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From Kia Seltos to new Renault Duster, seven new cars launching in India in January 2026
January 2026 marks a busy start for the Indian auto market with up to seven new and updated vehicles launching. Manufacturers like Kia, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Renault, Tata, and MG are introducing models with sharper styling, advanced tech, and diverse powertrains, catering to various buyer segments.
Maruti Suzuki's e Vitara receives 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating
Maruti Suzuki's e VITARA has achieved a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, marking a significant milestone for India's first global EV. The vehicle boasts 7 standard airbags and advanced ADAS features, underscoring Maruti Suzuki's commitment to safety. This rating is expected to boost exports of the 'Made-in-India' e VITARA to over 100 countries.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch on December 2, to offer 500 km+ range, sunroof, Level 2 ADAS like top-end features. Check expected price & competitors
Maruti Suzuki is launching its first electric SUV, the e-Vitara, in India on December 2, 2025. Production has begun, with exports to Europe already underway. The e-Vitara will feature advanced technology and multiple battery options. Maruti Suzuki is also building a dedicated EV ecosystem to support the launch. The electric SUV is expected to be priced competitively.
Maruti Suzuki starts eVITARA exports, ships 2,900 units to 12 European countries
Maruti Suzuki announces commencement of exports of eVITARA from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to 12 European countries. This is Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). The new models are exported to Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria, UK, and Belgium.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR tops passenger vehicle sales for 4 years in a row
Maruti Suzuki WagonR secured the title of India's highest selling car for the fourth consecutive year with 1,98,451 units sold in FY25. Continually evolving to meet customer needs, WagonR offers advanced engine options, manual and automatic transmissions, and top-selling CNG variants. Its safety features and customer loyalty significantly contribute to its sustained popularity.
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Maruti Suzuki E Vitara launched at Auto Expo 2025: Check price, interiors, range, features of Curvv and Creta EV rival
Maruti E Vitara: Maruti Suzuki has launched its first electric SUV, the e-Vitara, at Auto Expo 2025. The e-Vitara will feature a range of over 500 km on a full charge, with two battery pack options. The SUV will have advanced features like a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree camera. It is developed in collaboration with Toyota.
Maruti Suzuki teases electric version of Vitara, the eBorn SUV; to showcase at Bharat Mobility Expo
Maruti Suzuki is launching its first electric SUV. The eVitara will debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The company plans a charging network. This will include home and dealership charging options. The eVitara is a global model made in India. It promises cutting-edge EV technology.
SMC unveils its 1st mass-production BEV model, the e VITARA
Suzuki unveiled its first mass-production electric vehicle, the e VITARA. Production will commence in India in spring 2025. Sales will begin in Europe, India, and Japan around summer 2025. The e VITARA is Suzuki's first global strategic BEV model. It is based on the concept model eVX. Suzuki aims to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe, India, and Japan.
Suzuki outlines tech strategy for next 10 years for various markets including India
The automaker, which has around 58 per cent stake in the country's largest carmaker maruti Suzuki India, said it will further evolve the light-weight and safety body 'HEARTECT', and also work to minimise energy consumption through weight reduction technology.
Carmakers go extra mile to keep vehicles light
Indian carmakers are using lightweight materials like high strength steels and aluminium alloys to reduce the weight of bulky SUVs while adding more features. This helps to maintain lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The usage of high-strength steels and hot-stamped parts has increased in new age cars, reducing weight by around 30 kg. Mahindra & Mahindra has managed to reduce the weight of their SUVs, such as the XUV-700, by 79 kg despite new feature additions and increased vehicle length. Additionally, the sales of plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, CNG, and ethanol options are offsetting emissions from larger vehicles and contributing to a reduction in average CO2 emissions in India.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor expands its MPV market; launches All New Toyota Rumion
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched a new compact MPV, the All New Toyota Rumion, in India, marking its entry into the B-MPV segment. The vehicle comes with K-series 1.5-litre petrol engines with Neo Drive (ISG) technology and E-CNG, giving it a fuel efficiency of up to 20.51 km/l for the petrol variant and 26.11 km/kg for the CNG variant.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Punch: Brief comparison between compact SUVs
Maruti Suzuki has revealed the pricing of its latest compact SUV, the Fronx, which starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs 7.46 lakh. The Fronx was unveiled globally at Auto Expo 2023 and features Nexa's distinctive design style, known as "Crafted Futurism." The car can also be obtained through the Maruti Suzuki Subscribe program, with a monthly subscription fee starting at Rs 17,378. The Fronx is in direct competition with the Tata Punch, and a brief comparison between the two cars follows.
