New Cars Launching In India: The festive season through year-end is typically when carmakers drop their biggest updates and all-new nameplates. 2025 is no different: from value-packed compact SUVs to three-row flagships and new EVs assembled locally, here are ten confirmed or widely reported launches to watch between now and December.
How we picked: launch dates or India debuts announced/strongly reported by reputable outlets; timelines can move, so treat months/dates as “expected.” Sources are cited after each model.
Renault Kiger Facelift — Launch: Aug 24, 2025
Renault will roll out the Kiger’s mid-cycle update with design tweaks, added features (expect more safety kit/connected features), while retaining the proven 1.0-litre petrols. It slots against Venue/Sonet/Brezza/Nexon and should sharpen Renault’s sub-4m SUV value play ahead of the festive rush.
VinFast VF6 — Launch Window: Late Aug 2025
Vietnam’s VinFast has opened India pre-bookings (₹21,000 refundable) and inaugurated local assembly in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The VF6 is the smaller of the two new EVs; local assembly should help pricing. Deliveries are slated to start soon after market launch.
VinFast VF7 — Launch Window: Late Aug 2025
The mid-size VF7 (unveiled in India earlier this year) targets the premium EV crossover space with a feature-rich cabin and Level-2 ADAS. Bookings are open, and initial batches will be locally assembled at the brand’s new plant.
Maruti’s New Midsize SUV (“Escudo”/Y17) — Launch: Sep 3, 2025 (Expected)
Maruti Suzuki’s Creta/Seltos rival is confirmed for a September 3 reveal/launch window, positioned between Brezza and Grand Vitara. The “Escudo” name is being widely reported but not officially confirmed yet; expect the value-leaning Arena channel to retail it with multiple powertrains.
Mahindra XUV 3XO EV — Early Sep 2025
An electric derivative of the XUV 3XO is imminent. Expect competitive real-world range, updated tech and safety, and positioning squarely against compact EV rivals from Tata and others.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 (facelift) — Sep 2025
The refreshed Ioniq 5 brings global upgrades, including an 84-kWh battery pack (up from 77.4 kWh) and detail tweaks inside/out. India introduction is expected around August–September, with final specs and range figures for our market announced at launch.
Volkswagen Tayron (3-row SUV) — Oct 2025 / post-Diwali
VW’s Tiguan-plus three-row SUV has been spied undisguised here and is slated for a late-2025 India entry, likely via CKD assembly at Aurangabad to stay price-competitive. Expect the familiar 2.0-litre TSI + 7-speed DSG with AWD on higher trims.
New-Generation Hyundai Venue — Oct 24, 2025
This is a full model change (not just a nip-and-tuck): new design inside and out, more tech (ADAS expected), yet the powertrains should remain broadly similar. The date is set for October 24 in India.
Tata Punch Facelift — Oct 2025 (Festive Season)
One of Tata’s best-sellers gets a design/feature refresh inspired by the Punch EV, while continuing with the 1.2-litre petrol (and CNG) setups. Multiple sightings and reports point to a Diwali-season arrival.
MG Majestor (Flagship 7-Seater SUV) — Sep–Oct 2025
Shown at the Bharat Mobility Expo, the Majestor will sit above the Gloster and is expected to come with the 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel and 4×4. A festive-season launch is on the cards, with rivals including the Fortuner and Kodiaq.
What this Mix Means For Buyers
- EV momentum is real: VinFast’s local assembly plus Hyundai’s upgraded Ioniq 5—and Mahindra’s compact EV—give you fresh choices across budgets.
- Compact SUV arms race continues: Kiger, Venue, and Punch facelifts keep the sub-4m game hot—with ADAS and bigger screens trickling down.
- Three-row SUVs get new blood: VW’s Tayron and MG’s Majestor will lure buyers wanting a premium 6/7-seater without jumping to luxury badges.
FAQs
1) Which of these are electric?
VinFast VF6 and VF7 are EVs from day one. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is an EV getting a facelift. Mahindra’s XUV 3XO EV is also electric. The others are ICE with some offering CNG.
2) Are these launch dates confirmed or “expected”?
A few are officially dated (e.g., Kiger on Aug 24; Venue on Oct 24). Others have strong media-reported timelines (e.g., Tayron in the latter half of 2025; Majestor around Diwali). Always check just before booking—timelines can shift.
3) Will the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 in India get the bigger 84-kWh battery?
Globally, the facelift moved to 84.0 kWh; India’s final spec will be confirmed at launch, but reports indicate an Aug–Sep arrival here.
4) What’s special about the Volkswagen Tayron versus the Tiguan?
It’s a longer, three-row SUV expected to arrive via CKD assembly (Aurangabad), likely using the 2.0-TSI + DSG + AWD combo and positioned above the 5-seat Tiguan.
5) Is Maruti’s “Escudo” name official?
Not yet. The model—internally Y17—has a September 3 India launch window, but the final badge is unconfirmed. The media commonly refer to it as “Escudo.”
6) Which launches are most budget-friendly?
Expect entry prices for the Kiger facelift and Tata Punch facelift to remain accessible. The new Venue will span a broader price band; top trims will climb with ADAS and features.
7) Will VinFast EVs be truly “Made-in-India”?
They’re being assembled in India initially (CKD) at the new Thoothukudi plant, with scale-up and localisation planned; bookings opened nationwide in July with August launches targeted.
8) Does the XUV 3XO EV change the compact-EV value equation?
Mahindra’s entry will intensify competition vs Tata’s compact EVs by offering modern safety/tech and a range tuned for daily urban + weekend usage.
9) Are any of these proper 7-seaters?
Yes—Volkswagen Tayron and MG Majestor are three-row SUVs. Most others are two-row crossovers/compact SUVs.
10) When should I book?
If you want festive-season delivery, place a booking as soon as prices open—especially for the Venue, Punch facelift, Tayron and Majestor—since top variants and colours go on waitlist first. Keep cancellation/transfer terms in mind. (For the VinFast EVs, bookings are already live.)
Quick Launch Calendar (at a Glance)
- Aug: Renault Kiger facelift; VinFast VF6 & VF7
- Sep: Maruti Y17 (“Escudo” expected); Mahindra XUV 3XO EV; Hyundai Ioniq 5 (facelift)
- Oct (festive): VW Tayron; New-gen Hyundai Venue; Tata Punch facelift; MG Majestor