2026 has been a great year for car manufacturers in India and now that the festive season has arrived, the brands are working on maintaining the momentum by offering good deals, discounts and even launching new and updated products. Here we have a list of 5 such new cars that are launching in the next 50 days.
Toyota will officially launch the Hycross facelift on 25 November this year. The facelifted version of this popular MPV is expected to get a front fascia inspired by the new Hilux. As this is a mid-cycle update, we expect to see a larger touchscreen infotainment system, new driver display, an updated 360-degree camera, connected-car technology, a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable seats, ventilated front seats, and possibly even ventilated rear seats. Higher variants are also expected to continue offering ADAS features.
The Hycross facelift will use the same 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and 2.0-litre strong-hybrid powertrain as the current model. Both powertrain options are paired with a CVT gearbox.
Toyota’s most popular SUV, the Fortuner, will be getting a generation change this year. The next-generation Fortuner will be officially unveiled soon. The global debut of the next-generation Fortuner will take place on 1 December 2026, and the SUV is expected to enter the Indian market next year.
The SUV will be based on the updated IMV ladder-frame platform. It looks slightly bigger than the current version and will come with a sharper front fascia featuring redesigned LED headlamps, a new grille, and a revised bumper. The tail lamps and rear section of the SUV are also expected to receive multiple changes.
The SUV is expected to offer the same 2.7-litre petrol and 2.8-litre diesel mild-hybrid engine options. A 4×4 system will continue to be offered on select diesel variants.
The official launch of the JSW brand is scheduled to happen on 3–4 December, and the official launch of the Combat SUV is also likely to happen on the same dates. The Combat is a boxy-looking premium SUV that is already on sale in several international markets. As we already know Combat will be a rebadged version of the Jetour T2 SUV.
The Jetour T2 features a design inspired by rugged SUVs such as the Land Rover Defender. It is expected to be launched in India as a plug-in hybrid SUV, powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. As a plug-in hybrid, it will also feature an electric motor and a large battery pack, which is likely to offer an electric driving range of around 100 km.
Volkswagen will also launch the updated Virtus in November. The facelift teaser has already surfaced online, and it is clear that the changes are not as big as those on the Slavia. The Virtus facelift will come with a completely revised bumper with gloss-black elements in the lower air dam. The headlamps and the grille retain the same design.
It will also come with a 360-degree camera setup, front parking sensors, and a new set of alloy wheels. The sedan will offer a larger 10.25-inch driver display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, seat ventilation, a sunroof, and so on. The sedan will continue to get the 1.0 TSI engine with a manual gearbox and a brand-new 8-speed automatic, along with the bigger 1.5 TSI engine paired with a 7-speed DSG in the GT trims.
Honda will finally unveil the production version of its first EV, ALPHA, on 2 December. The SUV will come with a boxy yet futuristic exterior design. We expect to see an EV-specific, quirky design that will give it a distinct identity among its competitors.
Honda will offer features such as a large touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital driver’s display, physical controls, ventilated seats, leatherette upholstery, a panoramic sunroof or glass roof, Level 2 ADAS, and a long list of safety features, including six standard airbags, ABS, EBD, and more.
The Honda ALPHA is expected to be offered with 65 kWh and 75 kWh battery pack options that will deliver a real-world driving range of around 450–500 km on a full charge.