The mid-size SUV market in India is about to get incredibly crowded. As of Saturday, December 27, 2025, the buzz around the newly opened bookings for the Tata Sierra is just the tip of the iceberg.
The thing is, if you’re planning to drop 15–20 lakhs on a new SUV, you might want to hold your horses. Or nothing. Let’s be real, the next six months are going to see a literal tidal wave of metal hitting showrooms. Those too.
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The Rivals: Launch Timeline
The “big four” challengers are lining up their shots, and the dates are coming fast:
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Kia Seltos (Gen-2): Launching January 2, 2026.1 It’s bigger, bolder, and frankly, the exterior is going to be polarising. But inside? It’s keeping physical buttons for the fans and getting a massive 2,690 mm wheelbase.
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Renault Duster (Gen-3): Unveiling January 26, 2026.2 The icon is back. We’re talking 1.0L and 1.3L turbo-petrols and—finally—a panoramic sunroof for the India-spec model.
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Skoda Kushaq Facelift: Expected mid-January 2026. And here’s the kicker: it’s getting segment-first massage functions for the rear seats. Plus, a panoramic sunroof to match the rivals.
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Nissan Tekton: Coming June 2026.3 This is the Duster’s “corporate cousin” but looks completely different, taking design cues from the massive Nissan Patrol.
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Quick Comparison: What’s Coming?
| Model | Key Highlight | Estimated Price |
| Tata Sierra | Iconic Alpine glass roof & EV/ICE options | ₹11.5L – ₹25L |
| Kia Seltos | Massive 2,690mm wheelbase & physical controls | ₹11.2L – ₹22L |
| Renault Duster | Rugged CMF-B platform & 4×4 capability | ₹10.0L – ₹20L |
| Skoda Kushaq | Rear seat massage function (Segment first) | ₹11.0L – ₹19L |
| Nissan Tekton | Patrol-inspired styling & 1.3L Turbo | ₹11.0L – ₹18L |
It’s an ongoing situation where the “old guards” like the Creta and Grand Vitara are going to have to fight tooth and nail to keep their crowns. Whether you want the nostalgia of the Sierra or the tech-heavy Seltos, January is basically going to be “SUV Month” in India.
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