The Indian automotive market after a thrilling 2025 is going to be another great start in January 2026. New-generation models, facelifts, petrol variants, and electric SUVs are among the major carmakers who are already planning for the first month of the year to be a very exciting time for car buyers. The news of bestsellers being refreshed and iconic nameplates returning is just a little glimpse of the seven upcoming car launches in India for which we have to be ready in January 2026.
New-Generation Kia Seltos
Kia is all set to introduce the next-gen Seltos on the very first day of January 2026. The new Seltos which is a major facelift of the existing model, will come with updated platform and again with more modernized and luxurious features. Already, production has started in India, and although most of the information is out, prices will only be uncovered on the day of the launch.
Mahindra XUV 7XO
The XUV 7XO, the newly facelifted version of the XUV700, is going to be Mahindra’s major launch for the year 2026. The SUV will first be presented on January 5, 2026, and while the outside will be entirely different and the inside will be more comfortable, the same engine and transmission choices will be given. the total appearance will still be familiar but the change is meant to keep the model as one of the best in its category.
Nissan Gravite MPV
Nissan is about to launch the Gravite, an affordable spacious car, by January 2026. The possible new model is likely to be based on the same architecture as Renault Triber. However, the Gravite is going to be the first of the three new Nissan’s products that are going to be offered in India. It is going to be an economical family car which, in fact, is Nissan’s reentry into the Indian market.
Renault Duster (New Generation)
Renault is reviving the famous Duster name and will release an all-new Duster on January 26, 2026. The new SUV is expected to incorporate stylish modernity, a fully redesigned interior, and more powerful engine options. With this introduction, Renault will also get back to the challenging compact SUV sector.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
With the ready launch of the e Vitara in January 2026, Maruti Suzuki is ready to roll out the welcome mat for the electric SUV segment. The e Vitara which will commemorate the year 2025 by being showcased multiple times, will be India’s first fully electric SUV from the brand. It will compete with models like the Hyundai Creta EV, MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv.ev and Mahindra BE series, making pricing a key factor.
Tata Safari Petrol
Tata Motors has plans to launch a petrol version of the Safari in January 2026, thus increasing its Safari collection. The gas-combusted Safari that comes along with the launch planned for late 2025 is projected to extend the attraction of the SUV from its pure diesel image to the whole range of customers. The acceptance of orders has already begun, and the release of prices is likely to take place in the first part of the month.
Tata Harrier Petrol
In the first quarter of 2026, Tata Motors plans to use Harrier with a petrol engine after launching the Harrier EV around 2025. The gas engine will make the Harrier compete with the rivals, who are already offering multiple fuel options. Besides the specifications and features, the price will also be disclosed next month.
The Indian car market is going to be really busy and exciting in January 2026 with the debut of SUVs, MPVs, and electric vehicles.
