
These new MPVs will boast crazy features, spacious cabin and premium look to make it as appealing as possible to the Indian audience!
The Indian market will soon see the launch of 3 New MPVs from 3 Brands – Kia, Maruti Suzuki, and the MG Motors. MPVs from these 3 brands will launch by 2026 with the brands introducing these models in both ICE and Electric versions. Let’s take a look and see which these MPVs are –
Kia Carens
Expected Launch: ICE: H1 2025 EV: H2 2025
Kia has been testing the Carens in India, revealing some design details despite the camouflage. The Carens features alloy wheels similar to the upcoming Kia EV5, with a 5-spoke design for both the EV and ICE versions. The front has L-shaped LED DRLs, a thin LED light bar, and LED projectors, while the rear includes C-shaped connected LED tail-lamps and revised bumpers.
Interior features are expected to resemble the Seltos, including a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, updated controls, and an electric parking brake. Both the EV and ICE versions are likely to offer 6 and 7-seater options, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and new upholstery.
- Battery Specs: EV: 45-50 kWh battery pack, 450-500 km Range [Expected]
- Engine Specs [ICE]:
- 1.5 L Diesel – 114 BHP, 250 NM – 6 Speed MT / IMT / AT
- 1.5 L Turbo Petrol – 158 BHP, 253 NM – 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT
Kia is expected to launch the Carens ICE in the 1st half of 2025, while the EV version sometime in 2nd half of 2025.
Maruti Suzuki Spacia-based MPV [Codenamed: YDB]
Expected Launch: 2026
Maruti Suzuki is developing an all-new Spacia-based MPV, codenamed YDB, which will be much more affordable than its best-selling MPV, Ertiga. Since it’ll be Spacia-based, so expect it to have design inspired as well along it may also get sliding doors which Maruti may take from the Eeco model to keep the price on the lower side. This new MPV will compete with the likes of Renault Triber. Additionally, it’ll be get the new Z-Series engine found in the Swift, and possible it could also get the Hybrid powertrain as well.
Engine Specs: 1.2 L Z12E Petrol – 80.46 BHP, 111.7 NM – 5 Speed MT / AMT
MG 9 MPV
Expected Launch: March 2025
The MG M9 electric MPV will launch in India by March 2025, priced around Rs 65 lakh (ex-showroom). First showcased as the Mifa 9 at the 2023 Auto Expo, it features a spacious three-row, 7-seater layout with luxurious second-row reclining ottoman seats offering eight massage functions. The M9 comes equipped with several premium features like three-zone climate control, seat ventilation, dual sunroofs, powered sliding rear doors, a second-row touchscreen panel, and rear entertainment screens. It sports a boxy MPV design with a full-width LED light bar, vertical tail-lights connected via an LED strip, chrome accents, and a neatly integrated front bumper. MG will initially retail the M9 through its premium MG Select outlets in 12 cities across India, targeting buyers of the Kia Carnival and Toyota Vellfire. Unlike its competitors, the M9 features a pure-electric powertrain with the following battery specs:
- 90 kWh Battery Pack – Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) – 242 BHP, 350 NM – 430 KM Range