{"id":67329,"date":"2025-12-28T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T02:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=67329"},"modified":"2025-12-27T13:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T07:50:59","slug":"indias-auto-market-heats-up-for-2026-new-mpvs-ev-milestones-petrol-suvs-and-price-changes-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/indias-auto-market-heats-up-for-2026-new-mpvs-ev-milestones-petrol-suvs-and-price-changes-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Auto Market Heats Up for 2026: New MPVs, EV Milestones, Petrol SUVs, and Price Changes Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67332\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-of-the-week-cover-8.webp\" alt=\"India\u2019s Auto Market Heats Up for 2026: New MPVs, EV Milestones, Petrol SUVs, and Price Changes Explained\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-of-the-week-cover-8.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-of-the-week-cover-8-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-of-the-week-cover-8-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-of-the-week-cover-8-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/News-of-the-week-cover-8-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p>The Indian automobile industry is entering a busy phase as brands prepare for 2026 with new launches, fresh powertrains, electric vehicle growth and pricing updates. Carmakers are aligning products to suit changing buyer needs, rising fuel costs and stricter regulations<\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TEvery update below focuses on what matters most to buyers including launch timelines, expected features, pricing direction and segment impact<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nissan Gravite MPV Deliveries Confirmed For 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/nissan-gravite-deliveries-to-begin-in-march-2026\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67039\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nissan-Gravite-Deliveries-to-Begin-in-March-2026.webp\" alt=\"Nissan Gravite Deliveries to Begin in March 2026\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nissan-Gravite-Deliveries-to-Begin-in-March-2026.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nissan-Gravite-Deliveries-to-Begin-in-March-2026-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nissan-Gravite-Deliveries-to-Begin-in-March-2026-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nissan-Gravite-Deliveries-to-Begin-in-March-2026-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nissan-Gravite-Deliveries-to-Begin-in-March-2026-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Nissan has shared a clear timeline for its upcoming compact MPV, the Nissan Gravite which is aimed at budget conscious families<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Details You Should Know<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch timeline<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: January 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deliveries begin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: March 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Production ramp-up<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: February 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gravite will enter the compact MPV space where space, mileage and price matter the most. Nissan plans to open bookings soon after launch, followed by dealer-level test drives by March<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Segment Positioning<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expected rivals<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Renault Triber and Maruti Ertiga<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Platform<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Renault-Nissan CMF-A+ architecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Cost efficiency, practical features and family comfort<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With this model, Nissan is aiming to grow its footprint in India\u2019s family car segment and improve overall volumes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025 Tata Harrier And Safari Petrol Lineup Revealed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/2025-tata-harrier-and-safari-petrol-lineup-revealed\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67081\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Tata-Harrier-And-Tata-Safari-Petrol-Variants-Unveiled.webp\" alt=\"2025 Tata Harrier and Safari Petrol Lineup revealed\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Tata-Harrier-And-Tata-Safari-Petrol-Variants-Unveiled.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Tata-Harrier-And-Tata-Safari-Petrol-Variants-Unveiled-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Tata-Harrier-And-Tata-Safari-Petrol-Variants-Unveiled-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Tata-Harrier-And-Tata-Safari-Petrol-Variants-Unveiled-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Tata-Harrier-And-Tata-Safari-Petrol-Variants-Unveiled-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Tata Motors has officially revealed petrol-powered versions of the 2025 Tata Harrier and Tata Safari, expanding choices beyond diesel<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s New In The Petrol SUVs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 1.5-liter TGDi turbo-petrol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power output<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 170 hp and 280 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gearbox options<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch And Pricing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch date<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: December 9, 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expected starting price<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Around Rs 14 lakh<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Petrol variants are expected to be priced slightly lower than diesel models<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new engine uses a lightweight aluminum block, improving performance and efficiency. This move helps Tata appeal to buyers who prefer petrol SUVs for city use and smoother highway driving<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775897456-wmTMQ5-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: 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src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Safari-Petrol-Gets-New-\u2018Ultra-Variant.webp\" alt=\"Tata Safari Petrol Introduces High-End \u2018Ultra\u2019 Variant\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Safari-Petrol-Gets-New-\u2018Ultra-Variant.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Safari-Petrol-Gets-New-\u2018Ultra-Variant-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Safari-Petrol-Gets-New-\u2018Ultra-Variant-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Safari-Petrol-Gets-New-\u2018Ultra-Variant-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Safari-Petrol-Gets-New-\u2018Ultra-Variant-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p>Tata has also added a new top-end Ultra variant to the Safari petrol lineup, aimed at buyers looking for comfort and advanced technology<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Features In The Ultra Variant<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level 2 ADAS<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for added safety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harman infotainment system<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with Samsung Neo QLED display<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dolby Atmos audio system<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"27\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital IRVM with built-in dashcam<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power And Performance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Hyperion turbo-petrol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Output<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 168 hp and 280 Nm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transmission<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Manual and automatic options<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This variant helps the Safari compete more strongly with petrol-powered rivals like the Mahindra XUV700 and Hyundai Alcazar in the three-row SUV category<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata Nexon.ev Achieves Major Electric Vehicle Milestone<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/tata-nexon-ev-crosses-1-lakh-sales-mark-tata-ev-brand-reaches-2-5-lakh-milestone\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67153\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Nexon.ev-Achieves-1-Lakh-Sales-Tata-EV-Brand-Hits-2.5-Lakh-Milestone.webp\" alt=\"Tata Nexon.ev Crosses 1 Lakh Sales Mark, Tata EV Brand Reaches 2.5 Lakh Milestone\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Nexon.ev-Achieves-1-Lakh-Sales-Tata-EV-Brand-Hits-2.5-Lakh-Milestone.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Nexon.ev-Achieves-1-Lakh-Sales-Tata-EV-Brand-Hits-2.5-Lakh-Milestone-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Nexon.ev-Achieves-1-Lakh-Sales-Tata-EV-Brand-Hits-2.5-Lakh-Milestone-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Nexon.ev-Achieves-1-Lakh-Sales-Tata-EV-Brand-Hits-2.5-Lakh-Milestone-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Nexon.ev-Achieves-1-Lakh-Sales-Tata-EV-Brand-Hits-2.5-Lakh-Milestone-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata Motors reached a major achievement in electric mobility this week<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales Milestones<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"29\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Tata Nexon.ev crosses 1 lakh units sold<\/li> <li>Tata EV brand crosses 2.5 lakh total sales since 2020<\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Nexon.ev became the first electric car in India to cross the one lakh sales mark.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Nexon.ev Sells Strongly<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"30\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facelift in 2023 improved design and features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current price range: Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 17.49 lakh<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"30\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong charging network and growing buyer trust<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Nexon.ev alone contributes nearly 40 percent of Tata\u2019s total EV sales, highlighting its importance in the electric car space<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata EV Portfolio Strengthens India\u2019s EV Market<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata\u2019s electric lineup now covers a wide price range, helping EV adoption across segments<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EV Portfolio Snapshot<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price range<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Rs 8 lakh to Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popular models include Tiago.ev, Tigor.ev, Punch.ev and Nexon.ev<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"31\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata reached 50,000 EV sales by June 2023 and doubled that pace later<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This growth shows that charging infrastructure, product reliability and pricing are no longer major barriers for many Indian buyers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata Avinya Series Confirmed For Late 2026 Debut<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/tata-confirms-avinya-series-debut-planned-for-late-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67164\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Confirms-Avinya-Series-Debut-Planned-for-Late-2026.webp\" alt=\"Tata Confirms Avinya Series Debut Planned for Late 2026\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Confirms-Avinya-Series-Debut-Planned-for-Late-2026.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Confirms-Avinya-Series-Debut-Planned-for-Late-2026-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Confirms-Avinya-Series-Debut-Planned-for-Late-2026-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Confirms-Avinya-Series-Debut-Planned-for-Late-2026-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Confirms-Avinya-Series-Debut-Planned-for-Late-2026-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata Motors has confirmed that its premium <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avinya series<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will debut in late 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avinya Strategy Explained<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Positioned above current Tata EVs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus on long range, premium design and advanced tech<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"32\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built on Gen 3 electric architecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch Plan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First Avinya model will be a <\/span>sportback<\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SUV body styles will follow later<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata Avinya Sportback To Use Jaguar Land Rover Platform<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/tata-avinya-to-launch-as-sportback-before-suv-developed-on-jaguar-land-rover-platform\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67248\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Avinya-to-Launch-as-Sportback-Before-SUV-\u2013-Developed-on-Jaguar-Land-Rover-Platform.webp\" alt=\"Tata Avinya to Launch as Sportback Before SUV \u2013 Developed on Jaguar Land Rover Platform\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Avinya-to-Launch-as-Sportback-Before-SUV-\u2013-Developed-on-Jaguar-Land-Rover-Platform.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Avinya-to-Launch-as-Sportback-Before-SUV-\u2013-Developed-on-Jaguar-Land-Rover-Platform-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Avinya-to-Launch-as-Sportback-Before-SUV-\u2013-Developed-on-Jaguar-Land-Rover-Platform-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Avinya-to-Launch-as-Sportback-Before-SUV-\u2013-Developed-on-Jaguar-Land-Rover-Platform-768x384.webp 768w, 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data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born-electric architecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexible design for multiple body styles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shared technology with global JLR models<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales Approach<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"35\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Separate premium sales channels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phygital retail experience combining online and showroom interaction<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata plans to introduce five new EVs by FY2030, with models like Sierra EV and Punch EV arriving before Avinya<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honda Cars To Get Costlier From January 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/honda-cars-to-become-more-expensive-from-january-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67255\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Cars-to-Get-Price-Revision-Starting-January-2027.webp\" alt=\"Honda Cars to Become More Expensive From January 2026\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Cars-to-Get-Price-Revision-Starting-January-2027.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Cars-to-Get-Price-Revision-Starting-January-2027-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Cars-to-Get-Price-Revision-Starting-January-2027-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Cars-to-Get-Price-Revision-Starting-January-2027-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Cars-to-Get-Price-Revision-Starting-January-2027-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honda Cars India has announced a price increase across its lineup starting January 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Points For Buyers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applies to Amaze, City, Elevate and City Hybrid<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No feature changes announced<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price hike due to higher raw material and logistics costs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honda stated that it absorbed costs for months, but continued pressure made the revision necessary. Buyers can still purchase existing stock at current prices until inventories clear<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renault Teases India-Spec 2026 Duster<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/renault-drops-new-teaser-for-india-spec-2026-duster\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67259\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Drops-New-Teaser-for-India-Spec-2026-Duster.webp\" alt=\"Renault Drops New Teaser for India-Spec 2026 Duster\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Drops-New-Teaser-for-India-Spec-2026-Duster.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Drops-New-Teaser-for-India-Spec-2026-Duster-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Drops-New-Teaser-for-India-Spec-2026-Duster-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Drops-New-Teaser-for-India-Spec-2026-Duster-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Renault-Drops-New-Teaser-for-India-Spec-2026-Duster-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Renault has released a teaser for the upcoming 2026 Renault Duster, ahead of its January 26 debut<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design Highlights From Teaser<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sculpted bonnet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Functional roof rails<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LED light bar<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"37\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blue exterior shade<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expected Details<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"38\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Platform<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: CMF-B, localized at Oragadam plant<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Features<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"38\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engine<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 1.3-liter turbo-petrol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Duster will first launch as a petrol-only SUV, with a three-row version expected later<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Mahindra XUV 7XO Teaser Reveals Feature Upgrades<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/new-mahindra-xuv-7xo-teaser-hints-at-features-ahead-of-january-5-launch\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-67296\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-Teases-XUV-7XO-Features-cover.webp\" alt=\"New Mahindra XUV 7XO Teaser Hints at Features Ahead of January 5 Launch\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-Teases-XUV-7XO-Features-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-Teases-XUV-7XO-Features-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-Teases-XUV-7XO-Features-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-Teases-XUV-7XO-Features-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-Teases-XUV-7XO-Features-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p> <p>Mahindra has shared a teaser for the XUV 7XO, set to debut on January 5, 2026<\/p> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What The Teaser Shows<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"39\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharper grille and LED lighting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated alloy wheels and bumpers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"39\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refreshed tail lamps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interior And Tech Expectations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Triple-screen layout<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital instrument cluster<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panoramic sunroof<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"40\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advanced driver assistance systems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Powertrain Options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/h3> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"41\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2.0-liter turbo-petrol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2.2-liter diesel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0d8\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"41\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0d8&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AWD option likely<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The XUV 7XO targets buyers who want technology-rich SUVs with strong road presence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> 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