The Hyundai Creta has dominated the mid-size SUV segment in India for years. Buyers have always trusted it for its comfort, features and everyday usability. However, recently the market has seen a plethora of new additions, such as the Sierra and Seltos. And it doesn’t end here. We have some new upcoming SUVs launching in 2026 that might put the Creta in some great trouble!Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Upcoming Creta Rivals- Renault Duster
Renault recently unveiled the iconic Duster, marking the comeback of one of its most popular SUVs in a fresh new form. The new Duster comes with a tall and boxy design, which gives the car a more rugged and bold look. The Duster comes loaded with features like a panoramic sunroof, an electric tailgate, a 360-degree camera, six airbags, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, level-2 ADAS, and much more.
The Duster comes with 3 engine options- a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine (160bhp and 280Nm), a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (98bhp and 160Nm) and a 1.8-litre hybrid engine (160bhp and 172Nm). The deliveries will start mid-April, while the hybrid options will come out around Diwali. Renault has announced it will reveal the prices in mid-March, but we expect it to fall between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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Nissan Tekton
The all-new Nissan Tekton is set to play a key role in Nissan’s comeback strategy for the Indian SUV market. It will arrive as a strong Hyundai Creta rival next month. The Tekton shares similarities with the Duster; hence, it is expected to offer a premium feature pack, including a 10.1-inch infotainment display, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, and much more.
Just like the Duster, the Tekton also offers similar engine options. The engine line-up is likely to include a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (99bhp and 160Nm) and a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine (160bhp and 280Nm), paired with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT transmission. We can also expect a 1.8-litre hybrid engine option, recently revealed in the Duster. The Tekton is expected to price between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 26 lakh (on-road Mumbai), with bookings likely to begin by April 2026.
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Upcoming Creta Rivals- Tata Sierra.ev
The Tata Sierra has been a massive hit since its launch. Being one of the most talked about car of 2025, Sierra clocked 70,000 bookings on its first day. With that in mind, Tata is now all set to bring the Sierra EV. The Sierra EV will closely mirror the design of the ICE Sierra, retaining tall stance and signature blacked-out C pillar, with only minor EV-specific changes. The SUV will offer a premium feature list that includes a three-screen setup, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, level-2+ ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and more.
In terms of powertrain, the Sierra is expected to share it with the Curvv.ev and Harrier.ev. It is likely to offer 55kWh, 65kWh and 75kWh battery options. The driving range is likely to be around 500km for the smaller battery pack and 600km for the larger battery pack. With all these features and battery packs, we can expect the price to fall between Rs 18 lakh and Rs 26 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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Skoda Kushaq
Skoda officially unveiled the Kushaq facelift in January 2026, positioning it as a strong rival to the Hyundai Creta for 2026. The pre-bookings have already started. The Kushaq features a modern and rugged design with a new LED headlamp and grille, updated bumpers, and a connected LED tail lamp. The Kushaq also features a backlit Skoda logo for the first time. On the feature front, the Kushaq comes with first-in-segment rear seat massaging seats. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, a 10.2-inch fully digital driver’s display, a 10-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, six airbags, and more. However, it does miss out on ADAS and a 360-degree camera.
In terms of the engine, the Kushaq comes with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine paired now paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. You also get a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, with the 7-speed DSG. The outgoing Kushaq is currently priced between Rs 12.73 lakh and Rs 22.07 lakh (on-road Mumbai). So we can expect it to be priced at a premium of Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000.
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Upcoming Creta Rivals- Volkswagen Taigun
Next on the list of upcoming Creta rivals is the Volkswagen Taigun. As a contender among the upcoming Hyundai Creta rivals, the Volkswagen Taigun facelift is expected to offer a strong feature package. It is likely to get a 10-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, and powered, ventilated front seats. In terms of safety features, ADAS is unlikely, as the Skoda Kodiaq misses out, while the Volkswagen Tiguan offers it. We can expect a similar strategy here as well. However, we do expect a 360-degree camera to be offered on higher variants.
Powertrain options will likely stay the same, with the 1.0L and 1.5L turbo-petrol engines paired with manual and DSG gearboxes. The facelifted Taigun is expected to launch in early 2026. The current Taigun is priced from Rs 13.51 lakh to Rs 22.70 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The updated model is expected to be priced close to this, with an increase of around Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella & Maruti E-Vitara
Last on the list we have two EV rivals for the Creta- the Maruti E-Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella launching in mid 2026. Thanks to their partnership, both SUVs share the same features and specifications, with only exterior changes.
Built on the same platform, they offer the same features like twin screen setup, level 2 ADAS, 7-airbags standard, 360-degree camera, JBL premium audio system, wireless charging, sunroof, powered ventilated seats and more.
Just like the features, the powertrains for the Toyota Ebella is shared with its Maruti sibling. They both get two battery pack options- 49kWh and 61kWh. However, one major difference we notice is that the Ebella is offered in 2WD configuration, unlike the AWD on the E-Vitara. We can expect them to be priced closely in the priec bracket of Rs 18 lakh and Rs 26 lakh (on-road Mumbai).