New compact SUVs from brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Skoda are about to launch in India.
Leading automakers including Skoda, Hyundai, and Kia are expected to deliver a flurry of new models in the popular compact SUV class in the Indian market in 2025.
1. Skoda Compact SUV:
The long-awaited Indian launch date for Skoda’s compact SUV has now revealed. This sub-four-meter SUV is scheduled to go on sale in March 2025. It will be constructed on the highly localised MQB A0 IN platform and will share a number of parts with the Kushaq, its midsize SUV sibling. A 1.0L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine will provide its power.
The engine’s power and torque outputs, which are 115 PS and 178 Nm, respectively, are planned to be the same as those of the Kushaq. Customers will be able to select between an automatic and manual gearbox.
2. New Gen Hyundai Venue:
Hyundai is going to introduce the second generation Venue next year, coinciding with the start of production at the recently purchased Talegaon plant (previously held by General Motors). The 2025 Hyundai Venue, code-named Q2Xi internally, will see substantial improvements in terms of functionality and design, but no major mechanical changes are anticipated.
3. Kia Syros:
The Kia Clavis is projected to launch in India in early 2025 and will eventually be available in hybrid and electric forms. Sandwiched between the Sonet and the Seltos, the Clavis—rumored to be called Syros—will include an SUV style that is reminiscent of the popular Soul SUV around the world.
Anticipated for delivery in the latter part of 2025, the Kia Clavis electric version seeks to meet the growing need for environmentally friendly mobility options. A huge touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charger, and other comforts are just a few of the things that it is expected to offer.
