January 2026 car is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for the automotive industry, with multiple confirmed launches and unveilings across segments from compact SUVs and MPVs to electric vehicles and refreshed facelifts. Buyers and enthusiasts are in for a strong start to the year with several models making their debut in India and globally.
Mahindra XUV 7XO (Launched)
Mahindra & Mahindra has already kicked off January with the launch of the XUV 7XO, the facelifted version of the XUV700, featuring updated styling, triple-screen technology inside the cabin, and enhanced safety and comfort features. The SUV starts at around ₹13.66 lakh (ex-showroom) and is expected to appeal strongly to midsize SUV buyers.
Tata Punch Facelift (13 Jan)
Tata Motors has fully revealed the 2026 Punch facelift, set to launch on 13 January. The updated compact SUV gets refreshed styling, a new turbo-petrol engine, and an updated interior with a digital cluster and larger touchscreen, reinforcing its competitiveness in the micro-SUV category.
Nissan Gravite MPV (21 Jan)
Nissan has confirmed that its Gravite MPV will be launched on 21 January 2026. Positioned as a versatile family vehicle with a competitive price tag, the Gravite will compete in the compact MPV segment and expand Nissan’s presence in India’s multi-purpose vehicle category.
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara (Early Jan)
Maruti Suzuki’s first dedicated electric SUV, the e-Vitara, is also expected to enter showrooms this month. The EV aims to offer strong range figures, modern features, and a spacious cabin, marking the brand’s significant push into the EV SUV space.
New Kia Seltos (Already Launched)
The next-generation Kia Seltos received its official launch at the start of January, with refreshed design cues, updated interiors, enhanced driver assistance systems, and competitive pricing across variants.
Skoda Kushaq Facelift (Mid-Jan)
The facelifted Skoda Kushaq is scheduled to break cover later this month, boasting improved exterior lighting elements, refreshed interiors, and a suite of updated safety features, making it one of the more anticipated compact SUVs of early 2026.
Renault New Duster (Late Jan)
The Renault New Duster is confirmed for a late-January debut, bringing back one of India’s most beloved SUV nameplates with modern design, hybrid options, and updated tech a strong contender in the compact SUV space.
This cluster of launches reflects a diversifying market where automakers are balancing traditional combustion engines with electric and hybrid powertrains, while also refreshing established models to stay competitive. Consumers entering dealerships in January have a wide range of choices spanning budget compacts to tech-rich SUVs and EVs.
With several unveilings already confirmed and more expected through January and beyond, 2026 is poised to be a vibrant year for new car introductions across India and global markets.
