There will be a stir in the SUV market in January 2026, 5 powerful new SUVs will be launched

New SUV: January 2026 is going to be very special for the Indian automobile sector. With the beginning of the new year, many big car companies of the country are going to launch their new and updated SUVs. These models of big companies like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Renault and Kia will not only be new in terms of design and technology, but will also create tough competition in the market. A look at 5 major SUVs to be launched or prices to be revealed in January 2026—

There will be a big boom in SUV segment in January 2026

The beginning of the new year is going to be special for SUV lovers. Many companies are going to introduce their next generation and petrol-electric models, which will further strengthen the SUV segment in the Indian market.

Prices of new generation Kia Seltos announced

Kia Motors will announce the prices of the new generation Seltos on January 2, 2026. Launched just a few weeks ago, this SUV is now based on the global K3 platform. It will have 1.5 liter petrol and diesel engine options. With new design, advanced features and more premium interior, this SUV is ready to create a stir in the segment again.

Mahindra XUV 7XO will be unveiled

Mahindra will introduce its new XUV 7XO on January 5, 2026. It is considered to be a more advanced and major update of the existing XUV700. The SUV is expected to get a 540-degree camera, advanced ADAS visualization and many new safety features. A glimpse of Mahindra’s new EV range can also be seen in the design.

Renault Duster will make a strong comeback on January 26

Renault is going to launch the new Duster on 26 January 2026. This SUV will be based on the CMF-B platform. Initially it will be launched with petrol engine, while in future a hybrid version can also be introduced. Nissan’s new SUV is also likely to come on this platform.

Petrol versions of Tata Harrier and Safari

Tata Motors may reveal the prices of petrol variants of Harrier and Safari in January 2026. These will have a new 1.5 liter Hyperion turbo petrol engine, which generates power of 170bhp. These SUVs have features like 14.5-inch OLED touchscreen, level-2 ADAS and new Ultra trims.

Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV e Vitara

Maruti Suzuki is going to launch its first electric SUV e Vitara in January 2026. It will be based on Heartect-e platform. It will have the option of 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery pack. The company claims that this SUV will give a range of up to 543 kilometers on a single charge. It will include level-2 ADAS, large touchscreen, HUD and many premium features.