- New SUV options including Hyundai BAYON and Tata Safari EV will be available for Indian customers during the festive season.
- Mahindra Thar and Honda Elevate facelift are likely to get significant updates in design, features and cabin.
- Renault Triber getting a turbo engine and CNG options could change its performance and utility.
Many new models will be introduced in the Indian car market during this festive season. New SUVs, electric cars, facelift models and CNG options will increase choices for consumers. Let's take a look at the 7 cars that will be the talk of the town in the coming weeks.
- Hyundai BAYON
The Hyundai BAYON is likely to arrive in India around the festive season. This SUV can slot in between the Venue and the Creta. Recent design teasers have revealed sharp LED lighting, distinct alloy wheels and a striking rear design. The India model is expected to get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a CNG option in the future.
- Tata Safari EV
Tata Safari EV will be the company's 3-row electric SUV. Like the Harrier EV, it will be based on the Acti.EV+ architecture. 65 kWh and 75 kWh battery options are likely and an AWD version is also expected. A spacious 3-row cabin along with an EV-specific design and more technology could be its features.
- Toyota Glanza Facelift
The Toyota Glanza facelift is reported to be unveiled on October 14, 2026. It can see updates similar to the changes seen in the new Maruti Baleno. The likely changes are the 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, revised styling and new features.
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- Mahindra Thar facelift
The 3-door Mahindra Thar facelift is reported to be launched on September 22. The teasers have seen the changes in the next episode. The cabin and equipment can also get some updates. The body-on-frame platform and off-road capabilities are likely to remain.
- Honda Elevate facelift
The Honda Elevate will get a facelift update for the first time. The SUV is likely to be launched in early October and the interior is also expected to get a facelift with new lights, bumpers and alloy wheels. Features like ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera are available. Manual and CVT options are likely to continue with the 1.5-litre petrol engine.
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- Skoda Slavia Facelift
The Skoda Slavia facelift has already been unveiled and deliveries are expected to begin during the festive season. It gets new lighting, alloy wheels, 360-degree camera, rear seat massage function and updated digital display. The 1.0-litre TSI engine will get a new 8-speed automatic, while the 1.5-litre TSI will get a 7-speed DSG.
- Renault Triber Turbo
The Renault Triber is likely to get a turbo-petrol engine option by the end of September. The 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine from the Kiger is expected to make around 100 hp. A factory-fitted CNG option is also said to be under consideration. This can improve performance when driving with full passenger capacity.