Toyota Land Cruiser FJ (Mini Fortuner) To Debut Within The Next 12 Months

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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, based on the low-cost IMV 0 platform, could make its world premiere in the April-June 2026 period

Toyota’s upcoming Land Cruiser FJ, originally expected to arrive in 2025, is now scheduled to enter global production in the second quarter of next year according to reports. Designed as a more attainable addition to the brand’s off-road range, the model will sit on the IMV 0 platform – a ladder-frame architecture that also underpins the rugged Hilux Champ currently sold in Thailand.

Leaked design patents have cemented the visual trajectory of the long anticipated model which stays in line with the previously shown concept and teaser image. The renderings reveal a boxy, upright front fascia, squared-off wheel arches and a flat roof profile. Expected to slot beneath the Fortuner in Toyota’s SUV hierarchy, the Land Cruiser FJ is said to be nurtured as a nod to earlier generations of the nameplate.

Design details seen in the leaked patent sketches offer further clarity on the production-spec Toyota Land Cruiser FJ. A pair of C-shaped LED daytime running lights take centre stage at the front while the rear end is defined by boxy tail lamps, upright body panels and prominent cladding. The tall pillars and a flat roofline round off its throwback silhouette – evoking earlier Land Cruiser generations.

Also Read: Toyota Reports 5% Sales Growth In June 2025, H1 Volumes Up 16%

 

As for what will lie under the bonnet, early indications point to an expansive powertrain lineup. While specifics remain under wraps, speculation suggests that the range could begin with a 1.5-litre diesel and extend to the familiar 2.8-litre GD series mild-hybrid 48V diesel engine already used in several of Toyota’s existing ladder-frame models.

Additional reports indicate that Toyota could offer the upcoming Land Cruiser FJ with a full-time four-wheel-drive system. The setup is expected to feature a Torsen limited-slip differential and a range of selectable drive modes aimed at improving traction across varied terrain. As for its prospects in the Indian market, there is no confirmation yet regarding whether Toyota intends to bring the FJ here.

Also Read: Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Prestige Package Launched In India

Toyota Hilux Champ

Petrol options for the upcoming Land Cruiser FJ are also being weighed with both 2.0-litre and 2.7-litre inline-four engines said to be in contention. Of the two, the 2.7-litre 2TR-FE motor, known for delivering 163 PS, appears to be the frontrunner at this stage. Although no electric variant has been confirmed yet, the possibility of a battery-powered version cannot be ruled out entirely.

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Mahindra Thar EV, Scorpio EV & Scorpio Pickup Likely Debut Next Month

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Mahindra has so far teased the Vision.T, Vision.S and Vision.SXT likely previewing the Thar EV, Scorpio EV and Scorpio pickup respectively

As anticipation builds for Mahindra’s Freedom_NU showcase scheduled on August 15 in Mumbai, teaser campaigns are shaping up expectations. After recently dropping glimpses of the Vision.T concept online – hinting at the upcoming Thar EV – the company offered a peek at a second model, the Vision.S as well while another teaser has also been released.

Speculation has intensified around the possibility of the near-production Scorpio Electric making a debut during the Independence Day event as the Vision.S. The new teaser signifying the Vision.SXT concept points toward the close-to-production iteration of the Scorpio N pickup concept first revealed in 2023 at the Futurescape event in South Africa.

Mahindra appears to be preparing a new lineup of future-ready models that bridge familiar nameplates with next generation electrification. The latest teaser further read “A vision designed for bold adventures” and thus confirming another SUV capable of serious off-roading. Its association with the Vision.S in terms of nomenclature reiterates the Scorpio connection.

Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6 Pack Two With 79 kWh Battery Launched At Rs. 21.90 Lakh

You could readily see hinges on the clamshell bonnet, muscular dark fenders and wide tyres while more off-road based equipment could also be on offer to emphasise its appeal as a hardcore 4×4. The Vision.T concept, on the other hand, is expected to signal a notable departure from the Thar.e study that preceded it – potentially setting the tone for Mahindra’s next phase of electric off-road design.

Beyond this model, the brand is reportedly preparing to pull the covers off at least three more concepts and two of them have already been teased – Vision.S and Vision.SXT – while also introducing an entirely new platform that could underpin several models in the years to come.

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Among the expected highlights is the new generation Bolero. As part of its wider roadmap, Mahindra continues to test revised versions of the XUV700 and the three-door Thar – both of which have been spotted on public roads in recent weeks. Also under development is a compact electric SUV based on the XUV 3XO while the XEV 7e is also in the works.

