Between 2024 and 2025, 5 New Compact SUVs under Rs. 9 Lakh will launch soon providing with variety of options for consumers to select and buy as per their budgets. In this article, why don’t we go ahead and list all the known details about these 5 SUVs from brands – Mahindra, Kia, Hyundai, Skoda, and Nissan.
New Mahindra XUV3XO
- Mahindra XUV300 renamed to XUV3XO.
- Exterior Design changes over XUV300 includes new C-shape LED DRLs and Tail-lamps, Dual LED Projectors, black element with mini LEDs at the edges joining the headlamps, new bumpers, alloy wheels, LED Light bars, etc.
- Interiors look similar to the XUV400 with upgrades over it like centre console is equipped with electric parking brake instead of manual handbrake, panoramic sunroof on top, and more.
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- Dimensions will be more or less the same.
- Engine Options;
- 1.2 L Turbo Petrol (108.62 BHP, 200 NM) (6 Speed MT / AMT)
- 1.2 L Turbo Petrol (128.73 BHP, 230 NM) (6 Speed MT)
- 1.5 L Diesel (115.05 BHP, 300 NM) (6 Speed MT / AMT)
- New Features: Ventilated Front Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Panoramic Sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Cluster and Infotainment, Ambient Lights, and more.
- Expected Price: Rs. 8.50 – Rs. 15 Lakh
- Launch: April 29th, 2024
- Rivals: Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza and Fronx, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite
Nissan Magnite Facelift
- Exterior Design Changes includes new multi-spoke alloy wheels, new LED Tail-lamps, shark fin antenna on top replacing micro-roof antenna, and front profile may include closed Curve-ish V-shape Grille while cube-shape fog lamps on the ends of bumper.
- Interiors changes include new upholstery, big infotainment system, Digital Instrument Cluster, dual-tone options for the dashboard, tweaked centre console, and more.
- Built on CMF-A+ Platform.
- Dimensions will most likely remain the same as before.
- Engine Options:
- 1.0 L Turbo Petrol (71.01 BHP, 96 NM) (5 Speed MT / AMT)
- 1.0 L Turbo Petrol (99 BHP, 160 NM) (5 Speed MT, CVT )
- New Features: Ventilated Seats, Auto-Dimming IRVM, Sunroof, and more.
- Expected Price: Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 11.50 Lakh
- Expected Launch: Late 2024
Kia Clavis SUV
- Exterior Design takes inspiration from Soul SUV and other electric SUV line-ups like vertical LED DRLs from EV5, tail-lamps from EV9, and some other elements as well.
- Interior Design will likely a blend between Sonet and the Seltos like free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment, digital instrument cluster from Seltos, HVAC control panel from Seltos, etc. and more.
- Dimensions will be just above 4 Meters in length with a likely 2.6 Meters wheelbase.
- Engine Options:
- 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Petrol (81.8 BHP, 113.8 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed IVT)
- 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (118.41 BHP, 172 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
- 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel (113.98 BHP, 250 NM) (6 Speed MT / IMT / AT)
- Expected Launch: Late 2024
- Expected Pricing; Rs. 9 – Rs. 17 Lakhs
New Skoda’s Compact SUV
- Exterior Design will likely share elements with the Kushaq while also having the classic Skoda grille except as per teaser it’ll be slightly different.
- Interior will also be similar to Kushaq like 10.25-inch infotainment system blended with the dashboard design, 2-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster behind, and likely a sunroof on top.
- Built on MQB AO IN Platform.
- Dimensions will be under 4 meters in length with a likely wheelbase of 2.5 Meters.
- Engine Options: 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (113.98 BHP, 178 NM) (6 Speed MT / AT)
- Features: Ventilated Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Wireless Charging Pad, Cooled Glovebox, and more.
- Expected Pricing: Rs. 8 – Rs. 15 Lakhs
- Expected Launch: March 2025
Next-Gen Hyundai Venue
- Exterior design could take inspiration from the new Creta in terms of front fascia, tail-lamps, and other styling elements.
- Interior however will feature free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment system with digital instrument cluster from the Creta; new upholstery for cabin and redesigned dashboard design.
- Based on Hyundai-Kia K1 Platform.
- Dimensions will be the same as before.
- Engine Options: 1.2 L 4 Cylinder Kappa Petrol (81.8 BHP, 113.8 NM) (5 Speed MT)
1.0 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol (118.41 BHP, 172 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel (113.98 BHP, 250 NM) (6 Speed MT) - New Features: Ventilated Seats, 360 Surround View Camera, Front Parking Sensors, Updated ADAS to Level 2, and so much more.
- Expected Pricing: Rs. 8 – Rs. 15 Lakhs
- Expected Launch: Second Half of 2025