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India’s automotive scene is set for a dynamic 2026 with numerous key launches. Expect facelifts like the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Maruti’s first mass-market EV, the e-Vitara, and the return of the Renault Duster. Nissan unveils the Creta-rivaling Tekton, while Tata introduces petrol Harrier/Safari and the Sierra EV. Audi’s new Q3 also arrives.​India’s automotive scene is set for a dynamic 2026 with numerous key launches. Expect facelifts like the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Maruti’s first mass-market EV, the e-Vitara, and the return of the Renault Duster. Nissan unveils the Creta-rivaling Tekton, while Tata introduces petrol Harrier/Safari and the Sierra EV. Audi’s new Q3 also arrives.  

Mechanically, the new Hyundai Venue remains the same; it continues to get three engine options – a 120hp, 172 nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, an 83hp, 113 nm 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 116hp, 250 nm 1.5-litre turbo diesel. The NA petrol engine will be offered only with a manual gearbox.​Mechanically, the new Hyundai Venue remains the same; it continues to get three engine options – a 120hp, 172 nm 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, an 83hp, 113 nm 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 116hp, 250 nm 1.5-litre turbo diesel. The NA petrol engine will be offered only with a manual gearbox.  

The brand also crossed significant production and sales milestones, having sold more than 200,000 locally manufactured vehicles since 2021 and surpassing 500,000 cumulative sales since entering the Indian market. Customer ownership initiatives included longer standard warranty coverage and feature updates aimed at lowering running costs.​The brand also crossed significant production and sales milestones, having sold more than 200,000 locally manufactured vehicles since 2021 and surpassing 500,000 cumulative sales since entering the Indian market. Customer ownership initiatives included longer standard warranty coverage and feature updates aimed at lowering running costs.  

Indian carmakers finished 2025 with robust December sales, led by Maruti Suzuki’s impressive 2,17,854 units. Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors also saw significant year-on-year growth, with Tata highlighting a surge in electric vehicle sales. Hyundai and Toyota reported healthy increases, while Kia achieved its best-ever December performance.​Indian carmakers finished 2025 with robust December sales, led by Maruti Suzuki’s impressive 2,17,854 units. Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors also saw significant year-on-year growth, with Tata highlighting a surge in electric vehicle sales. Hyundai and Toyota reported healthy increases, while Kia achieved its best-ever December performance.  

Feature-wise, the 2026 Kia Seltos gets ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a powered driver’s seat with memory, rear sunshades, dual-tone leatherette upholstery, a 360-degree camera, 64-colour ambient lighting, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, OTA updates, connected-car functions and Level 2 ADAS.​Feature-wise, the 2026 Kia Seltos gets ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a powered driver’s seat with memory, rear sunshades, dual-tone leatherette upholstery, a 360-degree camera, 64-colour ambient lighting, an eight-speaker Bose audio system, OTA updates, connected-car functions and Level 2 ADAS.  

Tarun Garg assumes leadership as Hyundai Motor India’s first Indian MD & CEO from January 1, 2026, bringing over 32 years of automotive experience. His appointment signifies a strong belief in Indian leadership as the company plans a Rs 45,000 crore investment by FY 2030 to boost EVs, hybrids, and local manufacturing.​Tarun Garg assumes leadership as Hyundai Motor India’s first Indian MD & CEO from January 1, 2026, bringing over 32 years of automotive experience. His appointment signifies a strong belief in Indian leadership as the company plans a Rs 45,000 crore investment by FY 2030 to boost EVs, hybrids, and local manufacturing.  

Moving inside, the cabin undergoes a major transformation while still echoing some familiar Kia design cues. The centrepiece is a panoramic digital layout made up of a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, and a dedicated 5.0-inch climate-control display.​Moving inside, the cabin undergoes a major transformation while still echoing some familiar Kia design cues. The centrepiece is a panoramic digital layout made up of a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, and a dedicated 5.0-inch climate-control display.  

Talking about the powertrain options next, even though the Seltos is based on the new K3 platform, mechanically it remains the same as before. It continues to get three engine options – a 1.5-litre NA petrol with 115hp/144Nm that’s offered with either a 6-speed MT or a CVT gearbox and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 160hp/253 nm that’s offered with an IMT or a 7-speed DCT.​Talking about the powertrain options next, even though the Seltos is based on the new K3 platform, mechanically it remains the same as before. It continues to get three engine options – a 1.5-litre NA petrol with 115hp/144Nm that’s offered with either a 6-speed MT or a CVT gearbox and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with 160hp/253 nm that’s offered with an IMT or a 7-speed DCT.  

Hyundai Creta achieved its highest annual sales in 2025, selling over two lakh units. This milestone celebrates a decade of the popular SUV in India. The Creta continues to dominate the mid-size SUV market with its diverse engine options and feature-rich cabin. Buyers appreciate its bold design and advanced technology.​Hyundai Creta achieved its highest annual sales in 2025, selling over two lakh units. This milestone celebrates a decade of the popular SUV in India. The Creta continues to dominate the mid-size SUV market with its diverse engine options and feature-rich cabin. Buyers appreciate its bold design and advanced technology.