Overview
- Mahindra’s XUV7XO, a facelift of the XUV700, gets a global debut on January 5 with pre-orders open at Rs 21,000, with reported upgrades such as a triple 12.3-inch screen layout and a confirmed powered co-driver ‘Boss mode’ seat.
- Kia launches the new-generation Seltos on January 2 with bookings already open, built on the K3 platform with a larger footprint and overhauled design while retaining petrol and diesel options.
- Renault will unveil the new Duster on January 26 with its Nissan counterpart, the Tekton, to follow, both expected to use the CMF-B platform and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol powertrain.
- Tata plans early-2026 petrol launches for the Harrier and Safari with the 1.5-litre tGDi Hyperion (168 bhp, 280 Nm), while the Sierra EV is scheduled around January with a claimed range near 500 km.
- Across 2026, roughly 20 SUV launches are lined up, with Mahindra also preparing a Scorpio-N facelift expected in March and another Thar refresh, as Skoda and Volkswagen ready Kushaq and Taigun facelifts with added features like panoramic sunroofs and Level 2 ADAS.