Best Of 2022: New SUV Launches Of The Year

Hyundai Tucson: After the Creta and Alcazar, Hyundai launched its most premium product in the form of the new Tucson. This is the new generation model and comes with ADAS features while being launched in a long wheelbase form in India. The new Tucson also takes a more aggressive approach to its design with the LEDs which blend in with the grille and the coupe-like side profile. One of the other highlights include the space on offer along with features like heated/cooled seats.Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Maruti Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder: Both Toyota and Maruti Suzuki launched their much awaited new compact SUV offerings with the talking point being a full hybrid powertrain making it the most fuel efficient car in its class right now and also the most efficient SUV. Both the SUVs are well equipped with various features like a heads-up display and a panoramic sunroof plus more. Along with the hybrid powertrain, both the cars also feature AWD which is also something for its class. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Land Rover Range Rover: The big new Range Rover is the ultimate flagship product from the Land Rover range and in its new generation avatar, there is a lot more luxury on offer now along with a huge amount of space. Design wise, the new Range Rover has a simple yet elegant design while the radical rear styling with the hidden-until-lit LEDs are a distinctive touch. Loads of features and also personalization options are also there while the engine options include mild-hybrid motors along with a V8 too. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Lexus NX: The only strong hybrid luxury SUV in its class, the new generation Lexus NX has grown and is also a lot sharper in its design as well. Inside, the new NX has a huge new touchscreen which is the largest in its class along with new features too. The hybrid powertrain adds in more fuel efficiency and that is an advantage over petrol only rivals. The new NX is a lot more premium now and is the newest Lexus product in India. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Mahindra Scorpio N: The Scorpio name made a comeback in India but with the N added to the badge, the Scorpio N is now a rugged premium SUV. It is now based on a new platform and gets more powerful engines along with a much more modern cabin. Compared to the previous Scorpio, the N is a massive revolution of sorts and features a huge shift in the way it drives along with the overall experience. This is an SUV which is a proper 4x4 but also drives well along with plenty of road presence too. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Jeep Meridian: Jeep expanded its line-up with the arrival of a 7-seater SUV called the Meridian. The SUV gets all of the usual Jeep off-road systems but now with the practicality of 7-seats. The massive Meridian slots in above the Compass in India and comes with a diesel engine for now with 4x2 and 4x4 versions also being available. Both automatic and manual gearbox options are there with the Meridian and it fills in a niche being a 7-seater. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Jeep Grand Cherokee is its most premium SUV and also the most luxurious one. The new generation Grand Cherokee has a much more luxurious cabin along with multiple touch screens including one for the passenger display too. The new Grand Cherokee is bigger now too and a lot more luxurious while getting a 2.0l turbo petrol engine along with all of the 4x4 features of the Jeep. With local assembly, the Grand Cherokee is also better priced now and offers a full-size SUV experience at a more aggressive cost. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Audi Q3: The compact Audi SUV made a return in 2022 with the new Q3 finally coming into the Indian market post a long delay. The new Q3 is bigger and more modern while the design still has the basic styling theme of the previous generation model which was also very popular. The new Q3 is available in India with a turbo petrol engine along with Quattro all wheel drive which makes it stand out amongst rivals while the system also gives it more grip around corners now. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee

Mercedes-Benz GLB: Mercedes-Benz added another SUV to its portfolio this year with a compact 7-seater luxury SUV. The GLB has three row seating and boxy, muscular styling along with a compact footprint. The interior is also typical Mercedes with lots of new technology and a radical interior design while there has been a lot of space carved in. The GLB comes with diesel and petrol engines too and is aimed to be a spacious offering for those looking at practicality but also do not want a full-sized SUV. Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee