Fortuner Rivalry Heats Up: 3 New 7-Seater SUVs Set to Challenge Market Dominance

• The Indian 7-seater SUV market is rapidly expanding, driven by family needs and demand for premium features.
• Three new 7-seater SUVs—MG Majestor, Volkswagen Tayron, and a facelifted Mahindra Scorpio-N—are expected to launch by early 2026.
• MG Majestor, a D+ SUV larger than Fortuner, will feature a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel engine and Level-2 ADAS, priced ₹40-55 lakh.
• Volkswagen Tayron, a flagship 7-seater SUV, will offer a 2.0-liter TSI turbo-petrol engine, 4MOTION AWD, and Level 2 ADAS, priced ₹45-50 lakh.
• The Mahindra Scorpio-N facelift will retain current engines but add cosmetic updates, a larger touchscreen, and Level-2 ADAS, priced ₹14-25 lakh.

Why It Matters: New 7-seater SUVs from MG, VW, and Mahindra are poised to intensify competition in the premium segment.