Archive · 9 Oct 2026
JSW Motors to Launch Passenger Vehicle Brand in December
JSW Motors is preparing to sell passenger vehicles in India under a new brand.
It plans to share the brand name and its plans at an event in Mumbai on December 3–4.
The company may show its new SUVs at a large mobility exhibition in February 2027.
Its first expected SUV is called the Combat and is based on a vehicle from China’s Jetour brand.
It is expected to have a petrol plug-in hybrid engine.
Another retro-looking SUV may come later.
JSW Motors is planning special showrooms in major cities, separate from JSW MG Motor India’s existing showrooms.
JSW Motors plans to announce its new brand, product roadmap and model lineup at a Mumbai event on December 3–4.
The company expects to showcase its upcoming SUVs at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, starting February 4, 2027.
Its first expected model, the Combat, is based on a Jetour vehicle and is expected to use a petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain.
A retro-styled SUV derived from another Chery model is likely to follow.
JSW Motors plans experience-focused company showrooms in major cities and a separate retail identity from JSW MG Motor India.
- Who
- JSW Motors
- What
- Plans to introduce a standalone passenger vehicle brand and an SUV lineup in India.
- When
- The brand announcement is expected on December 3–4; SUVs are expected to be showcased from February 4, 2027.
- Where
- The announcement is planned for Mumbai, India; the SUV showcase is planned for the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.
- Why
- JSW Group is preparing to establish an independent presence in India's passenger vehicle market.
Separate brand retail
Existing MG showroom network
Where the new vehicles will be sold
Separate brand retail
JSW Motors is expected to build a distinct retail identity with company-operated experience showrooms and a conventional dealership network.
Existing MG showroom network
The company has no immediate plans to sell the new brand’s vehicles through JSW MG Motor India’s existing MG and MG Select outlets.
- Brand announcement
- Expected at a Mumbai event on December 3–4.
- First expected model
- Combat SUV, based on a vehicle from Jetour.
- Expected powertrain
- Petrol plug-in hybrid.
- Planned showcase
- Bharat Mobility Global Expo, beginning February 4, 2027.
- Likely follow-up
- A retro-styled SUV derived from another Chery model.
- Retail approach
- Experience-led, company-operated showrooms in key metros, alongside a conventional dealership network.
- Relationship to MG outlets
- No immediate plans to use JSW MG Motor India’s existing MG or MG Select showroom network.