7 Upcoming Car Launches in India to Watch Out for in January 2026

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In January 2026 multiple new cars scheduled to make their way to the market with manufacturers lining up new car launches across segments. Some manufacturers will introduce the next-generation of their products, while some will launch a whole new product, some will reintroduce their iconic nameplates to the country and some will update their existing products. Times Drive readers we have prepared a list seven upcoming cars that you need to watch out in January 2026:

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Kia will be the first automaker to kick off the launch calendar of 2026 with the launch of its new-generation Seltos SUV in India. The launch of the new-gen Kia Seltos is scheduled to take place on January 2nd 2026. The SUV moves to an updated platform and comes with revised exterior styling and interior layout. Production has already commenced in India and the product details are already out; only the pricing will be announced on the scheduled date.

Mahindra ’s first major product scheduled for 2026 will be the XUV700 facelift, which is now being rebranded as the XUV 7XO . The XUV 7XO will debut in the Indian market in the first week of January 2026. The XUV 7XO will come with design changes and cabin updates, the overall silhouette of this SUV will remain unmistakably the same. On the mechanical front it is expected to remain unchanged, retaining its engine and gearbox options. The XUV 7XO is scheduled to be introduced in the country on January 5th 2026.

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Earlier this month Nissan officially confirmed that it will introduce the Gravite, an entry-level MPV in the Indian market in January 2026. It is likely to share its underpinnings with the Renault Triber. Scheduled to launch in January, this will be one of three new vehicles planned by Nissan for the Indian market, the other two vehicles include the Tekton compact SUV and a purpose built 7-seater SUV.

Renault gearing up to bring back the iconic Duster nameplate in India with the introduction of its all-new generation. The new Duster SUV is scheduled to be introduced in India on January 26th 2026. This new Duster is expected to feature updated styling, a new interior layout and revised powertrain options. This will also mark Renault’s return to the compact SUV segment where it once used to be the benchmark in ride and handling.

Maruti Suzuki has showcased its first ever electric car, the e Vitara in India on several occasions in 2025. In 2026 Maruti Suzuki is set to enter the electric SUV space with the launch of the e Vitara. Maruti Suzuki is likely to launch the e Vitara in the domestic market in January 2026. This will also be a crucial moment for the company as many other automakers have already launched electric SUVs in this segment and it will be interesting to see how Maruti Suzuki prices this product. The e Vitara will go up against the likes of Hyundai Creta, MG ZS EV, VinFast VF6, Tata Curvv.ev and Mahindra BE6.

Tata Safari with petrol powertrain was introduced by the company in the latter-half of 2025 and its launch is expected to take place in January 2026. Tata Motors has added a petrol engine option to the Safari lineup in this move expands the SUV’s appeal beyond its diesel-only positioning so far. Bookings for the petrol Safari are already underway and prices are expected to be announced in the first half of the month.

Tata Harrier (Petrol)

After introducing the electric version of the Harrier in 2025, Tata Motors is all set to launch the petrol version of this SUV in January 2026. While its rivals like Mahindra Scorpio N, XUV700, MG Hector have been offered with a petrol and diesel powertrain for a long time, Tata Motors is finally ready to launch the petrol version of the Harrier in India next month. The addition of a petrol engine brings parity with rivals offering multiple fuel options in the segment. The company has already revealed all specifications and features of this SUV, and in January 2026 its pricing will be announced as well.