2026 will start with a bang, 4 new SUVs will be unveiled in January itself

2026 will start with a bang, 4 new SUVs will be unveiled in January itself

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New Delhi. The year 2025 was a great year for the Indian automobile market. Many great cars hit the market this year. Now the beginning of 2026 is also going to be a blast for car lovers. Four big SUVs will be launched in January 2026, which include the new generation Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV 7XO (updated XUV700), Maruti E Vitara and third generation Renault Duster. The prices of the all-new Kia Seltos will be announced on January 2, while its bookings have already started. Deliveries are expected to begin by mid-January 2026. The official debut of Mahindra XUV 7XO will be on January 5, after which its market launch will also take place soon. At the same time, the long awaited new Renault Duster will debut in India on January 26, while the launch date of Maruti E Vitara has not been revealed yet. Let us know about these four upcoming midsize SUVs.

new kia seltos

The 2026 Kia Seltos will see major design changes and improvements in features, while the engine options will remain the same. The new model will be longer, wider and more spacious than the current generation. Its features include panoramic display, 10-way power driver seat with memory/lumbar, panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake, Level 2 ADAS and other features.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

The Mahindra XUV 7XO (Mahindra XUV700 facelift) will get design elements inspired by the Features like 540-degree camera, new ADAS visualization and in-car theater mode (BYOD functionality support) have been confirmed in the official teaser. 2.0L turbo petrol and 2.2L diesel engines will continue to be used in the SUV.

Maruti E Vitara

Maruti E Vitara, the first electric car from the Indo-Japanese automaker, will hit dealerships in January 2026. Like the global version, the India-spec model will get 49kWh and 61kWh battery pack options, both with a front-axle mounted electric motor. E Vitara will be one of the most feature-packed cars of Maruti Suzuki in India.

new reno duster

The next generation Renault Duster is one of the biggest new car launches of the year. The SUV will be built on CMF-B architecture and will see a completely new design language. Its interior will be more premium and feature-packed than before. The 2026 Renault Duster is expected to be offered in India with 1.3L turbo and 1.2L mild hybrid petrol engine options.

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540 degree camera with in-car theater mode, Mahindra XUV 7XO will be full of smart features

540 degree camera with in-car theater mode, Mahindra XUV 7XO will be full of smart features

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Mahindra XUV 7XO: Mahindra will launch the This car is the facelift version of Mahindra XUV700.

New Delhi. Mahindra is ready to launch XUV 7XO on January 5, 2026. Just a few days before the launch, the company is releasing many teasers about this new SUV, in which information about its special features is being given. Mahindra has also confirmed some features in these teasers. Let us know what information has come to light so far about this SUV.

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December 28, 2025, 10:38 IST

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540 degree camera, in car theater! Mahindra has created a 'bawal' car, the curtain will rise on January 5

540 degree camera, in car theater! Mahindra has created a 'bawal' car, the curtain will rise on January 5

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New Delhi. Before the arrival of Mahindra XUV 7XO (XUV700 facelift) in the domestic SUV market, another teaser has been released. Its official launch will be on 5 January 2026. Many special features of the SUV have been revealed in the new teaser which are quite amazing in themselves. These include in-car theater mode with 540-degree camera and BYOD support for rear seat passengers. You usually find these features in very high end cars.

Feature Highlights
The 540-degree camera is an advanced surround-view system that provides a complete view around and below the vehicle. It has multiple cameras installed on the front, rear and side mirrors, whose feed is combined together through software to create a single surround view. The SUV will also get a new ADAS (Autonomous Driving Assistance System) visualization, which shows real-time graphical representation of active driver assistance systems.

In-Car Theater Mode
In-car theater mode is also a special feature, which has been confirmed in the new teaser. It has BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) functionality, allowing users to connect their smartphone or device to the car's infotainment system. It runs on Mahindra's Adrenox+ software. Apart from this, Mahindra XUV 7XO will get triple screen, new two-spoke steering wheel (with black and tan finish), wireless phone charger, 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, multiple airbags and many advanced features.

better styling than before
Styling Improvements Previous teasers have revealed that the Mahindra XUV 7XO borrows many design elements from the XEV 9S, like dual-pod LED projector headlamps, LED taillamps with pixel-style elements and new alloy wheels.

the engine will remain the same
Mechanically, there will be no changes in the new Mahindra XUV7XO (XUV700 facelift). It will have 2.0L turbo petrol and 2.2L diesel engines, which will generate 200PS power and 380Nm torque and 185PS power and up to 450Nm torque respectively. Both engines will be available with 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox options.

Booking, launch and competition
The updated XUV700 or XUV7XO will be introduced on January 5, 2026 and will be launched in the market soon after. Prices of the base variants are likely to remain the same as the current model, while the top variants may see a slight increase. Mahindra XUV7XO will compete with Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.

