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India's Auto Market Faces a Packed July Launch Schedule

A run of facelifts, new midsize SUVs, hybrids and limited imports is set to reshape buyers' choices and dealer allocations this month.

Overview

  • Renault has rolled out the Kwid facelift with revised styling, larger infotainment and safety upgrades while retaining the 1.0‑litre petrol engine and existing transmission choices.
  • Skoda's performance Kodiaq RS has arrived in India with its initial allocation fully spoken for and features a 265 PS 2.0‑litre TSI, 7‑speed DSG and all‑wheel drive.
  • Nissan will debut the midsize Tekton on July 9, positioned to compete with Creta- and Seltos-sized SUVs and likely to offer 1.0‑ and 1.3‑litre turbo petrol engines with a hybrid option expected later.
  • Maruti Suzuki plans the Brezza facelift for July 23 with equipment upgrades, a larger touchscreen and reports of a possible 1.0‑litre turbo petrol option and underfloor CNG arrangement.
  • Honda, Toyota and JSW MG are staging premium entries this month: Honda's ZR‑V has bookings open for an e:HEV full-hybrid CBU, Toyota's new Hilux is due in the second half of July with the 2.8‑litre diesel, and JSW MG is expected to reveal a three-row SUV that may offer plug‑in hybrid variants in other markets.