BMW, Mercedes, Honda Cars Set To Get Costlier In India – See Full List

Earlier this year, revised GST rates on cars offered some relief to new vehicle buyers. That benefit, however, is now slowly fading. As is common practice across the automobile sector, manufacturers revise vehicle prices at the end of every calendar year. These annual corrections help brands manage rising costs and changing market conditions

From January 1, 2026, multiple carmakers will increase prices across their portfolios. The reasons include higher input costs, currency fluctuations and growing operational expenses

Here’s a quick list of carmakers confirming price hikes from January 2026

Mercedes-Benz India

Mercedes-Benz India was among the earliest brands to announce a price increase for the new year

• The luxury carmaker will raise prices by up to 2 percent
• The revised pricing will apply from January 1, 2026
• The increase covers the brand’s full range of cars and SUVs

The company has stated that the hike is due to higher operating expenses and the continued strength of the Euro against the Indian rupee. Mercedes-Benz has also indicated that it may move to quarterly price adjustments in the future to better handle foreign exchange movements

JSW MG Motor India

JSW MG Motor India has confirmed a price increase across its lineup

• Prices will rise by up to 2 percent
• The new rates take effect from January 1, 2026
• The hike will differ based on model and variant

MG Motor has linked the decision to increasing input costs and broader macroeconomic pressures. It is still unclear whether this revision will affect the recently launched Hector facelift, which is currently available at introductory pricing

Nissan India

Nissan India has also announced a price revision for the new year

• Prices will go up by up to 3 percent
• The hike comes into force from January 2026
• Applies to Nissan’s current model range

At present, Nissan sells the Magnite, its Kuro edition and the X-Trail in India. Looking ahead to 2026, the brand has confirmed the launch of the Gravite compact MPV, based on the Renault Triber, which is expected to arrive by March 2026

BYD India To Increase Sealion 7 Prices From January 2026

BYD India has announced a price increase for its flagship electric SUV

• The BYD Sealion 7 will get revised pricing from January 1, 2026
• Customers booking on or before December 31, 2025, will get current prices

The company has not revealed the exact hike amount or the reason behind the increase. However, the booking cut-off provides a limited window for buyers to avoid the higher prices

BMW India

BMW India has already raised prices once in 2025 and is preparing for another increase

• A fresh price hike will apply from January 1, 2026
• The increase follows a September 1, 2025, hike of up to 3 percent
• Applies to both locally assembled and imported BMW models

BMW has earlier explained that higher material costs, logistics expenses and the weakening Indian rupee have affected overall pricing. These factors continue to put pressure on premium car manufacturers

Renault India

Renault India has officially joined the list of brands announcing price hikes

• Prices will increase by up to 2 percent
• Effective from January 2026
• The hike will vary across models and variants

Renault currently sells three cars in India: Kwid, Triber and Kiger. The company stated that rising input costs and wider economic factors have made the revision necessary. Despite the hike, Renault has reiterated its focus on offering strong value and maintaining product quality

Honda Cars India

Honda Cars India has also confirmed a price adjustment for the new year

• Prices across Honda’s lineup will increase from January 2026
• The brand has not disclosed the exact hike percentage

Honda has attributed the revision to rising input costs and higher operational expenses. While details on model-wise changes are yet to be shared, the increase will apply across the range sold in India

Impact of Price Hikes on Car Buyers

The confirmed price hikes starting January 2026 signal the end of the brief cost advantage created by earlier GST adjustments. For buyers, this means:

• Higher ex-showroom prices from the new year
• Increased on-road costs, including insurance and registration
• Limited savings only for bookings completed before December-end

For those planning to purchase a new vehicle, December 2025 remains a key window to lock in current pricing where brands allow