A K Geherwal 
Main Takeaway: The Honda WR-V, redesigned and expected to launch in India by March 2026, will be positioned as a sporty compact SUV priced between ₹9 lakh and ₹13 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the Honda Amaze platform, it will offer a 1.5-litre petrol engine with CVT and manual transmission options, loaded with modern features and … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Mahindra XUV700 facelift, arriving in October 2025, refines India’s best-selling premium SUV with updated styling, new technology, and enhanced powertrains. Expected ex-showroom prices range from ₹16 lakh to ₹27 lakh, offering petrol and diesel options with 2WD and AWD layouts to reinforce its segment leadership. Introduction Mahindra’s XUV700 facelift brings a fresh … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Tata Sierra, reintroduced as an all-electric lifestyle SUV, will debut in India by Q1 2026 with an expected ex-showroom price of ₹15–18 lakh. Built on the ALFA ARC platform, it offers a 38 kWh battery, 250 km range (MIDC), a 90 PS motor, and retro‐inspired styling with modern amenities. Introduction Reviving its … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Jeep Avenger, an all-electric compact SUV, will debut in India in December 2025 with an expected ex-showroom price of ₹26–30 lakh. Built on Stellantis’s STLA Small platform, it features a 54 kWh battery, 400 km WLTP range, a 115 kW (156 PS) motor, and robust styling underscored by Jeep’s off-road DNA. Introduction … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Citroën Basalt X, Citroën’s new sub-4-metre compact crossover, will debut in India in January 2026 with an expected ex-showroom price of ₹7.5–9 lakh. Based on the CMP+ EV platform, it offers petrol and CNG powertrains, a premium-styled cabin, and Citroën’s signature focus on comfort and SUV-inspired design. Introduction Citroën’s Basalt X, previewed … Read more
Main Takeaway: The MG Majestor, an all-new three-row flagship SUV based on the Gloster, will launch in India in October 2025 with an expected ex-showroom price of around ₹40 lakh. Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 213 bhp paired exclusively with a torque-converter automatic transmission, it targets buyers seeking premium space and off-road capability. … Read more
Main Takeaway: The VinFast VF 3, a micro electric SUV built on the CMP+ EV platform, will launch in India by Q1 2026 with an expected ex-showroom price of ₹7.5–10 lakh. Offered in two variants—Eco and Plus—with a single 43.5 PS rear-mounted motor, 18.64 kWh battery, and up to 215 km claimed range, it targets … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Tata Avinya, Tata’s first dedicated electric SUV built on the ALFA EV platform, will launch in India in November 2025 with an expected ex-showroom price of ₹13–17 lakh. It offers a 60 kWh battery, up to 455 km range (MIDC), a 150 PS electric motor, fast charging capability, and a premium tech-rich … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Kia New Seltos, extensively refreshed for late 2025, debuts in India in November with an expected ex-showroom price of ₹11–19 lakh. Updates include redesigned exterior, new digital cockpit, enhanced turbo-petrol and diesel engines, and advanced ADAS features, solidifying its position in the compact SUV segment. Introduction The Kia New Seltos arrives in … Read more
Main Takeaway: The Renault Boreal, globally known as the Dacia Bigster, will arrive in India in mid-2026 as a three-row, C-segment SUV. Expected ex-showroom pricing ranges from ₹13 lakh to ₹18 lakh. It offers a 1.3 L turbo-petrol engine (160 PS/270 Nm), six-speed EDC, seating for seven, and a tech-rich cabin. Introduction Renault revives its … Read more
