Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Four New SUVs and Cars to Watch This Festive Season
Four cars may receive important updates or launches in India.
Tata is preparing the Safari EV, an electric SUV with space for three rows of passengers.
It may use two motors and all-wheel drive.
Renault may add a hybrid engine to the Duster to improve fuel efficiency.
The hybrid Duster is expected by November 2026.
Tata is also working on a new-looking Tigor sedan.
The Tigor’s engines and mechanical parts are expected to stay the same.
Mahindra may refresh the three-door Thar with styling inspired by the Thar Roxx.
Tata Safari EV is expected around the festive season as Tata Motors’ first three-row electric SUV.
The Safari EV may feature a dual-motor setup with Tata’s QWD all-wheel-drive system.
Renault is expected to introduce a hybrid powertrain for the Duster in India by November 2026.
Tata’s Tigor facelift is likely to receive major styling changes while retaining its existing powertrains.
The Mahindra Thar 3-Door facelift may adopt design cues from the larger Thar Roxx.
- Who
- Tata Motors, Renault and Mahindra are preparing the listed vehicle launches and updates.
- What
- The Tata Safari EV, Renault Duster Hybrid, Tata Tigor facelift and Mahindra Thar 3-Door facelift are expected to arrive or be updated.
- When
- The Safari EV is expected around the festive season this year; the Duster Hybrid is expected by November 2026. Timing for the Tigor and Thar updates is not specified.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The Safari EV will expand Tata Motors’ electric SUV range, the Duster Hybrid is intended to improve fuel efficiency, and the Tigor and Thar are due for design updates.
- Safari EV position
- It is expected to sit above the Harrier EV in Tata Motors’ electric SUV range.
- Safari EV drivetrain
- A dual-motor configuration with Tata’s QWD all-wheel-drive system is expected.
- Duster Hybrid timing
- The hybrid powertrain is expected to be introduced in India by November 2026.
- Tigor changes
- Expected updates include new headlamps, a revised grille and a redesigned bumper.
- Tigor powertrains
- The petrol Tigor and Tigor.ev are expected to retain their existing powertrain and mechanical components.
- Thar facelift design
- Test vehicles suggest possible styling changes influenced by the larger Thar Roxx.