2025 will wrap up in the next 4 months, and the new year start with a bang. Get ready, as the Indian auto industry is all set to witness several exciting, brand-new and updated SUVs and cars lined up until early 2026. OEMs such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and Kia have planned a major product blitz, while Vinfast will commence its Indian operations and BYD will expand its product portfolio.
Whether you’re looking for a budget hatchback, a feature-loaded SUV or the next-gen EV, the coming months will certainly have something for you. Here’re the expected launch timeline and details of the upcoming SUVs and cars arriving by early 2026.
Upcoming SUVs & Cars By Early 2026
| Upcoming SUVs & Cars | Expected Launch |
| Maruti Escudo | 3rd Sep, 2025 |
| Maruti e Vitara | By March 2025 |
| New-Gen Hyundai Venue | 24th Oct, 2025 |
| Hyundai Bayon | Mid-2026 |
| Renault Kwid Facelift | Oct-Nov, 2025 |
| Vinfast VF6 | Sep-Oct, 2025 |
| Vinfast VF7 | Sep-Oct, 2025 |
| Tata Sierra | November, 2025 |
| Tata Punch Facelift | October, 2025 |
| Tata Punch EV Facelift | October, 2025 |
| Tata Harrier Petrol | November, 2025 |
| Tata Safari Petrol | November, 2025 |
| Mahindra XEV 7e | Late 2025 |
| Mahindra XUV700 Facelift | Early 2026 |
| Mahindra Thar Facelift | Oct-Nov, 2025 |
| Mahindra Scorpio Facelift | Early 2026 |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO EV | Early 2026 |
| Kia Syros EV | Early 2026 |
| New-Gen Kia Seltos | By April, 2026 |
| Skoda Kushaq Facelift | Early 2026 |
| Skoda Slavia Facelift | Early 2026 |
| New-Gen Skoda Superb | Dec 2025 |
| Skoda Octavia RS | Sep-Oct, 2025 |
| Volkswagen Taigun Facelift | Early 2026 |
| Volkswagen Virtus Facelift | Early 2026 |
| Volkswagen Tayron | H2, 2025 |
| BYD Atto 2 | Late 2025 or Early 2026 |
- Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a new midsize SUV (known as Escudo) on 3rd September 2025, which will be followed by its first-ever electric SUV – the e Vitara.
- Hyundai has confirmed the second-generation Venue for 24th October, 2025. The subcompact SUV will receive comprehensive changes, while retaining the engine setup. The Hyundai Bayon compact crossover is reported hit Indian shores in mid-2026.
- After updating the Kiger and Triber, Renault India will introduce the Kwid facelift with minimal design changes and feature upgrades.
- Vinfast will make its India debut with the VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs in the coming months. Similar to their global-spec version, the India-spec models are expected to be offered with two battery options.
- Tata Motors will launch the updated Punch and Punch EV in October 2025, while the petrol versions of the Harrier and Safari SUVs will launch early next year. The highly-awaited Tata Sierra will debut in November 2025 with an electric powertrain, while its ICE version will follow in early 2026.
- Mahindra & Mahindra will roll out its third INGLO-based EV – the XEV 7e – in late 2025. The electric iteration of the XUV 3XO subcompact SUV along with the updated XUV700, Thar 3-door and Scorpio N are also scheduled for launch in coming months.
- The official launch timeline of the new-gen Kia Seltos is yet to be revealed; however, the SUV is reported to debut in November 2025 with a market launch by April 2026. It will be soon followed by the Kia Syros EV.
- Skoda and Volkswagen are ready to update their popular midsize SUVs (Kushaq and Taigun) and sedans (Slavia and Virtus). Skoda has also plans for the new Octavia RS and next-gen Superb, while Volkswagen will introduce the Tayron – a new 7-seater SUV.
- The BYD is gearing up to launch the Atto 2 electric SUV towards the end of 2025 or early 2026. It will be positioned against the Hyundai Creta Electric and the upcoming Maruti e Vitara.
