Earlier, buyers who wanted a high-mileage car would go to their nearest Maruti dealership. However, times have changed now, as many automakers are trying to enter the space that was once dominated by Maruti. That said, we will discuss about three upcoming SUVs that are expected to offer Maruti-like mileage.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Renault Duster Hybrid
Renault has brought back the Duster name in India, and the hybrid version is the one to wait for. It pairs a 1.8-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine with dual electric motors and a 1.4kWh battery pack.
Expected mileage is in the 24–26 kmpl range, with a claimed driving range of nearly 1,000 km on a full tank. Demand already looks strong; reports suggest Renault has stopped accepting new bookings, with deliveries expected around Diwali.
This puts the Duster in competition with the Grand Vitara, but with a punchier engine and a rugged SUV character.
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Nissan Tekton Hybrid
The Tekton is Nissan’s version of the Renault-Nissan Alliance platform that underpins the Duster, and the hybrid variant shares the same 1.8-litre strong-hybrid powertrain. It’s expected to arrive slightly later than the Duster by early 2027, and is likely to be priced in the Rs 12 lakh and Rs 24 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) range.
Because it shares its specs with the Duster Hybrid, expect similar fuel efficiency. What it brings to the table differently is Nissan’s own design language, as it has already dubbed it “Baby Patrol”.
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Honda’s New Mid-Size SUV
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In May 2026, Honda’s global CEO confirmed a major strategy shift for India: the company will introduce two all-new, India-focused SUVs, including a new mid-size SUV positioned alongside the current Elevate. It’s expected to ride on a new platform built to support ICE, hybrid, and electric powertrains.
Honda hasn’t confirmed any technical details yet, so this entry comes with a genuine assumption built in: the safest bet is that it leans on Honda’s existing Atkinson-cycle hybrid system, the same e:HEV setup already doing duty in the City, which delivers a claimed 26.5 kmpl. That would put it squarely in Maruti-rivalling territory from day one.
However, Honda has already talked about wanting a “locally developed hybrid powertrain” for this new SUV, which suggests something built specifically for cost and efficiency in the Indian market, potentially an India-tuned hybrid architecture instead of just carrying over from the other models. Either way, Honda is clearly aiming squarely at the Grand Vitara/Hyryder space.
Now, this Honda SUV isn’t coming this year. Honda’s timeline points to a late 2027 or early 2028 launch, so you would need to wait a bit longer.
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