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January Car Launch Blitz in India: Seltos on Jan 2, XUV 7XO on Jan 5, Duster Reveal on Jan 26

Automakers cluster rollouts to tap early‑year demand, mixing tech‑heavy SUVs with fresh petrol options plus first EV entries.

Overview

  • Kia will announce second‑generation Seltos prices on January 2 with bookings open for Rs 25,000, bringing the K3 platform, Level‑2 ADAS and dual 12.3‑inch displays alongside petrol and diesel options.
  • Mahindra’s reworked XUV 7XO is slated for January 5 with reservations at Rs 21,000, adding a triple‑screen dashboard, 16‑speaker Harman Kardon audio and design updates while retaining 2.0‑turbo petrol and 2.2‑diesel powertrains.
  • Tata’s Harrier and Safari gain a new 1.5‑litre ‘Hyperion’ turbo‑petrol (170 hp, 280 Nm) in early January, plus features such as a 14.5‑inch QLED touchscreen, Level‑2 ADAS and dual dashcams, with the 2.0‑diesel continuing.
  • Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara is expected this month as the brand’s first EV, offering two battery choices with published range claims up to 543 km and pending final prices and full variant disclosures.
  • Late‑month unveilings include Renault’s next‑gen Duster on January 26, Nissan’s Gravite three‑row sub‑4‑metre MPV built on the CMF‑A+ platform with a 1.0‑litre petrol, and an expected debut for Skoda’s Kushaq facelift.