Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Eleven Cars Expected to Launch in India During October 2026
Many new cars may arrive in India in October 2026.
The article lists eleven models from several car companies.
Mercedes-Benz is expected to begin the month with the Maybach S-Class Facelift on October 5.
Honda and Skoda may launch updated models on October 6.
Volvo could introduce two electric cars around October 12.
Audi and Renault are expected to launch the new Q3 and hybrid Duster later in the month.
Other possible launches include models from Hyundai, Toyota, VinFast and Volkswagen.
Some launch dates have been announced, while others are still only expected.
Many of the launches may happen during the festive season.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Facelift is set to lead October launches on October 5, according to the report.
Honda Elevate and Skoda Slavia facelifts are expected to launch on October 6.
Volvo is expected to introduce the EX90 and ES90 electric models around October 12.
The new Audi Q3 and hybrid Renault Duster are expected on October 16 and 17, respectively.
Hyundai Bayon, Toyota Glanza Facelift, VinFast VF3 and Volkswagen Virtus Facelift are also planned, though several dates remain unconfirmed.
- Who
- Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Skoda, Volvo, Hyundai, Audi, Renault, Toyota, VinFast and Volkswagen are associated with the listed launches.
- What
- Eleven cars are listed as planned or expected launches in India during October 2026.
- When
- The launches are expected between October 5 and October 19, 2026, although some dates have not been announced.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Automakers are preparing new or updated models, with many launches timed around the festive season; VinFast is also described as expanding its electric-vehicle portfolio.
- Launch month
- October 2026
- Models listed
- Eleven cars
- First listed launch
- Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Facelift on October 5
- Busiest listed date
- October 6, for the Honda Elevate Facelift and Skoda Slavia Facelift
- Electric models
- Volvo EX90, Volvo ES90 and VinFast VF3
- Latest indicated window
- VinFast VF3 around October 18-19
- Unconfirmed timing
- The Hyundai Bayon has no officially announced India launch date; other dates are described as expected