In 2024, India's SUV market saw a surge in new launches, with standout models like the Tata Curvv and Mahindra Thar Roxx, reflecting the growing popularity of SUVs and crossovers.

Beginning the year with Tata Punch EV that offers two battery options (25 kWh and 35 kWh), with ranges of 315 km and 421 km, and power outputs of 80 bhp and 120 bhp, respectively.

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Tata Punch EV is available in price range between Rs 9.99 lakh – 14.29 lakh (ex-showroom)

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Force Motors launched a 5-door version of the Gurkha in May 2024, featuring a 2.6-litre diesel engine with 138 bhp, 320 Nm torque, and standard 4WD. Available in price Rs. 18 lakhs (ex-showroom).

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Citroen launched the Basalt in August 2024, offering two petrol engines: a 1.2-litre (81 bhp) and a 1-litre turbo (109 bhp). Available in price range between Rs. 8-13.95 lakhs (ex-showroom)

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Tata launched the Curvv in 2024, offering both ICE and EV, with the ICE variant featuring 3 engine options and transmission choices including a 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Available in price range b/w Rs. 10-19 lakhs (ex-showroom)

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The Tata Curvv electric offers 2 battery options (45 kWh and 55 kWh), delivering ranges of 502 km and 585 km, with power outputs of 148 bhp and 165 bhp, respectively. Available in price range b/w Rs 17.48 lakh – 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Mahindra launched the 5-door Thar Roxx in August 2024, offering petrol and diesel engine options with up to 175 bhp and 380 Nm, and 4WD available only on the diesel variant.

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Available in price range between Rs 13 lakh — 22.49 lakh (ex-showroom)

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Skoda launched the Kylaq, its first sub-4-meter SUV in India, featuring a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine with 114 bhp and 178 Nm, available with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. Available in price range between Rs 7.89 lakh — 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom)

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Mahindra launched the BE 6e, a coupe SUV on the INGLO platform, in November 2024, offering two battery options (59 kWh and 79 kWh) with ranges up to 682 km and power outputs of 228 bhp and 281 bhp. Available in price Rs 18.90 lakh (Starting ex-showroom)

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Mahindra launched the XEV 9e, a larger coupe SUV with rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options, offering 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery options and a claimed range of up to 656 km. Available in price Rs 21.90 lakh (Starting ex-showroom).

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