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Top players like Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Tata and Toyota are bracing to bring in new midsize electric SUVs sooner rather than later
Over the next half year, India’s midsize SUV space is pumped up for a flurry of high-profile debuts as leading manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra and Toyota are preparing to bring in all-new models powered by electric drivetrains. Each of these launches may help reshape the competitive landscape and here’s a closer look at what’s on the horizon.
1. New Gen Tata Sierra EV:
Tata Motors is all set to resurrect the iconic Sierra badge, a name that carries immense nostalgia among Indian SUV enthusiasts. The comeback story will kick off with the launch of the electric version slated for next month while the petrol and diesel iterations are expected to follow in the early part of next year to complete the lineup.
As for the EV, it will feature two battery packs likely mirroring that of the Harrier EV. Thus, we can expect the claimed driving range to be over 500 km between charges and it will support bi-directional charging as well as DC fast charging capability. The Sierra EV will be positioned between the Curvv EV and Harrier EV.
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2. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara:
Maruti Suzuki is certainly gearing up to introduce its first all-electric SUV, the e Vitara, following the commencement of its export operations a couple of months ago. Expected to reach showrooms in the coming months via Nexa outlets, the e Vitara will come with two battery configurations offering a claimed range of a little over 500 km on a full charge. The cabin will boast premium features such as a large touchscreen infotainment system, fully digital driver’s display and Level 2 ADAS.
3. Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV:
The Urban Cruiser BEV will share the same Heartect e platform as the e Vitara and much of its hardware. It will also come with two battery pack choices boasting an almost similar range on a single charge. Though the SUV will sport distinct exterior styling cues and slightly altered dimensions to reflect Toyota’s design language, most of the cabin features and equipment will mirror its Maruti counterpart. The Urban Cruiser BEV is expected to make its market entry soon after the e Vitara goes on sale.
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4. Mahindra XEV 7e:
Mahindra is planning to introduce a facelifted version of the XUV700 by early 2026. In addition to this, Mahindra is also progressing with development of the XUV.e8-derived XEV 7e – a three-row electric SUV which is influenced by the XUV700 too. It will have several commonalities with the XEV 9e and BE 6 including the triple screen layout.
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