The Korean carmaker is one of the best in understanding the needs of Indian car buyers. Hyundai also produces a diverse range of vehicles, suiting the need of various budget segments and classes.

As of 2021, they have already launched a few next-gen and facelifted versions of their existing models like the i20. However, many more upcoming Hyundai cars are lined up for the rest of this year and next year. 

Without further ado, let’s get started on the details of each!

1. Hyundai Alcazar

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An elongated version of Hyundai Creta, the Alcazar comes in 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine variants, with a 2,760mm wheelbase and 180L boot space. In addition, buyers can be rest assured about safety with automatic emergency braking, driver attention warning, blind-spot collision avoidance assists, Isofix child seat anchorage points, and rear cross-traffic alert in this upcoming Hyundai SUV.

• Fuel type: Petrol and diesel
• Engine displacement: 1999cc
• Mileage: Not disclosed
• Seating capacity: 6/7
• Maximum power output: 156.82hp
• Peak torque: 250Nm
• Transmission: 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic
• Body type: SUV
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.13 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: May 2021

2. Hyundai Palisade

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One of the upcoming Hyundai cars this year, the new Palisade, comes with a 3.8-litre Atkinson-cycle V6 petrol engine. It measures 4980 mm in length, 1976 in width, and 1750 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2900 mm. This model comes with notable safety features like 7 airbags, driver attention warning, traction control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, ABS, and disc brakes on all wheels.

• Fuel type: Petrol 
• Engine displacement: 3800cc
• Mileage: 26 mpg
• Seating capacity: 8
• Maximum power output: 291hp
• Peak torque: 355Nm
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Other features:
• Body type: SUV
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.40 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: August 2021

3. Hyundai Elantra 2021

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The next-generation Elantra is a hybrid sedan that comes in a 2.0L petrol variant and another one with a 1.6l GDI engine and a 32kW electric motor. In addition, it comes with a newly designed front grille, and Dynamic LED Quad Projector headlights with LED DRLs, a glass antenna, 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, and rear reflectors. 

Safety features in upcoming Hyundai cars from this range in 2021 comprise 6 airbags, Hill-start assists control, Electronic stability control (ESC), and Auto cruise control (ACC). 

• Fuel type: Hybrid
• Engine displacement: 1598cc
• Mileage: Up to 15.4kmpl
• Seating capacity: 5
• Maximum power output: 139hp
• Peak torque: 264Nm
• Transmission: 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic
• Body type: Sedan
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.15 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: September 2021

4. Hyundai Staria

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The new Hyundai Staria will sport a distinguished exterior with a boxy shape and smooth edges, mesh grille, and 18-inch alloy wheels. If you are looking for upcoming Hyundai 7 seater cars in India, then its premium trims can do justice to your requirements since they are available in variants with 7, 9, and 11 seats. 

These will be available with 3.5L turbo-petrol engines, along with mild-hybrid and electric variants.

• Fuel type: Petrol, electric and mild-hybrid
• Engine displacement: 1998cc
• Mileage: Not disclosed
• Seating capacity: 2-11
• Maximum power output: 290 PS
• Peak torque: 338Nm
• Transmission: Manual and 8-speed automatic
• Body type: MUV
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.20 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: January 2022

5. Hyundai Santa Fe 2022

The Santa Fe is another of the upcoming Hyundai cars offering a hybrid variant. It comes in variants sporting 2.5L 4-cyl petrol, 2.5L 4-cyl turbocharged petrol, and 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. 

Notable features of this model include all-wheel drive with 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, semi-autonomous driving mode, ABS, Brake Assist, adaptive cruise control, Hill Hold Control, automated emergency braking, forward-collision warning, Front Vented Discs, lane-departure warning, stop-and-go technology, lane-keeping assist, and Electric Parking Brake.

• Fuel type: Petrol and hybrid
• Engine displacement: 2199cc
• Mileage: Up to 28 mpg
• Seating capacity: 5
• Maximum power output: 194 bhp
• Peak torque: 436.39 Nm
• Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
• Body type: SUV
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.27 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: January 2022

6. Hyundai Tucson 2022

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Although not much is known about this new model, the new Tuscon comes in a total of 9 engine variants, including mild hybrid options. Featuring a bold exterior, this model is expected to come with a hoard of safety features like adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, smart parking assist, surround-view camera system, and active lane control. 

• Fuel type: Petrol, diesel, and mild-hybrid
• Engine displacement: 1998cc
• Mileage: Not disclosed
• Seating capacity: 5
• Maximum power output: 265 PS
• Peak torque: Not disclosed 
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic
• Body type: SUV
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.25 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: January 2022

7. Hyundai Kona Electric 2021

Another much-awaited new car launch from Hyundai this year is the new Kona EV. It will be available in 39.2kWh and 64kWh battery packs which can be charged up to 80% in 47 minutes with a 100kW DC fast charger. Safety features in this new variant include automated emergency braking, forward-collision warning, safe exit warning, blind-spot collision avoidance, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

• Fuel type: Electricity
• Battery range: Up to 452 km/full charge
• Seating capacity: 5
• Maximum power output: 204 PS 
• Peak torque: 395 Nm 
• Transmission: 1-speed direct drive
• Body type: Convertible
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.23.75 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: August 2021

8. Hyundai Nexo

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One of the upcoming Hyundai electric cars in India, the Nexo, is expected to be powered by a 95 kW hydrogen fuel-cell, coupled with a 40 kW battery, and will offer 61 MPGe mileage. Its dimensions include 4670mm length, 1860mm width, 1630mm height, and a 2790mm wheelbase. 

The model is expected to sport a striking exterior with a cascading front grille, vertically split headlamps, sharp-cut LED tail lights and dual-tone alloy wheels. Safety features will include blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, forward-collision avoidance system with pedestrian detection, and rear cross-traffic alert.

• Fuel type: Electricity
• Battery range: 380 miles
• Seating capacity: 5
• Maximum power output: 120 kW (163 PS) 
• Peak torque: 395 Nm 
• Transmission: 1-speed direct drive
• Body type: Hatchback
• Ex-showroom price: Starts from Rs.65 lakhs
• Tentative launch date: October 2021