India's popular SUVs - Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Honda Elevate - are set to go hybrid in the next few years to offer greener mobility solutions in the under Rs 20 lakh SUV segment.
Expected launch timeline for the upcoming hybrid models: Kia Seltos Hybrid in early 2026, Honda Elevate Hybrid in H2 2026, and Hyundai Creta Hybrid in 2027.
Kia Seltos will introduce a 1.5L hybrid powertrain in early 2026, likely more fuel-efficient than its ICE model.
Honda Elevate plans to offer a hybrid version in H2 2026, expected to share a hybrid setup with the City e:HEV.
Hyundai Creta's new-generation model, codenamed SX3, will likely drop its diesel engine in favor of a 1.5L petrol-electric hybrid system due to upcoming emission norms in 2027.