Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Auto Week Brings New SUVs, Motorcycles, Sedans And EV Bookings
Several car companies announced new vehicles and updates this week.
Mitsubishi is bringing back the Pajero as a large seven-seat off-road SUV.
It will launch in Thailand first, while Japan and Australia are expected to receive it by March 2027.
Kia showed a Syros concept that can use petrol mixed with ethanol.
Kia also launched the larger Sorento SUV in India.
Tata Motors updated its Curvv SUV with new versions and prices.
Škoda offered another small batch of its fast Octavia RS sedan.
Jaguar Land Rover started accepting bookings in India for its electric Range Rover.
Kawasaki also announced new colours for some motorcycles planned for Europe in 2027.
Mitsubishi announced a new seven-seat Pajero powered by a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine, with Thailand receiving it first and other markets following by March 2027.
Kia unveiled the Syros FFV flex-fuel concept and launched the seven-seat Sorento in India from ₹27.99 lakh ex-showroom.
Tata Motors introduced the Curvv Series X range in India, priced from ₹10 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom.
Škoda Auto India released a second batch of 50 Octavia RS sedans at ₹56.69 lakh, with deliveries scheduled to begin the following week.
JLR opened Indian bookings for the Range Rover Electric, requiring a ₹10 lakh token payment and offering up to 600km of claimed range.
- Who
- Mitsubishi, Kia, Tata Motors, Škoda Auto India, Jaguar Land Rover, and Kawasaki announced vehicle launches, updates, or bookings.
- What
- The companies introduced or announced new SUVs, a flex-fuel concept, an updated sedan, electric-vehicle bookings, and motorcycle colour changes.
- When
- The updates were reported during the first week of September; some launches and deliveries are scheduled through March 2027.
- Where
- The announcements concern India, Europe, Thailand, Japan, and Australia.
- Why
- The companies are expanding or updating their vehicle lineups, including with off-road, flex-fuel, hybrid, electric, performance, and redesigned models.
- Mitsubishi Pajero
- A new seven-seat flagship off-road SUV using a 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 204 hp and 480 Nm.
- Kia Syros FFV
- A flex-fuel concept designed to run on petrol, ethanol, and blends up to E85.
- Kia Sorento
- A seven-seat SUV launched in India from ₹27.99 lakh ex-showroom.
- Tata Curvv Series X
- Six-trim range priced from ₹10 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh ex-showroom.
- Škoda Octavia RS
- Second batch limited to 50 units, priced at ₹56.69 lakh ex-showroom.
- Range Rover Electric
- Indian bookings require a ₹10 lakh token payment; the vehicle has a 118.5kWh battery and claimed range of up to 600km.
- Kawasaki motorcycles
- The Z650 S, Z900, and Z900 SE will receive new European colour options for 2027.