Car companies in India are now making more hybrid SUVs. These cars use both petrol and electricity, so they save fuel and are better for the environment.

Fully electric cars are still hard for many people because of charging problems. That’s why hybrid cars are becoming more popular.

Big companies like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Nissan, and Mahindra are planning to launch new hybrid SUVs soon. These new cars will have better looks, more features, and will be cheaper to run.

Here are 10 upcoming hybrid SUVs that you should know about:

1. Maruti Suzuki Escudo (Y17)

Maruti is making a new 5-seater SUV. Its code name is Y17, but it may be called Escudo when it comes out.

It will be bigger than the Brezza and a little smaller than the Grand Vitara. It will be sold in Arena showrooms. It will probably use the same hybrid engine as the Grand Vitara.

Key points:

• 5-seater SUV
• Petrol-hybrid engine
• May launch in 2025

2 & 3. Next Hyundai Creta and Ni1i SUV


Hyundai is working on:

• A new version of the Creta coming in 2027
• A brand-new SUV called Ni1i, which will be between the Alcazar and Tucson

Both SUVs may have hybrid petrol engines to save fuel and give better mileage.

Key points:

• New designs and more features
• Petrol-hybrid engine
• Creta in 2027, Ni1i may come earlier

4. New Kia Seltos

Kia is making a new version of the Seltos. It will look very different and have more modern features inside.

The new Seltos will launch in 2026. A hybrid version is being planned but not confirmed yet.

Key points:

• Big design changes
• More features inside
• Hybrid may come later

5. New Renault Duster

Renault is bringing back the Duster SUV with a brand-new model. It will be built on a new platform that supports hybrid engines.

This version will be more modern and high-tech than the old Duster.

Key points:

• New platform with hybrid tech
• More features and better safety
• May launch in 2025 or 2026

6. New Nissan Midsize SUV

Nissan is planning to launch a new midsize SUV, which may come after a new small MPV based on the Triber.

This SUV will be similar to the new Duster and may also have a hybrid engine.

Key points:

• Based on Duster platform
• Petrol-hybrid option likely
• Launch in 2025 or later

7 & 8. Renault & Nissan 7-Seater SUVs

Renault and Nissan may also launch bigger 7-seater SUVs based on the Duster. These new SUVs may look like the Renault Boreal sold in other countries.

Both brands are also thinking about offering these SUVs with hybrid engines.

Key points:

• Big family SUVs with 3 rows
• May use hybrid systems
• Launch date not confirmed

9 & 10. Mahindra XUV.e9 and BE.06 (Hybrid Versions)

Mahindra has already shown two electric SUVs – XUV.e9 and BE.06. Now, the company is also working on hybrid versions of these cars.

The hybrid models will look similar but will run on both petrol and battery, not full electric.

Key points:

• Hybrid versions of electric cars
• Stylish design
• May launch after 2026

Final Words

More and more companies in India are bringing hybrid SUVs to the market. These cars give better fuel economy, less pollution, and are easy to use like normal cars.

If you are planning to buy a new SUV, you may want to wait for these new hybrid models. They are coming soon and will offer great value.