In the next 12-18 months, you can see new cars from Tata, Mahindra, and Kia, which will come with great features. Electric versions of these cars are also expected to come. Tata Motors is also planning to launch the electric variant of the Tata Sierra. Apart from this, the Kia Seltos can also come in petrol and diesel variants with new updated features.
1. New generation Kia Seltos
The new generation Kia Seltos will come with a hybrid powertrain and a newly designed exterior with new front and rear lights. Attractively designed alloy wheels can be found in this car. The new Kia Seltos will come with a 1.6-liter petrol engine and 1.5-liter petrol and diesel engine options.
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Its 1.5-liter petrol and diesel engine will give power ranging from 113.42 bhp to 157.81 bhp, while its 1.6-liter hybrid petrol engine will give power of about 142.8 bhp. This car is expected to be launched by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
The company has not yet revealed anything about the price of the new generation Kia Seltos, but its price is expected to increase slightly. According to some reports, the price of this car can start from Rs 12 lakh, and the price of its top model can go up to Rs 22 lakh.
2. New generation Tata Sierra
Tata Motors is expected to launch a new generation car, the Tata Sierra, by the end of 2025 or early 2026. This car will be launched in both EV and ICE versions, although its EV version is expected to be launched first. The range of the new Tata Sierra will be around 500 km, and it can be charged in a very short time with a DC fast charger.
The ICE version of this car can get 1.5-liter turbo-petrol and 2.0-liter diesel engine options. This new generation car can be launched with ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and a touchscreen infotainment system. It is expected that the price of this car can be between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 20 lakh ex-showroom.
3. Mahindra XUV700 Facelift
When the current model of the Mahindra XUV700 was launched, it was also liked very much, and this car was in waiting for a long time. This time Mahindra will launch the Mahindra XUV700 Facelift version, which is expected to be launched by 2026.
The existing engine options are expected to remain in its facelift version, although there may be some changes in its features. The Mahindra XUV700 Facelift will have ventilated seats along with driving modes and a heads-up display.
There is not much information about this car, and no such announcement has been made by the company yet in which they have told about the date of its launch, although according to some reports, it is expected to be launched in 2026 at an ex-showroom price of around Rs 15 lakh.
4. Nissan Midsize SUV
Nissan is also expected to launch a midsize SUV in 2026. This car will have great interiors and amazing features. It is expected to get a signature grille and L-shaped LED DRLs. This car will have two engine options, which are a 1.3L turbocharged petrol engine, and there is no information about which engine will be the second one.
You will get the option of DCT with its 1.3L turbocharged petrol engine. This is a five-seater car in which you will get good space at the back; along with this, it will also have a large boot space for keeping luggage.
The boot space can be increased by folding the rear seat. This car is expected to have a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 360-degree camera. The price of this car is expected to be between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 18 lakh.
5. New generation Renault Duster
In 2026, Renault can also launch its new-generation Renault Duster, which will include 1.2-liter mild-hybrid turbo and 1.3-liter turbo petrol engines. This car will come with a new design that will get a new front profile, LED lighting, and alloy wheels.
A 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, and ADAS are also expected to be available in the new Renault Duster, along with automatic climate control.
This car competes with most popular cars like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The price of the new generation Renault Duster can be around Rs 10 lakh to Rs 17 lakh ex-showroom, although this is an estimated price, so the actual price can be less or more than this.
