As the festive season approaches, carmakers are gearing up to launch new models across mass-market and luxury segments. Over the next 8 days, we will witness four major launches from Toyota, Mahindra and Renault.
Toyota Motor Kirloskar will introduce the updated Glanza on October 14, while the Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG will go on sale on October 15, 2026. The new Audi Q3 will be launched on October 16, followed by the Renault Duster hybrid, which will hit showrooms on October 17, 2026.
Here’s a brief overview of these upcoming models.
New Toyota Glanza
The 2026 new Toyota Glanza facelift is expected to receive design changes and features upgrades along with a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine offered with the new Maruti Baleno. The hatchback is likely to get a heavily revised front fascia along with features such as a HUD (head-up display), a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and Level 2 ADAS suite.
Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG
The Mahindra XUV 3XO will become the brand’s first SUV to feature a factory-fitted CNG kit. It could be offered with the 1.2-litre turbocharged MPFI petrol engine. Both manual and automatic gearbox options are expected. Except from the CNG badge, the overall design and styling of the CNG version will remain unchanged.
New Audi Q3
The new Audi Q3 comes with significantly revised styling and several feature enhancements. The SUV gets a redesigned dashboard with integrated dual screen setup, new steering wheel, dual-tone leather upholstery and revised centre console with cup holders and wireless phone charger.
Under the hood, the new Q3 will feature a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox and Audi’s Quattro AWD system. The engine produces a maximum power of 204bhp and a peak torque of 320Nm.
Renault Duster Hybrid
The Renault Duster hybrid will be powered by a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with two electric motors, generating power worth 20bhp and 49bhp. The hybrid powertrain will be supported by a 1.4kWh battery pack. The system delivers a combined output of 160bhp and a maximum torque of 172Nm. The SUV will come with a multi-mode automatic gearbox.