Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Eleven New Cars Set To Launch In India Soon
Many car companies are preparing to introduce new or updated cars in India.
The launches are expected in the coming weeks and around the festive season.
MG plans to introduce an electric SUV based on its new ADAPT platform.
Kia will launch the Sorento hybrid as its new flagship SUV.
Several popular cars, including the Baleno, Slavia, Thar, Elevate and Virtus, will receive updates.
Hyundai is working on a new SUV that will fit between the Venue and Creta.
Tata Motors is preparing updated Tigor models and its first three-row electric SUV, the Safari EV.
Renault will give the Triber a turbocharged petrol engine for more power.
MG is set to launch an electric SUV based on its ADAPT platform on August 26, 2026.
Kia will launch the Sorento hybrid on September 4, 2026, with diesel and strong-hybrid powertrain options.
Facelifted versions of the Maruti Baleno, Skoda Slavia, Mahindra Thar, Honda Elevate and Volkswagen Virtus are expected soon.
Hyundai is preparing a compact SUV positioned between the Venue and Creta in its Indian lineup.
Tata Motors and Renault are also preparing the Safari EV, Tigor facelift and turbocharged Triber.
- Who
- MG, Kia, Maruti Suzuki, Skoda, Mahindra, Honda, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Tata Motors and Renault.
- What
- Eleven new or updated cars, including electric vehicles, hybrids, facelifts and a turbocharged model, are planned for launch or unveiling.
- When
- The launches are planned for the coming weeks; specific dates mentioned are August 26, 2026, for MG’s SUV and September 4, 2026, for the Kia Sorento hybrid.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Manufacturers are preparing new products and updates, with launch activity expected to increase closer to the festive season.
- Total vehicles
- Eleven new or updated cars are listed.
- MG launch
- MG is scheduled to launch its first SUV based on the ADAPT platform on August 26, 2026.
- Kia launch
- The Kia Sorento hybrid is scheduled for September 4, 2026.
- Sorento powertrains
- The Sorento is listed with a 2.2-litre diesel and a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid option.
- Hyundai positioning
- The new Hyundai SUV will be positioned between the Venue and Creta.
- Tata electric vehicle
- The Safari EV is described as Tata Motors’ first three-row electric vehicle.
- Renault update
- The Triber is expected to receive a turbocharged petrol engine.