Top 5 Upcoming UVs In India – One Is Imported From Mexico

Toyota Innova Hycross

The Toyota Innova Crysta's successful run seems to have come to an end as the Japanese automaker is gearing up to launch the Innova Hycross in India. Unlike the Innova Crysta, the upcoming 3-row MPV uses a monocoque platform.

On top of that, the upcoming Toyota Innova Hycross will sport a more sophisticated petrol-hybrid powertrain. We expect this model to be priced slightly more premium to the Innova Crysta MUV currently sold in India.

BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is a much-awaited electric SUV in the Indian automobile market and the automaker already has high expectations for the SUV. Ahead of the launch of the Atto 3 electric SUV, BYD India is on a fast-track expansion project by opening multiple dealerships in a short span of time.

In terms of hardware, the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV comes packed with a large 60.48kWh battery pack, and the single electric motor produces 201bhp of peak power and 310N of peak torque. Moreover, the ARAI-rated driving range on a fully charged battery pack for the BYD Atto 3 electric SUV stands at 521 kilometres.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep is gearing up to launch its latest flagship SUV, the Grand Cherokee in India on November 11. Moreover, the upcoming Jeep Grand Cherokee will be the US automaker's fourth locally assembled model to be sold in the country.

However, unlike the previous model sold in the country, the upcoming Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV will come exclusively with a petrol powertrain. This engine is likely to be a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz GLB

The German luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz is looking forward to launching the GLB 7-seater SUV in India. However, this SUV will not be manufactured in India but it will be fully imported from Mexico.

In terms of powertrain, the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLB is expected to be powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged diesel engine with 188bhp of peak power and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

MG Hector Facelift

The MG Hector SUV is one of the most feature-packed SUVs you can buy in India and the model laid the foundation for the Chinese-owned British carmaker in the country. Now, MG Motor India is gearing up to launch the facelifted version of the MG Hector SUV to further boost its sales.

As part of the update, the facelifted MG Hector will not only feature revamped exterior and interior, but it will also come with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). However, the SUV is likely to be mechanically identical to the outgoing iteration of the SUV.

Thoughts About The Upcoming UVs In India

This trend gives us a clear idea of where the automotive industry is headed in the future. Also, the premium passenger car segment seems to have gathered a decent momentum in the recent few months as well.