Fortuner Rivalry Heats Up: 3 New 7-Seater SUVs Launching by 2026

• The Indian 7-seater SUV market is rapidly expanding, driven by family needs and demand for premium features.
• Three major 7-seater SUVs—MG Majestor, Volkswagen Tayron, and the new Mahindra Scorpio-N (facelift)—are set to launch by early 2026.
• MG Majestor, launching February 2026, will be MG's D+ SUV, larger than Fortuner, with a 2.0L twin-turbo diesel engine and Level-2 ADAS.
• Volkswagen Tayron, expected by March 2026, will feature a sporty R-Line version, a 2.0L TSI turbo-petrol engine, 4MOTION AWD, and Level-2 ADAS.
• The new Mahindra Scorpio-N facelift, launching between March-June 2026, will get cosmetic updates, an updated interior, and retain existing powerful engines with added features like ADAS Level-2.

Why It Matters: Three new 7-seater SUVs are set to challenge the Toyota Fortuner and expand India's premium SUV market.