With the start of the new year, Honda have increased the prices of the 2026 Amaze. Some of the variants got the price hike of Rs. 6,990. The base model of the Amaze with the older design and a petrol-manual powertrain got a massive price cut of almost Rs. 1.0 lakh. The Honda Amaze 2026 prices now start from Rs. 5.99 lakh and go up to Rs. 10.0 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 0.94%. For the old Amaze base model, the price drop in percentage terms is 14.15%.
With the start of the new year, Honda have increased the prices of the 2026 Elevate. The SV variant (Elevate base model) with the 1.5L normal petrol-manual powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 59,990. The Honda Elevate 2026 prices now start from Rs. 11.60 lakh and go up to Rs. 16.25 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 5.45%.
Toyota have released the first teaser for the upcoming Urban Cruiser EV ahead of its launch later this year. Based on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, the Urban Cruiser EV will offer a similar design to the near-production concept SUV that was showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo.
We have recently learned from a reliable source that the 2026 MG Hector facelift with the 5-seat configuration is getting a cheaper petrol-automatic variant. The Select Pro trim of the 5-seater Hector 2026 facelift automatic will cost Rs. 15.09 lakh, which is only Rs. 1.10 lakh pricier than comparable manual variant. The other automatic variants carry a premium of Rs. 1.30 lakh. It’s also Rs. 1.20 lakh cheaper than the next Hector 5S petrol-automatic variant, Smart Pro, which costs Rs. 16.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
We have recently secured information about the 2026 MG Hector Plus facelift pricing including the prices of the diesel variants. We are now learning that the Hector Plus 7-seater ex-showroom pricing will start from Rs. 14.29 lakh. The 7-seater automatic variants will start from Rs. 15.59 lakh. Meanwhile, the Hector Plus diesel 7S will start from Rs. 16.45 lakh (ex-sh).
Mahindra launched the 2026 XUV 7XO at a starting price of Rs. 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom) recently. Available in 6 variants, the XUV 7XO gets an updated design and new colour option over its predecessor, the XUV700.
Volkswagen India have teased the upcoming Tayron SUV for the first time. Essentially a 3-row version of the Tiguan, the Tayron is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. We expect Volkswagen to release more teasers in the coming weeks. In this article, we take a look at all the details revealed by the latest teasers.
Mahindra have launched the 2026 XUV 3XO EV with a starting price of Rs. 13.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The XUV 3XO EV effectively replaces the XUV400 in Mahindra’s electric SUV lineup and is positioned as a direct rival to the Tata Nexon EV. Deliveries of the new XUV 3XO EV are scheduled to begin from February 23.
With the start of the new year, Toyota have increased the prices of the Fortuner. The GR S 4WD variant with the 2.8L turbo diesel-automatic powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 74,000. The Toyota Fortuner 2026 prices now start from Rs. 34.16 lakh and go up to Rs. 49.59 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 1.53%.
With the start of the new year, Toyota have increased the prices of the Innova Hycross and Crysta. After the price change, 2026 Innova Crysta costs up to Rs. 25,600 and the 2026 Innova Hycross costs up to Rs. 48,400 more than before.
At the end of 2025, Hyundai officially entered the commercial mobility space with the launch of its dedicated taxi models – the Prime HB hatchback and Prime SD sedan. These cars are based on the Grand i10 Nios and Aura respectively. Hyundai recently announced prices of Rs. 6.0 lakh for the Prime HB and Rs. 6.90 lakh for the Prime SD (all prices ex-showroom).
The Mahindra XUV700 has received its first-ever facelift ever since it was launched in August 2021. Mahindra have launched the XUV700 facelift, which is now called the XUV 7XO, at a starting price of Rs. 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom). In this article, we take a look at the variant-wise prices of the 2026 XUV 7XO and check out its updated design, features and powertrain options.
Tata Motors have officially revealed the 2026 Punch facelift ahead of its launch on January 13. This marks the first major update for Tata’s popular small-SUV since its debut in 2021. It brings with it a comprehensive update to the design, features, and more importantly, powertrain options.
Hyundai have quietly updated the variant lineup of the Creta Electric for the 2026 model year, discontinuing all Smart variants equipped with the smaller 42kWh battery pack. Until recently, buyers could opt for the Creta Electric 42kWh in multiple Smart trims, including Smart, Smart (O), Smart (O) HC and Smart (O) HC Dual Tone. With these variants now removed from the brochure, the Smart variant is available exclusively with the larger 51.4kWh battery pack.
Hyundai India have quietly updated the brochure for the Grand i10 Nios for 2026. The new brochure points to multiple changes across variants and powertrain combinations. While Hyundai are yet to make an official announcement regarding these revisions, the updated brochure aligns closely with dealer-level information, giving us confidence that these changes are already in effect or will be implemented shortly.
Maruti Suzuki car prices are likely to see a noticeable hike from January 15, as the carmaker prepares to roll back the additional discounts it had offered last year following the GST rate reduction on passenger vehicles.
Tata Motors have released yet another teaser for the 2026 Punch facelift. This time around, Tata have teased a turbo petrol engine option for the 2026 Punch SUV. This marks the first time the Punch will be offered with a turbo petrol engine, addressing one of the biggest complaints owners and prospective buyers had with the outgoing model – the lack of outright performance from its normal petrol motor.
With the start of the new year, Skoda have increased the prices of the 2026 Kushaq. The Sportline variant with the 1.0L turbo petrol-manual and Onyx 1.0L turbo petrol-automatic powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 6,862. The Skoda Kushaq 2026 prices now start from Rs. 10.66 lakh and go up to Rs. 18.49 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 0.52%.
With the start of the new year, Skoda have increased the prices of the 2026 Slavia. The Prestige variant with the 1.0L turbo petrol-automatic powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 33,690. The Skoda Slavia 2026 prices now start from Rs. 10.0 lakh and go up to Rs. 17.99 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 2.09%.
With the start of the new year, Skoda have increased the prices of the 2026 Kylaq. The Prestige variant with the 1.0L turbo petrol-automatic powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 19,295. The Skoda Kylaq 2026 prices now start from Rs. 7.59 lakh and go up to Rs. 12.99 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 1.51%.
We have recently learned that with the start of the new year, Hyundai have increased the prices of the 2026 Verna. The SX variant with the 1.5L normal petrol-manual powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 15,463. The Hyundai Verna 2026 prices now start from Rs. 10.80 lakh and go up to Rs. 17.13. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 1.22%.
We have recently learned that with the start of the new year, Hyundai have increased the prices of the 2026 Alcazar. The Signature 7S variant with the 1.5L turbo petrol-auto and 1.5L turbo diesel auto powertrains got the biggest price hike of Rs. 10,469. The Hyundai Alcazar 2026 prices now start from Rs. 14.50 lakh and go up to Rs. 21.21 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 0.61%.
We have recently learned that with the start of the new year, Hyundai have increased the prices of the 2026 Creta. The S (O) Knight variant with the 1.5L turbo diesel-manual powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 21,272. The Hyundai Creta 2026 prices now start from Rs. 10.79 lakh and go up to Rs. 20.20 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 1.36%.
We have recently learned that with the start of the new year, Hyundai have increased the prices of the 2026 Venue. The HX5 variant with the 1.2L normal petrol-manual powertrain got the biggest price hike of Rs. 20,000. The Hyundai Venue 2026 prices now start from Rs. 8.0 lakh and go up to Rs. 15.69 lakh. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 2.19%.
