Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

The compact SUV, built on the Swift platform, will be positioned below the S-Cross. Reports suggest that the car will be available in six variants.

Launch: first-half of 2016

Tata Nexon

The Nexon borrows a lot of elements from the Zica (to be renamed). The car will come with a 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel engine and 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. 

Launch: N/A

Tata Hexa

The SUV will come with a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder VARICOR diesel engine, the same unit that does duty in the Safari Storme. It has ESP, six airbags and automatic headlamps.

Launch: N/A

Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson is expected to be positioned between Creta and Santa Fe. The company has said the launch marks a “significant step forward for the future SUV lineup.” 

Launch: end of 2016

Honda BR-V

The seven-seater vehicle will be powered by the 1.5-litre diesel and petrol units. The BR-V is one of the largest among its small-SUV competitors, with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm.

Launch: end of 2016

Mahindra SsangYong Tivoli 

The Tivoli will come in two variants. The petrol version will belt out 113 bhp while the 1.6-litre diesel will unit will churn out a healthy 126 bhp. The car will rival against the Duster, Terrano and Creta.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Tiguan is powered by a 2-litre diesel engine that delivers 148 bhp. The SUV is expected to go on sale end of this year or early 2017. The seven-seater is based on the MWB platform. 

Toyota Innova Crysta

Built on a new platform, the new Innova will get a new engine and six-speed automatic transmission. The MPV is longer by 150 mm than the current model.

Launch: second-half of 2016