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5+ All-New Hyundai SUVs Waiting To Launch In India – Hybrid, EV, ICE

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We have brought you a detailed look at what’s expected to arrive as part of Hyundai’s expanding SUV lineup in the near future

Hyundai’s SUV bench is getting crowded but not with what’s already on sale. A new set of launches is brewing behind the scenes with the Korean manufacturer working across multiple fronts. From mid-cycle facelifts to platform upgrades and a few completely new nameplates, the upcoming vehicles stretches from petrol to hybrid and electric.

The intention is simple enough: to dig deeper into segments where Hyundai already plays and to find new customers where it does not. Updated versions of known models will arrive alongside next-gen replacements and a few long anticipated first timers. Here is a list of the potential upcoming SUVs:

1. New Hyundai Venue:

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The Hyundai Venue is in line for a big upgrade that could land sometime around this festive season. No changes are expected under the hood but the upcoming iteration will bring a revised design language and a reworked features list along with a more upscale interior.

Also Read: Hyundai India Sells Over 11 Lakh Sunroof-Equipped Cars In Just 5 Years

2. Next-Gen Hyundai Creta:

Representational

Hyundai’s product roadmap for the next-generation Creta points to a global rollout sometime in 2027. A hybrid powertrain is understood to be part of the plan marking a significant departure from the current petrol and diesel setups. While precise mechanical details remain under wraps, expect a complete design overhaul along with a reworked interior and brand new features.

3. New Hyundai Tucson:

The updated iteration of the Hyundai Tucson, retailing in several international markets for sometime now, comes fitted with a reshaped grille, new skid plates, tweaked lighting elements and revised alloy wheel designs. The cabin has undergone a significant overhaul featuring a reworked dashboard layout and a curved digital display setup. While not confirmed yet, it could be part of the upcoming premium SUV offerings.

Also Read: Hyundai Creta Becomes India’s Highest-Selling Car In June 2025

4. Hyundai Inster Electric:

Inster Cross

A compact electric SUV under development at Hyundai is being geared specifically for the Indian market with a launch window projected sometime in 2026. Based loosely on the global Inster EV, the model is being worked on to rival the Tata Punch EV and is expected to sit just under the four-metre mark.

Also Read: Hyundai Creta To Get 3 New Rivals Soon – Renault, Maruti & Nissan

5. Hyundai Ioniq 9:

After being previewed earlier this year, Hyundai’s largest electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, now seems to be heading towards an Indian market launch in the near future. The vehicle is underpinned by the E-GMP architecture, a modular skateboard-style EV platform shared with the Kia EV9. It is expected to arrive via the CBU route.

6. Hyundai Ni1i Premium SUV:

Global Tucson Hybrid

Hyundai’s engineering teams are preparing a three-row SUV that would bridge the gap between the Alcazar and Tucson. The larger model is planned around a strong hybrid setup and is expected to be manufactured at the company’s Talegaon plant. If current timelines hold, production could begin in a couple of years.

7. Hyundai Bayon:

Based on the global Bayon, Hyundai is expected to introduce a new compact SUV in the coming years. The sub-four-metre SUV makes a lot of sense as the platform will be shared with the i20 and we expect the 1.0L turbo petrol, 1.5L diesel and 1.2L NA petrol engines to feature as well.

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Maruti Suzuki To Launch 2 New SUVs Soon In India – 1 EV & 1 Hybrid

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An all-new 5-seater midsize SUV, likely dubbed Escudo, and an electric SUV, the e Vitara, are headed to Maruti Suzuki showrooms in the coming months

As we exclusively revealed a while ago, Maruti Suzuki has been working on a new five-seater SUV that will sit below the Grand Vitara in the portfolio, yet it may end up being marginally longer than the model it sits under. Retail will take place through the Arena channel, not Nexa, placing it in a different commercial zone altogether.

Both the 1.5-litre mild-hybrid and strong-hybrid petrol units are expected to be carried forward from the Grand Vitara for this new SUV and it could be dubbed the Escudo. However, we expect the former to feature prominently in the lineup as it will likely be priced between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom) to appeal to a large band of consumers.

Judging by the spy images, it is clear that the SUV will take design inspiration from the Grand Vitara as well as the forthcoming e Vitara. The interior could be heavily influenced by the Grand Vitara and Brezza as the shared features list comprising a nine-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multiple airbags, a semi-digital instrument console, climate control, etc could be available. A CNG version is also a possibility.

Also Read: Over 33% Of Maruti Suzuki Car Sales Came From CNG Vehicles In FY25

In addition, the fully electric e Vitara is also being lined up for a market debut around the festive period (September mostly). Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming midsize electric SUV will be sold in three trims: Delta, Zeta and Alpha. Two battery configurations will be available – a 48.8 kWh pack and a larger 61.1 kWh unit with the latter expected to return an ARAI-certified driving range of around 500 km per charge.

