The sub-4 meter SUV segment has, over time, become one of the most competitive and volatile in the market. The category is set for a slew of new launches in the coming years. While some of these will be EVs, others will continue with ICE powertrains. A few models are already under testing, while some have been teased ahead of their official debuts.
2nd Gen Hyundai Venue – Launch: October 2025
Currently undergoing test rounds in India, the next-generation Hyundai Venue (codenamed QU2i) has been spotted multiple times. It will replace the existing model that has been on sale since 2019 and received a facelift in 2022.
The new Venue is slated for launch by October 2025 and will bring a host of exterior and interior updates. Spy shots suggest a larger infotainment display that extends toward the driver’s side, similar to the layout seen in the Hyundai Creta. The engine lineup is expected to remain unchanged, though prices will likely see a rise over the current ₹7.94 lakh – ₹13.62 lakh range (ex-showroom).
Kia Syros EV
Spied testing in Korea, the Kia Syros EV appears to share several elements with its ICE counterpart. Built on a reinforced K1 platform, it may feature a similar interior layout but will borrow battery packs from the Hyundai Inster.
Two options are expected – a 42 kWh pack and a 49 kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) pack, offering an estimated range of around 300 km and 355 km, respectively. Prices could fall in the ₹14–20 lakh (ex-showroom) bracket.
Hyundai Bayon
Another upcoming launch is the Hyundai Bayon crossover, which will slot between the Exter and the Venue in Hyundai’s portfolio. Built on the i20 platform, it will likely share its engine lineup with the i20 hatchback.
Reports suggest that the 1.2-litre petrol engine may receive a mild-hybrid technology upgrade, enhancing both efficiency and performance. Hyundai Bayon Will launch within the next year
Mahindra Vision S and Vision X
Mahindra’s new NU-IK platform will underpin four upcoming models – the Vision S, Vision X, Vision T, and Vision SXT. Of these, the Vision S has already entered testing and is expected to debut first.
Showcased with a neo-retro design philosophy, the Vision S will be available with both petrol and diesel engines, while the new platform will also support hybrid and fully-electric powertrains.
The Vision X, expected to launch by 2027, will eventually replace the XUV3XO. Both Vision S and Vision X will share several design and platform elements.
While manufacturers have expressed their intent to introduce these models within the next year, some launches could face delays due to factors like rare-earth metal shortages and supply chain challenges.
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