New Delhi. The new year 2026 is about to begin, and car manufacturers are preparing to introduce their next generation models in the Indian automobile market. While the SUV segment dominates, sedan cars are still popular among customers due to their premium appeal, comfortable cabin and excellent mileage. Big brands like Hyundai, Skoda and Volkswagen are going to launch facelift models of their three most popular sedan cars next year, which will be equipped with better design, advanced features and safety technology. Let us know about these three new sedan cars to be launched in 2026:
2026 volkswagen virtus facelift
Volkswagen India is planning to launch the facelift model of its attractive sedan Virtus in the first quarter of 2026 (January to March).
Key Updates and Features:
Safety: The biggest change in this will be the inclusion of Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) technology. It will include advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and lane departure warning.
engine: In this, the option of 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines of the existing model will continue.
price: Due to the addition of new features, its price may be higher than the existing model.
competition: After launch, it will compete with Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Skoda Slavia.
2026 hyundai verna facelift
Hyundai is preparing to launch a new facelift model of its highly popular sedan Verna next year. Recently, pictures of this car during testing were revealed, which confirmed some changes.
Exterior Design: Small but important changes will be seen on the front end, in which the hexagonal grille, fog lamp housing and front bumper will be redesigned.
Cabin and Technology: The biggest attraction of the cabin may be the dual 12.3-inch screen setup. In this, one screen will be for the driver's digital display and the other for the infotainment system. Additionally, a new steering wheel will also be available.
engine: There will be no change in engine options. As before, it will come with 1.5-litre petrol engine (normal and turbocharged) with both manual and automatic gearbox options.
2026 skoda slavia facelift
Skoda has been testing the Slavia facelift for the past several months and it is expected to be launched along with the Kushaq facelift in January 2026.
design: There will be changes mainly in the front design. Additionally, newly designed alloy wheels and a new connected LED tail-lamp cluster can also be seen.
Features: It can be equipped with advanced features like ADAS technology, 360-degree camera and a large touchscreen infotainment system. However, the chances of getting a panoramic sunroof are slim.
engine: There will be no change in engine specifications. It will be available only with 1.0-litre turbo and 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines.
price: Due to new features, it may be a little more expensive than the current model.