Once launched, it will square off against a rapidly filling field of electric midsize SUVs such as the Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e, Tata Harrier EV and Hyundai’s Creta EV. It will spawn a Toyota sibling in the form of Urban Cruiser BEV and both models will be rolled out of SMC’s production facility in Gujarat for India and international markets.

Also Read: 3 Upcoming Maruti Suzuki & Toyota SUVs Soon In India

The India-bound version is expected to be limited to a front-wheel drive setup. A fast charging function will allow the battery to be topped up from zero to 80 per cent in just 50 minutes. Maruti Suzuki will provide a broad selection of ten exterior colour choices for buyers.

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Mahindra XEV 7e, Thar & XUV700 Facelifts Arriving Soon – Key Details

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Mahindra’s newfound push for premium SUVs in the recent years has significantly elevated its brand image, and there’s more to come

Mahindra plans to launch seven ICE SUVs and five BEVs by 2030, and many of these would be higher-end products. Among the new premium launches next year will be the new Mahindra Thar, the new Mahindra XUV700, and the Mahindra XEV 7e.

1. New Mahindra Thar

Introduced in 2020, the second-generation Mahindra Thar has seen phenomenal success, but it’s well overdue for a facelift now. However, product lifecycles are typically longer for ladder-frame SUVs, and seeing the current model still doing well, Mahindra will take around a year more to replace it with the facelifted version.

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Codenamed W515, the new Thar will follow in the footsteps of the larger Thar Roxx. A similar new radiator grille with double vertical slots, LED headlamps with a C-shaped DRL, revised bumper, new alloy wheels, etc. are among the expected exterior changes. The interior, too, could somewhat mirror the Thar Roxx, featuring a new steering wheel, a larger, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a sunroof (hard-top-only). The new Thar is unlikely to have any mechanical changes.

Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6 Pack Two With 79 kWh Battery Launched At Rs. 21.90 Lakh

2. New Mahindra XUV700

The new Mahindra XUV 700 will be a facelifted version of the current model launched in 2021. Spy shots indicate it will feature tweaked headlamps with dual U-shaped clusters, a new six-slot radiator grille, revised bumpers, and new rear reflectors among other exterior changes, possibly including new 18-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the facelifted XUV700 could have some major changes to the dashboard design, including the incorporation of a triple-screen setup like the XEV 9e, as well as a new colour scheme. No mechanical changes are expected in this model either. Mahindra is likely to launch the new XUV700 within a year.

Also Read: Mahindra Vision S Concept Teased, Scorpio Electric Debut On Aug 15?

3. Mahindra XEV 7e

The aforementioned facelift ICE SUVs are likely to be preceded by a first-ever Mahindra XEV 7e, essentially a Mahindra XEV 9e in an SUV format similar to the Mahindra XUV700. Unlike the SUV-coupe, the SUV, which will have a silhouette similar to the XUV700, will offer three-row seating.

The XEV 7e is likely to be offered with the same 170 kW (228 hp)/380 Nm and 210 kW (282 hp)/380 Nm rear motor and 59 kWh and 79 kWh LFP battery pack options as the XEV 9e. Expect it to hit 0 to 100 km/h as quickly as close to 7 seconds and deliver a range of up to around 600 km. Expect Mahindra to offer the XEV 7e with a frunk, a gesture-controlled power tailgate, adaptive suspension, a 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen, AutoPark, and various other premium features similar to the XEV 9e.

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Top 10 Best-Selling CNG Cars In India In FY2025 – Ertiga To Nexon

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With petrol cars becoming significantly more expensive to use because of rising fuel costs in the recent years, CNG cars are back in trend

CNG cars are experiencing a surge in demand in India with customers increasingly preferring them over petrol models. Their market share grew from just 6.3% in FY2020 to more than threefold to 19.5% last fiscal. Here’s a compilation of the top 10 best-selling CNG cars in India in FY2025.

The Maruti Ertiga CNG, the bi-fuel variant of India’s best-selling MPV, was the no.1 CNG model in the country in FY2025. Maruti Suzuki sold 1,29,920 units of the CNG MPV during this period. The Ertiga CNG has an efficiency rating of 26.11 km/kg and is priced from 11,00,499 rupees (ex-showroom Delhi).

On the second rank was the Maruti Wagon R CNG, logging 1,02,128 units in the register. Costing 6,68,500 rupees (ex-showroom) in the base trim, it delivers an excellent fuel economy of 33.47 km/kg. The third spot was also occupied by a Maruti Suzuki – the Dzire CNG, with 89,015 units. The Dzire CNG retails at 8,79,000 rupees (ex-showroom) onwards and returns an even more impressive fuel economy of 33.73 km/kg.