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XUV700, Thar, Scorpio! 2026 will witness Mahindra's biggest launch

XUV700, Thar, Scorpio! 2026 will witness Mahindra's biggest launch

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Mahindra & Mahindra is bringing major changes in its Thar, Scorpio and XUV700, new electric SUV like XEV 9S has been launched and XUV 7XO is coming soon. Mahindra is currently counted among the most popular car maker companies of India. The company's portfolio includes many models in petrol and EV versions.

New Delhi. Mahindra & Mahindra is once again focusing on those SUVs which made a strong mark for it in the Indian market. The company is preparing major changes for its most popular models – Thar, Scorpio and XUV700. Electrification has been made central to Mahindra's long-term plans and recently the company launched the XEV 9S, which is the first 3-row electric SUV inspired by the XUV.e8 concept. Sitting close to the XEV 9e and BE 6 in the brand's EV portfolio, the XEV 9S carries forward the recognizable design language of the XUV700. XUV700 is ready for major changes even in models with internal combustion engine. Its new version will be launched next month with the name of XUV 7XO and its booking has already started.

no change in size
The size of the SUV will remain the same, but some important changes will be made in its exterior. The real change will be seen in its interiors, where Mahindra is designing a completely new dashboard, which will have a large triple-screen setup like the XEV 9S. Apart from this, cabin themes, trims and material quality will also be improved and many new features will be added.

Mahindra's lifestyle SUV
Thar is also going to step into the electric era. The electric version of the five-door Thar Rocks was shown through the Vision T concept, which retains the boxy design and powerful looks, but adds futuristic EV design elements. The new Thar EV built on NU_IQ architecture will have multiple battery pack options and dual-motor setup, which will provide four-wheel drive.

Mahindra Scorpio
There is going to be a big change in the Scorpio series also. Mahindra's Vision S concept gave a glimpse of a more premium and compact Scorpio N, which will be built away from the traditional ladder-frame construction. The upcoming Scorpio will be based on NU_IQ platform. Although it has been seen testing several times, the new compact Scorpio is expected to be launched only in late 2026 or early 2027. Meanwhile, the current Scorpio N will also get a mid-life update in the next few months, which will bring minor cosmetic changes and has already been spotted road testing.

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December 21, 2025, 12:16 IST

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If you want to buy a car then wait a little! 7 new cars to be launched in Indian market in 6 weeks

If you want to buy a car then wait a little! 7 new cars to be launched in Indian market in 6 weeks

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New Delhi. The coming few weeks are going to be very busy for the automobile sector. Many new products are going to be launched in the electric and ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) segment. Seven big launches will be seen in the next six weeks. Come, let's take a look at these upcoming cars.

Tata Harrier and Safari Petrol
Tata Motors will launch petrol variants of Harrier and Safari in the coming weeks. Till now both these SUVs came with only 2.0 liter diesel engine, but now they will get the new 1.5 liter direct injection turbocharged petrol engine (Hyperion), which was recently introduced in the new Sierra. In Harrier and Safari, this engine will give power of 170 HP and torque of 280 Nm. With the arrival of this new powertrain, the company will be able to keep the prices of these vehicles more attractive.

Maruti Suzuki E Vitara
Maruti Suzuki will launch Evitara in India in early January 2026. This will be Maruti's first electric SUV built on the Heartect-e platform, which will have the option of two battery packs – 49kWh and 61.1kWh. With a big battery, a single charge will give a range of 534 km. Maruti Suzuki will also offer Battery as a Service (BAAS) and subscription models for the Evitara.

Mahindra XUV 7XO
The long-awaited facelift of Mahindra XUV700 will be launched in January 2026. It has been named XUV 7XO. Major changes will be seen especially in the front design. New grille, redesigned lighting signature, new alloy wheels, refreshed bumper, changed LED tail lamps will be available. Talking about the interior, many features will be taken from XEV 9e and 9S electric SUVs in 7XO. The new model will come with a more premium cabin than the old XUV700. It will have a cluster of three 12.3-inch screens and Harman Kardon's premium audio system with Dolby Atmos, which will replace the earlier Sony surround system. Many new features will also be added. In terms of equipment, it will be brought at par with XEV 9e and 9S.

