Here is a list of the three hybrid SUVs that Hyundai may introduce in India over the next two to three years.
Three Upcoming Hyundai Hybrid Cars in India: With several planned launches, Hyundai appears to be quickening its hybrid SUV strategy for India. The business is creating a larger, more upscale three-row SUV that will sit above the Alcazar in addition to the next-generation Creta. Negotiations are allegedly in progress to bring the highly acclaimed Palisade to India; if authorised, it may also have a hybrid drivetrain. Let’s examine each of the three SUVs in more detail
Key Details
| SUV Model | Launch Timeline | Key Highlights | Expected Powertrain | Positioning in Lineup |
| Hyundai Creta (SX3) | By 2027 | Full redesign, new platform, hybrid likely | 1.5L petrol/diesel/turbo-petrol + hybrid | Successor to current Creta |
| Hyundai Ni1i SUV | 2027 (expected) | Premium 3-row SUV, between Alcazar & Tucson | Modified 1.5L NA petrol hybrid | New three-row addition |
| Hyundai Palisade Hybrid | By 2028 | Flagship SUV, global hybrid tech | 2.5L turbo-petrol + electric (334 hp, 460 Nm) | Top-end luxury SUV |
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1. New Hyundai Creta:
The next-generation Hyundai Creta, codenamed SX3, is currently undergoing a thorough makeover that will feature new styling cues and a brand-new platform. It is anticipated to enter the market by 2027. In addition, Hyundai is working on a mid-cycle update for the Creta EV, which is probably going to arrive in dealerships after the updated ICE model.
Groundwork for the brand-new Creta successor is already underway, but Hyundai’s immediate attention is on the next-generation Venue, which is expected to be in dealerships by late 2025. According to reports, the SUV may continue to use the well-known 1.5-litre gasoline, 1.5-litre diesel, and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol powertrains, with a hybrid version apparently in the works.
2. Hyundai Palisade Hybrid:
By 2028, Hyundai’s newest hybrid technology—which was initially unveiled internationally with the Palisade—is expected to arrive in India. The system manages a claimed efficiency ratio of little over 14 kilometres per litre by combining a 2.5-litre turbo-petrol motor with an electric unit, generating a combined 334 horsepower and 460 Nm.
Hyundai will also try to bolster its electric lineup, which already includes the Creta and Ioniq 5, in the interim. Recently, a brand-new e-SUV made locally was confirmed.
3. Hyundai Ni1i SUV:
Hyundai’s next three-row SUV, codenamed Ni1i, is anticipated to have a hybrid drivetrain; speculations suggest that the company may modify its well-known 1.5-litre NA petrol engine for the purpose. The model, which is positioned as a high-end addition, is expected to fall somewhere between the Alcazar and Tucson, thereby addressing a significant gap in Hyundai’s Indian lineup.
The new three-row SUV may debut in 2027, according to market rumours, even though Hyundai has not confirmed a launch date. It is anticipated that production will occur at the Talegaon factory, which the brand acquired from General Motors.
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PPX Saying
Hyundai is preparing an ambitious hybrid roadmap for India, with three SUVs planned between 2027 and 2028 — the next-gen Creta, the Ni1i premium three-row SUV, and the flagship Palisade Hybrid. Together, these models reflect Hyundai’s strategy to expand beyond conventional ICE vehicles while responding to the rising demand for fuel-efficient, tech-loaded hybrids in the Indian market.
If executed as planned, Hyundai could significantly strengthen its presence in both mainstream and premium SUV segments while positioning itself as a serious contender in India’s hybrid revolution.