Indulge in the future: What makes the all-new XL6 by Maruti Suzuki NEXA the car of tomorrow
Utilizing your smartphone or even your smartwatch, you can track the vehicle thanks to the Suzuki Connect Advanced Telematics Technology. The air conditioning can also be turned on and started remotely from your smartphone or smartwatch so that your XL6 is comfortable inside when you get in.
How Maruti Suzuki is ensuring road safety with its car safety features and initiatives
How Maruti Suzuki has revolutionized car safety and road safety in India
Maruti to launch new Alto K10 on Aug 18: New features you can expect
As per reports, the company may sell the K10 model alongside the current Alto 800. Maruti had discontinued the previous Alto K10 in April 2020 due to the introduction of BS6 emission norms, but it continued with the Alto 800. Alto has been Maruti's top selling car over the past two decades and is the only Indian car to have sales of 40 lakh units in the domestic market.
#KamSeKaamBanega: Maruti Suzuki’s people technology is here to help you drive more and spend less on fuel, here’s how
Maruti Suzuki’s automotive technologies have always kept the end-user at the core of innovation. With a host of innovations like S-CNG technology, K-Series Engines, Smart Hybrid technology, and HEARTECT platform, Maruti Suzuki has brought us fuel-efficient cars that don’t just provide maximum mileage but also the best of safety features.
Best cars under Rs 7 lakh to buy in 2021
Maruti has been working on the second-gen Celerio for a while and it has been spotted testing at multiple occasions. Maruti Alto is scheduled to get a generational update soon too. Here are other choices in this price range for you.
Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for upcoming premium MPV XL6
The XL6 will be launched on August 21. It will be powered by K15 BS-VI petrol engine with progressive Smart Hybrid technology.
Maruti Suzuki launches the new WagonR with prices starting Rs 4.19 lakh
The third generation WagonR comes in two engine options - 1 litre and 1.2 litre K-series engines. The car offers fuel efficiency of 22.5 kmpl in the 1 litre variant and 21.5 kmpl in the 1.2 litre variant.
Maruti opens booking for new WagonR
The 'Big New WagonR' will be available with a new 1.2 litre petrol engine option along with another choice of 1 litre engine. It will also be offered in automatic gear shift variant, the company said.
Maruti opens booking for new Ertiga. Here is how you can book at just Rs 11,000
The seven-seater MPV will be launched in an all-new avatar on November 21, 2018, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.
Maruti reportedly working on a micro SUV. Details here
The upcoming vehicle is expected to feature a 1.2-litre petrol engine.
Maruti 'investing' in new technologies to bring down CO2 emissions
MSI said its Heartect platform helps to lower CO2 emissions between 6 to 8 per cent. Models like the Baleno, Ignis, Swift and Dzire have been built on the new platform.
Auto Expo 2018: Maruti Suzuki launches new Swift starting from Rs 4.99 lakh
The company had last month opened bookings for the new Swift, which is based on Suzuki's 5th generation HEARTECT platform.
Auto Expo 2018: Maruti Suzuki to display a record 18 vehicles
Built around the theme of Transformation, Maruti Suzuki wants to make a powerful statement of intent, with concepts for cleaner technology and future compact vehicle design.
Maruti Suzuki to strengthen play in compact car segment with new Swift
The bookings for the new Swift, based on Suzuki's 5th generation HEARTECT platform, have been opened.
Maruti's new Dzire crosses 1 lakh sales mark in over 5 months
Built afresh on the HEARTECT platform, the new Dzire continues to fulfil the growing aspirations of young and prosperous India.
New-generation Swift hatchback to be launched in early 2018
The exterior design of new Swift is sportier with sleeker headlamp and the vehicle boasts of premium interior.
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