New Renault And Nissan SUVs For India Teased For The First Time, Launch Expected In 2025

The two SUVs will be based on a new and heavily localised CMF-B platform, which will also underpin other Renault-Nissan models slated to arrive in India in the near future

• Renault and Nissan to re-enter the compact SUV segment in India in 2025.

• First teaser image of new SUVs out; shows the rugged and stylish nature of the two.

• To be based on a new (for India) and heavily localised CMF-B platform.

• The CMF-B platform will also be used for one 5-seater and one 7-seater SUV from each brand.

• Expected to be petrol-only offerings; could get a turbo-petrol powertrain under the hood.

• The 5-seater models are expected to arrive in 2025 with prices likely to start from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

It was back in early 2023 that we first learnt about Renault-Nissan’s plans of introducing six new models for India that included four SUVs. Now, the carmaker alliance has given us a first glimpse of their upcoming SUVs for India, which are expected to go on sale sometime in 2025.

What Does The Teaser Image Show?

The teaser image gives us our first look at the new compact SUVs, officially stated to be C-segment SUVs, of both Renault and Nissan. In the design teaser showing their front fascia, we can notice the Renault SUV to have a more rugged appearance thanks to a chunky front bumper and tall-ish skid plate. The Nissan model, on the other hand, has a more stylish look with a connected LED DRL strip running the width of the bonnet and two sleek chrome bars going up to the Nissan logo in the grille’s centre. Even if they share mechanicals, both are expected to carry very different visual identities.

More Details On Their Platform

Both these SUVs will be underpinned by a completely new (for India) and heavily localised CMF-B platform. This platform will be used for four new C-segment SUVs from the two automakers – a 5-seater SUV and one 7-seater SUV, per brand. These new offerings will be manufactured in India with the intent to be exported to other global markets.

What About Their Powertrains?

Although no details have been confirmed as yet about their technical specifications, the SUV duo will likely be limited to petrol powertrains only as both the carmakers have done away