Skoda Kushaq Facelift
Skoda Kushaq Facelift Skoda will launch the Kushaq facelift in January. There will be many design changes compared to the current model. New front design, new alloy wheels and changes will be seen in the rear. Lighting signature will also be better. New color options and more features can be found in the interior. Features like Level 2 ADAS and panoramic sunroof, which are now becoming common in the mid-size SUV segment, will also be available in the new Kushaq. Massage function will be available in the rear seats, which is not available in any other vehicle in this segment. Talking about engines, the existing 1.0 liter TSI turbo petrol and 1.5 liter TSI turbo petrol engines will also be available in the new Kushaq. There will be options for manual and automatic (torque converter and DSG) transmission.

new reno duster
The iconic name of Duster is making a comeback once again. Renault will launch the third generation Duster in India on January 26. It will have a completely new design and a powerful look like an SUV. Design highlights include LED headlights with Y-shaped DRL, rugged bumper, polygonal wheel arches, bold body cladding, roof rails, rear door handle on the C-pillar, notched rear spoiler and sharply raked rear windshield. The cabin will be modern, practical and full of features.

kia seltos
Kia will launch the second generation Seltos on January 2, 2026. The new Seltos built on the third generation K3 platform will be bigger than before. It will get a new design and more comfortable cabin. The interior design, layout and colors have completely changed. Instead of the dual 10.25-inch screen, there will now be two 12.3-inch screens and a smaller 5-inch display in the middle, making a total cluster of 30 inches. Like before, the new Seltos will be available with 1.5 liter naturally aspirated petrol, 1.5 liter turbo petrol and 1.5 liter diesel engines. There will be options for both manual and automatic transmission.

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Keep cash ready! Booking of Mahindra XUV 7XO SUV starting from December 15

Keep cash ready! Booking of Mahindra XUV 7XO SUV starting from December 15

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New Delhi. Mahindra & Mahindra has released another teaser of its upcoming XUV7XO, which will be officially launched on January 5, 2026. Pre-booking of this SUV will start from December 15, 2025, for which a token amount of Rs 21,000 has been kept. Mahindra XUV 7XO is actually a facelifted XUV700, in which major changes have been made in design and features.

New color options and designs
In the new teaser, the SUV is shown in a new red color, which shows a changed grille, blacked out ORVMs and LED projector headlamps with twin-pod design. New bumpers, new LED DRL signature and connected full-width light bar can also be seen in it. There has been no change in the sheet metal of the bonnet, fenders and doors.

premium interior
A triple screen setup like the XEV 9e can be found in the interior of Mahindra XUV 7XO. It will include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a secondary passenger display. Features may include ventilated front and rear seats, panoramic sunroof, multi-color ambient lighting, sliding second row seats, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, wireless charger, etc.

Safety Features
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) can be upgraded and will get more safety features. It will also get 7 airbags, electronic parking brake with auto hold, electronic stability control and hill hold assist.

engine options
Mechanically, there are no changes in the XUV700 facelift. The new Mahindra XUV 7XO will be available with the existing 2.0 liter turbo petrol and 2.2 liter turbo diesel engines. The petrol engine comes with 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox, which gives power of 200PS and torque of 380Nm. The diesel engine generates power up to 185PS and torque of 450Nm. It will also have the option of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. FWD (front-wheel drive) system will remain standard, while AWD (all-wheel drive) will be available only in diesel variants.

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If you are planning to buy a car then wait! These 5 SUVs are going to be launched in the budget of 10 to 15 lakhs

If you are planning to buy a car then wait! These 5 SUVs are going to be launched in the budget of 10 to 15 lakhs

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Top 5 Upcoming SUVs in India: 5 new SUVs like Tata Harrier, Tata Safari, JSW MG Motor Hector, Mahindra XUV 7XO and Renault Duster will be launched soon in the Indian market, which will have many new features. The special thing is that all these vehicles will be priced between Rs 10 lakh to 15 lakh.

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The premium SUV segment of Rs 10-15 lakh is one of the fastest growing and most profitable car segments in the Indian market. Six new SUVs are likely to be launched in this segment by next month, which includes models from both domestic and foreign brands.
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Tata Motors will launch a new Tata Harrier, which will be powered by an all-new 1.5-litre Hyperion turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 158 hp at 5,000 rpm and 255 Nm of torque at 1,750-4,000 rpm. The company can offer it with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options.
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Along with Tata Harrier Petrol, Tata Safari Petrol will also be launched, in which the same Hyperion engine will be available. Like the five-seater model, it can also be given a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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On December 15, JSW MG Motor will launch the second facelift version of Hector. Some minor changes can be seen in the new Hector, such as a new radiator grille, new 18-inch alloy wheels and an upgraded 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which will have 10 GB RAM for better performance.
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On January 5, 2026, Mahindra will launch the XUV 7XO, which is the facelifted version of the XUV 700. The model with this new name and design may get several major updates including changed headlamps and taillamps, new radiator grille, new 18-inch alloy wheels and possibly three 12.3-inch HD dashboard displays.
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Renault will introduce the third generation Duster in India on January 26 and it can be launched next month. The new Duster, which is already on sale in the global markets, presents a new level in terms of design, comfort, convenience and connectivity. 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder and 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine options can be found in it.
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December 11, 2025, 16:35 IST

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If you are planning to buy a car then wait! These 5 SUVs are going to be launched

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