2026 is set to be a significant year for the Indian automobile industry, with over 35 new product launches expected across segments and price brackets. The lineup will feature all-new models, electric vehicles (EVs), new-generation SUVs, facelifts and special editions. In this article, we take a look at the top cars and SUVs expected to arrive in 2026 from India’s leading manufacturers. (upcoming cars in India in 2026)
PS: Some of the upcoming products mentioned here have been officially confirmed by their respective OEMs, while others are based on industry reports and speculation, with expected launch timelines.
Upcoming Maruti Cars in 2026
India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki will finally make its EV debut with the e Vitara in early 2026. The Brezza facelift is expected to arrive by mid-2026 with noticeable upgrades. Meanwhile, the Maruti Fronx flex-fuel will hit showrooms in the second half of the year. The Indo-Japanese automaker will also introduce an electric MPV (codenamed YMC) towards the end of 2026.
Upcoming Hyundai Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Hyundai Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Hyundai Verna Facelift | Q2, 2026 |
| Hyundai Exter Facelift | Q2, 2026 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift | H1, 2026 |
| Hyundai Bayon | H2, 2026 |
Hyundai Motor India will give midlife updates to the Exter sub-4 metre SUV, Verna sedan and Ioniq 5 electric SUV in the second quarter of 2026. All three models will receive subtle updates inside and out. The Hyundai Bayon compact crossover is also in the pipeline. It will come as a strong rival to the Maruti Fronx, featuring a new 1.2L turbo petrol engine.
Upcoming Tata Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Tata Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Tata Punch Facelift | H1, 2026 |
| Tata Sierra EV | H1, 2026 |
| Tata Harrier/Safari Petrol | Q1, 2026 |
| Tata Avinya | H2, 2026 |
| Nex-Gen Tata Nexon | Late 2026 |
Tata Motors will kick-start 2026 with the launch of the Harrier and Safari petrol SUVs, followed by the Punch facelift and Sierra EV. The electric iteration of the Sierra is likely to share its powertrain with the Harrier EV. Tata’s premium EV sub-brand, Avinya, will also debut in the second half of 2026. The next-generation Tata Nexon is likely to be unveiled the end of the year.
Upcoming Mahindra Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Mahindra Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Mahindra XUV 7XO | 5th January, 2026 |
| Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift | H1, 2026 |
| Mahindra Thar Facelift | Mid-2026 |
Mahindra & Mahindra is set to unveil the XUV 7XO (the XUV700 facelift) on 5th January, followed by its market launch shortly after. The highly-popular Mahindra Scorpio N and Thar SUVs are also scheduled to receive midlife updates by mid 2026.
Upcoming Kia Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Kia Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| New-Gen Kia Seltos | 2nd January, 2026 |
| Kia Sorento | H2, 2026 |
| Kia Syros EV | Mid-2026 |
The next-generation Kia Seltos, featuring significantly improved styling, feature upgrades and enhancements, will go on sale on 2nd January, 2026. The South Korean automaker will also launch the Syros EV by mid-2026, followed by the three-row Sorento SUV in the second half of the year. The Kia Sorento will be the brand’s first strong hybrid offering in India.
Upcoming Honda Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Honda Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Honda Prelude – H1 | H1, 2026 |
| Honda ZR-V | Late 2026 |
| Honda Elevate Facelift | H2, 2026 |
| Honda City Facelift | H2, 2026 |
Honda Cars India plans to expand its product portfolio with the Prelude and ZR-V hybrid SUVs in 2026. These will serve as halo products, and will be brought to India via the CBU (completely built up) route. The Japanese automaker will also bring the Elevate and City facelifts in the second half of 2026.
Upcoming Skoda Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Skoda Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Skoda Kushaq Facelift | January, 2026 |
| Skoda Slavia Facelift | January 2026 |
| Skoda Elroq | H2, 2026 |
The Skoda Kushaq and Slavia facelifts are slated to launch in the first half of 2026, possibly in January. Both models will receive minimal design changes along with a few feature upgrades including Level-2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera. The German automaker might also enter the EV segment with the Elroq SUV.
Upcoming Volkswagen Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Volkswagen Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Volkswagen Tayron | Q1, 2026 |
| Volkswagen Tiagun Facelift | Q1, 2026 |
| Volkswagen Virtus Facelift | H1, 2026 |
Volkswagen India will roll out the Taigun compact SUV and Virtus sedan facelifts with minor changes in the first half of 2026. Rumour has it that the Volkswagen Tayron 7-seater SUV will also be introduced in 2026 as a replacement for the Tiguan Allspace in the H1, 2026.
Upcoming Renault Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Renault Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| New-Gen Renault Duster | 26th January Debut |
| Renault Boreal | Late 2026 |
The third-generation Renault Duster will make its India debut on 26th January, followed by its market launch. The SUV will feature an all-new design language, a more upmarket interior and petrol engines. A hybrid variant will join the lineup at a later stage. The French automaker will also introduce the 7-seater version of the Duster in late 2026, which debuted as Reanult Boreal in global markets.
Upcoming Nissan Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Nissan Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Nissan Gravita | March, 2026 |
| Nissan Tekton | Mid-2026 |
Nissan India will kick off 2026 with the launch the Gravita three-row MPV in March, 2026. Based on the Renault Triber, it will be followed by Nissan’s version of the new Duster – the Nissan Tekton. This midsize SUV is expected to arrive by mid-2026.
Upcoming Vinfast Cars in 2026
| Upcoming Nissan Cars in India | Expected Launch |
| Vinfast Limo Green | Q1, 2026 |
| Vinfast VF3 | H1, 2026 |
Vinfast has confirmed its plan to launch the Limo Green electric MPV in the first half of 2026. The carmaker will also introduce its first mass-market EV – the VF3 – in the second half of the year. It will be positioned against the MG Comet, with an estimated price range of Rs 8 lakh – Rs 10 lakh.