It’s no secret that Indian car buyers love their SUVs. For many, these cars seem to be the ideal set of wheels thanks to their high ground clearance, commanding road presence and go-anywhere abilities. While car buyers are already spoilt for choice, the new year is set to bring with it many more options in various segments and price ranges. Here’s a quick look at all the new SUVs we can expect this year

1. Tata Harrier

The Tata Harrier is the first premium SUV to come from the company’s stable. The new flagship SUV will also debut Tata`s new IMPACT 2.0 design language that future Tata models based on the OMEGA and the Architecture Modular Platform (AMP) will also carry. Taking thing ahead, Tata says that the new monocoque architecture has been designed to offer optimal torsional and bending stiffness, in order build an SUV that offers superior driving dynamics in both urban as well as rough road conditions.

Launch: January 23, 2019

Expected prices: Rs 13 lakh to Rs 18 lakh

2.  Nissan Kicks

The Nissan Kicks drives forth the Japanese carmaker’s new brand strategy to cement its position as a premium mainstream brand in India. The India-spec version is bigger and more spacious than the Kicks sold in other countries. It also gets quite a few segment-first features, including a 360-degree camera to aid parking.

Launch: January 2019

Expected prices: Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh

3. Mahindra XUV300 

Mahindra’s upcoming rival to the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and Ford EcoSport will be launched in February 2019. The  XUV300 promises to be an exciting addition to the sub-4 metre compact SUV segment thanks to its extensive list of features. It packs  segment-first equipment like seven airbags and dual-zone climate control. Mahindra has also claimed that the XUV300 will be equipped with the most powerful engine in its segment.

Launch: February 2019

Expected prices: Rs 8 lakh to Rs 12 lakh

4.  Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Facelift

Suzuki has officially revealed the mid-life update of its popular Vitara SUV. The compact SUV, which is slated to go on sale in various European markets by the first half of 2019, will be fully revealed at the 2018 Paris Motor Show in September this year. At 4.2 metres long, the Vitara is bigger than the Maruti Suzuki’s sub-4 metre SUV, the Vitara Brezza.

Expected launch: Mid 2019

Expected price: Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 10.5 lakh

5. Jeep Renegade

Jeep`s smallest SUV, the Renegade, is no less cute for 2019—but now it has more to offer thanks to a comprehensive update that brings refreshed looks, a new turbocharged engine, and several added features. After seeing a preview of the updated model earlier this year, we now have full info on the 2019 Jeep Renegade lineup, which will go on sale in the U.S. by the end of this year.

The visual updates serve to modernize the front and rear ends, with reshaped fascias and newly optional LED headlights and taillights that give the boxy Renegade a sharper look. There are also new wheel designs and new exterior colors as well as a revised instrument cluster inside.

Expected launch: mid-2019

Expected prices: Rs 10 lakh to Rs 14 lakh

6.  Renault Duster

The upcoming 2018 Renault Duster is one of the most anticipated launches of the Year and
estimated to have a starting price of Rs 8.00 lakh. The new facelift 2018 Duster is expected to
come with a slew of cosmetic changes in the form of a new grille, LED DRLs, and
reimagined bumpers.

Under the Hood, the new Duster is expected to continue with a current set of engines
and transmissions although Renault can spring a surprise by bringing a new set of motors. However, it will compete against the Hyundai Creta and Nissan Terrano in the Indian market.

Expected launch: Second half of 2019

Expected prices: Rs 8 lakh to Rs 13 lakh