Also Read: 3 Upcoming Maruti Suzuki & Toyota SUVs Soon In India

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Rank	Model	FY2025 Sales
1	Maruti Ertiga CNG	1,29,920
2	Maruti Wagon R CNG	1,02,128
3	Maruti Dzire CNG	89,015
4	Tata Punch.ev CNG	71,113
5	Maruti Vitara Brezza CNG	70,928
6	Maruti Eeco CNG	59,520
7	Hyundai Aura CNG	49,464
8	Maruti Fronx CNG	42,051
9	Tata Nexon CNG	34,712
10	Maruti Baleno CNG	24,220

The Tata Punch CNG was the fourth-best-selling CNG model in India between April 2024 and March 2025. Tata Motors delivered 71,113 units of the CNG-powered micro-SUV, which costs 7,29,990 rupees (ex-showroom) onwards and isn’t quite efficient with a 26.99 km/kg rating.

The fifth model on the sales chart was the Maruti Vitara Brezza CNG, priced from 9,64,000 rupees (ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki sold 70,928 units of the CNG SUV, which has a fuel economy rating of 25.51 km/kg. Holding the sixth position is another Maruti Suzuki – the Eeco CNG, having registered 59,520 units in sales. The Eeco CNG is available in only one trim, priced at 6,95,500 rupees (ex-showroom), and it has a fuel economy rating of 26.78 km/kg.

Also Read: Tata’s CNG Sales Surpass Combined Electric And Diesel Sales In FY 2025

Thanks to the Aura CNG, Hyundai also cracked the top 10 best-selling CNG cars list. The company shipped 49,464 units of the CNG sedan, which costs 7,54,800 rupees (ex-showroom) onwards and returns a fuel economy of 28.4 km/kg. Ranking eighth was the Maruti Fronx CNG, costing 8,49,500 rupees (ex-showroom) in the base trim and offering a fuel efficiency of 28.51 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki shipped 42,051 units of this model last fiscal.

Ranking ninth was the Tata Nexon CNG, India’s first CNG model with a turbocharged engine. Tata Motors has priced the Nexon CNG from 8,99,990 rupees (ex-showroom) and delivered 34,712 units of the same last year. This model is officially claimed to deliver a fuel economy of 24 km/kg. The Maruti Baleno CNG was on the last spot, with 24,220 units delivered. Priced from 8,44,000 rupees (ex-showroom), it has an impressive fuel efficiency rating of 30.61 km/kg.

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2 New Electric MPV Launching This Month – Battery Pack, Range, Features

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MPV choices in India may be limited, especially in the electric category, but that’s set to change this month with the launch of two models

The MPV segment is poised for an exciting time in India this month, with two new models set to be launched. One of those two will be India’s first locally manufactured electric MPV, setting a new milestone in the country’s automotive industry.

1. MG M9

First showcased at Auto Expo 2025, the MG M9 will be a luxury MPV measuring 5,200 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, with a 3,200 mm wheelbase. Confirmed to be sold via the new MG Select dealerships, it will be a luxurious seven-seat people mover designed for ultimate comfort. It is expected to be launched at the end of July.

Also Read: Tata And MG EVs Top Electric Car Sales Chart In FY2025

The MG M9 will feature a cognac brown interior with a 2+2+3 seating layout. It will be equipped with features like power captain’s chairs in the second row with massage, ventilation, and heating functions and fold-out ottomans, power front seats with massage, ventilation, and heating functions, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster.

Powering the MG M9 will be a front-mounted motor that produces 180 kW (241 hp) and 350 Nm of torque. A 90 kWh NMC battery pack that delivers a range of 548 km as per internal testing will be standard. Charging it via a 160 kW DC charger will take one and a half hours, while via an 11 kW AC charger, it will take approximately ten hours.

2. Kia Carens Clavis EV

The Kia Carens Clavis EV will be the pure electric derivative of the recently launched Kia Carens Clavis, the facelifted version of the Kia Carens. It will have seven seats and deliver a range of 490 km with a 51.4 kWh NMC battery pack. A standard-range variant with a 42 kWh NMC battery pack is also likely to be offered. The standard-range variant’s motor could produce 99 kW (133 hp) and the long-range variant’s motor could generate 126 kW (169 hp).

Also Read: Kia Car Sales In H1 2025 Grow By 12.7% With 1.42 Lakh Units

Kia has revealed that the Carens Clavis EV will feature twin 12.3-inch cockpit displays, a panoramic sunroof, and a two-spoke steering wheel in a teaser video. The clip also indicates the use of a white-coloured upholstery in the electric MPV. We expect ventilated front seats along with 4-way power adjustment on the driver side, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a wireless smartphone charger, Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems, and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging function as well. Kia plans to launch the Carens Clavis EV in India on 15 July.

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