Hyundai Launches Four New SUV Models in 2026 with Two ICE and Two EV Options
Hyundai is gearing up for a strong 2026 with the launch of four new SUV models in the Indian market, including two petrol and two electric options. These new models aim to strengthen Hyundai's position in the competitive Indian SUV segment.
Highlights
- •Hyundai sets to launch four new SUV models in 2026, including two petrol and two electric options.
- •Hyundai's first compact electric SUV will compete with Tata and Mahindра SUVs, set to debut in late 2026 or early 2027.
- •The Hyundai Bayon crossover, positioned between Venue and Creta, is coming to Indian markets by the end of 2026.
- •A mid-life update to the Hyundai Exter is coming in 2026, promising new connected features and better interior ergonomics.
Hyundai appears to be ramping up its presence in the Indian SUV market, with plans to bring four new models by 2026, including two petrol (ICE) and two electric (EV) SUVs.
Hyundai's first all-Indian compact electric SUV, aimed at cities, will likely be unveiled later this year or early 2027, challenging the likes of the Tata Punch EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV.
The company's global crossover, the Next Bayon, positioned between the Venue and Creta, is expected to arrive by the end of 2026, equipped with a turbocharged engine and sharing some powertrain with the updated Venue.
A mid-life update to the Hyundai Exter, expected in 2026, promises to refresh the car's exterior with new features, and a more user-friendly interior with physical buttons for easier control.
The facelifted version of Hyundai Ioniq 5, a premium electric SUV, prepares to make its debut in India, with minor styling changes set to debut in India alongside the global model.
