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India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027

Chintan Mehta

07 May 2025, 11:41 AM

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India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027
The Indian auto industry advances forward at full speed. Compact SUVs that Indians routinely select as their main urban vehicles are now transitioning into environmentally conscious hybrid and electric variants. The companies Mahindra, Hyundai, and Maruti Suzuki alongside Renault and Kia are developing hybrid and electric versions of their best-selling compact SUVs for launch during the 2027 to 2028 period.

Hyundai Venue EV: A Familiar Name, Now Electric

India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027

Hyundai intends to introduce the electric version of the Venue SUV by 2027 as part of its strategic move to offer affordable electric models for the Indian market. The electric version of the Hyundai Venue promises to deliver a strong blend of low price and high efficiency to customers who already recognize this SUV brand.

Hyundai continues its electric vehicle expansion toward mainstream products that will cater to everyday drivers. 

Kia Syros EV: A New Contender

India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027
The Syros EV from Kia will enter the market during early 2026. The forthcoming Syros EV from Kia is expected to run 450 km with a complete battery charge. The Anantapur facility of Kia will construct this model to compete with the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. 
Due to its commercial focus on practical EVs, Kia is launching a single compact package which brings together style and performance.

Mahindra XUV 3XO: The Early Adopter

India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027

Electric Version:

The XUV 3XO electric variant will become available to the market during the middle of 2025. The electric version of the Mahindra XUV 3XO will arrive by mid-2025 with a 35kWh battery together with exterior changes distinguishing its appearance from the regular petrol model.

Hybrid Version:

The hybrid XUV 3XO from Mahindra comes out in 2026 using a 1.2L turbo petrol engine which works together with an electric motor. The hybrid system in the new vehicle model delivers superior fuel efficiency than the base version does.
Mahindra XUV places heavy bets on hybrid and EV technologies to succeed in India’s under-20 lakh price segment.

Maruti Brezza Hybrid: The Fuel Saver

India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027
Maruti Suzuki works on building an advanced hybrid system which it plans to introduce within its model lineup starting from the Fronx to Swift and Baleno and ending with Brezza. The Brezza hybrid is expected to reach the market during 2029 equipped with Maruti’s Z-Series petrol engine which promises more than 35 kmpl fuel economy.
The company is pursuing hybrid technology ahead of full electric solutions because it first wants to enhance fuel efficiency.

Renault Kiger EV: The French Model Goes Electric

India’s Compact SUVs Go Green: 5 Popular Models Turning Hybrid or Electric by 2027
The upcoming electric Renault Kiger electric SUV will enter the market during early 2027. The RJ2K5 platform development will create a budget-friendly EV version that plans to reach sales levels below ₹15 lakh.
Market research suggests this electric SUV will belong to the lowest-priced segment of its category.

Why Does This Matter in 2025

  • The Indian government has established challenging targets to minimize carbon dioxide production in the atmosphere.  
  • Fuel efficiency has become more crucial because petrol prices have exceeded ₹110/litre in different cities thus spurring interest in efficient hybrid and EV models. 
  • Current EV affordability stems from two government measures which provide both financial benefits and tax savings to buyers.

Final Thoughts

People who need to acquire a compact SUV should examine hybrid models and electric vehicles before their purchase in the next two years. Modern automobiles deliver improved cleanliness and quieter operation together with potential economic advantages for operations.

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