10 New Cars Launching In 3 Months - EVs, Sedan and Small SUVs!
The festive season this year has been great for the Indian automotive industry. Fuelled by the festive season’s demand and the recent GST revision, car sales shot up, and we saw manufacturers go bullish on launching new products. In the past few weeks, we saw the likes of the facelifted Thar, new Bolero, and the updated NEO making market entries. Here are 10 more launches expected in the next three months.
Skoda Octavia RS - High Performance Sedan, Fully Booked!
Skoda India will launch the new Octavia RS in India on October 17th. The carmaker started accepting orders for the performance sedan earlier this week and the initial batch of 100 units (yes, the Octavia RS iill be a CBU import) got sold out in no time. The RS will likely have its price in the range of Rs 50-55 lakh, ex-showroom.
The Octavia RS has always had a cult following in India. The new fourth-generation Octavia RS will be powered by the same 2.0L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that makes 265hp and 370 Nm, as the Golf GTI. This will thus be the most powerful iteration of the Octavia RS yet. Just a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox will be offered in India, and the car will have a Front Wheel Drive (FWD) layout. It will be able to do the 0-100 kph run in 6.4 seconds and will have a top speed of 250kph. A sports exhaust system will also be offered.
Tata Sierra EV - The legend back in electric form
Tata Motors is gearing up to launch the long-awaited Sierra.EV in India. The new Sierra will have both Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and EV versions, the latter of which would come first. As reported by us previously, a top Tata official has confirmed that the EV’s launch will commence during the festive season. The new Sierra.EV will have a handsome, futuristic design. It will come with LED headlights, large wheels and window glasses, connected LED DRL, connected LED tail lamps, and a closed-off grille. Inside, the EV will be well-kitted. Expect to find a triple-screen setup, dual-zone climate control and more. The Sierra.EV will be underpinned by Tata’s new-age Acti.EV platform. It will likely borrow the battery packs (65kWh and 75 kWh) and powertrain from the Harrier.EV. The range is thus likely to be in the range of 500 km per charge.
Harrier Petrol - Grand Vitara, Creta Rival?
The Harrier is quite popular in the Indian market. It is now available with just a diesel engine. Tata Motors is now developing a new turbocharged petrol engine for use in models including the Harrier. The new 1.5L TGDI four-cylinder petrol engine will be capable of producing 168 PS and 280 Nm. Compared to the diesel, the turbo-petrol engine will offer slightly lower torque figures. According to the latest reports, the Harrier petrol will launch in the coming months. Introducing a petrol engine on the Harrier will enable Tata Motors to price it squarely against rivals like the Hyundai Creta and the Grand Vitara.
Safari Petrol - Big brother
The petrol-powered Harrier will come first. Later, this engine will also make its way to the Safari lineup as well. Introduction of the 1.5L turbo-petrol engine will help in widening the Safari’s appeal by bringing down its prices.
Maruti Suzuki eVitara - first Maruti electric
Maruti Suzuki showcased the eVitara for the first time at the Auto Expo earlier this year. Maruti Suzuki’s first electric SUV was originally slated to go on sale by May. It, however, got delayed. According to the latest reports, the eVitara will launch in December this year. The eVitara will be underpinned by the carmaker’s new HEARTECT-e platform. Two battery options will be offered- 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The smaller of these will come with a single electric motor that sits on the front axle, and makes 149 hp and 189 Nm of torque. The 61 kWh unit is available with both single and dual motor configurations in global markets. It remains to be seen if the dual-motor version will be brought to India. The FWD version with the 61kWh battery will have an output of 171 hp and 189 Nm. The 49 kWh battery is claimed to offer a range of 344 km while the larger pack (FWD) will have a range of 426 km per charge. Inside, the eVitara will have features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, an Infinity sound system, connected car tech, selectable drive modes, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
All New Venue
The Hyundai Venue, a popular choice among sub-compact SUV buyers, is slated to get a generational update soon. The second-generation Venue will launch in India on November 4, 2025. The new Venue will come with major styling changes. The design will borrow heavily from the likes of Creta. Spy shots have already confirmed major restyling at most places. The cabin will have a new design and more features. Expect the likes of dual 10.25-inch screens, automatic climate control, ventilated seats, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, and more. The powertrain pool will remain untouched. The second-generation Venue will offer the same set of engines and transmissions as the current model.
Tata Punch Facelift
Tata Motors has lately been testing the Punch facelift extensively in India. The new micro-SUV will come with notable styling changes and more features inside. It will get new headlamps, connected LED tail lights, tweaked tilgate design, and new wheels. Spy shots have confirmed that the new vehicle will get a rear wiper washer and a shark fin antenna. The cabin will have a new two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo and features like a large, freestanding infotainment unit, wireless charging, a 360-degree camera, a blind spot monitor, front ventilated seats, and more.
The outgoing Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and the CNG dual-fuel powertrain. These are likely to be carried over to the facelift. Talking of outputs, the petrol makes 88 PS and the CNG setup 73 PS. Available transmissions include a five-speed manual and an AMT.
Mahindra XUV 3XO-Based EV
Mahindra is developing an electric vehicle based on the XUV 3XO. When launched, it will replace the XUV 400 EV. Spy shots suggest that the new vehicle will have the same split headlamp setup and C-shaped LED DRLs as the ICE vehicle. Even the bumper will have a similar design. The 3XO-based EV will come with features like level 2 ADAS, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone AC, cruise control, ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, connected car tech, and a 360-degree camera.
The 3XO-based EV will come with two battery pack choices- 34.5 kWh and 39.4 kWh. The larger of these will offer a range of 456 km on a full charge.
MG Majestor
The Majestor will be MG’s answer to the Toyota Fortuner. It will be sold alongside the Gloster here. The launch is expected during this festive season. The SUV was previously showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo this year.
The Majestor will have a large grille, vertically stacked LED headlamps, a rugged front fascia, dual exhaust tips, and connected LED taillights. The cabin will be roomy and comfortable. This premium SUV will come packed with features like a large 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, and powered front seats.
The Majestor will be sold through the regular MG dealerships and will be powered by the same 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine found in the Gloster. On the pricing front, it is likely to slot above the Gloster in the carmaker’s portfolio.
MINI Countryman JCW
MINI will launch the performance-focused Countryman JCW (John Cooper Works) on October 14, 2025. Bookings are now open for this SUV. It will be powered by a 2.0-litre, TwinPower turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, capable of producing 312 hp and 400 Nm. ALL4 all-wheel-drive system will also be offered.