delivering 72bhp and 100bhp, respectively.
