Archive · 2 Aug 2026
August 2026: India’s Vehicle Launch Calendar
In August 2026, many car and bike makers in India will show new or updated models.
Skoda will give its Slavia sedan a facelift on August 18, adding a new automatic gearbox.
Mahindra will update its Scorpio‑N SUV around Independence Day, adding a sunroof on higher trims.
Kia’s Sorento SUV is expected to arrive in late August or early September, and MG will launch a new premium SUV called Hector Hawk in August.
Yamaha will release a new motorcycle, the YZF R2, on August 27 in Chennai, and Ather Energy will unveil its first production electric scooter on August 29.
All these launches aim to bring fresh options to Indian buyers.
Skoda will launch the Slavia facelift on August 18, adding cosmetic updates and a new automatic transmission for the 1.0‑litre turbo engine.
Mahindra plans to unveil the Scorpio‑N facelift around Independence Day, with minor exterior tweaks and a panoramic sunroof on higher trims.
Kia’s Sorento SUV is expected to arrive in late August or early September, priced near ₹45 lakh, with bookings already underway.
MG is set to launch the new premium SUV Hector Hawk in August, built on the ADAPT platform and offered in EV and PHEV variants.
Yamaha will release the YZF R2 motorcycle on August 27 in Chennai, expected to produce ~25 bhp and priced ₹2‑2.3 lakh; Ather Energy will unveil its first production electric scooter on August 29, priced ₹1‑1.25 lakh.
- Who
- Automakers Skoda, Mahindra, Kia, MG, Yamaha, and Ather Energy
- What
- Launch of new or facelifted vehicles and a scooter
- When
- August 2026 (specific dates: 18 Aug, 14‑15 Aug, 27 Aug, 29 Aug; late Aug/early Sep for Kia)
- Where
- India, with Yamaha’s launch in Chennai
- Why
- To introduce updated models and new products to the Indian market
- Skoda Slavia facelift launch date
- August 18, 2026
- Mahindra Scorpio‑N facelift launch date
- August 14‑15, 2026
- Kia Sorento launch window
- Late August or early September 2026
- MG Hector Hawk launch date
- August 2026
- Yamaha YZF R2 launch date
- August 27, 2026
- Ather Energy scooter launch date
- August 29, 2026
- Price range Skoda Slavia
- ₹10 lakh to ₹18.19 lakh (slightly higher after facelift)
- Price range Yamaha YZF R2
- ₹2 lakh to ₹2.30 lakh
- Price range Ather scooter
- ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh