New year is always full of promise for car lovers, and January 2026 is set to be a special one. With the start of the year, several new cars are set to enter the Indian auto market. Fully electric SUVs will be launched, while new generations and facelifts of popular models will be seen elsewhere.

Interestingly, some vehicles will be available for sale in January itself, while others will debut in January and launch in subsequent months. Overall, January 2026 could prove to be a month that completely refreshes the Indian car market.

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New Gen Kia Seltos

January 2026 will begin with the new generation of Kia Seltos. On 2 January 2026, Kia is going to introduce its most popular SUV in a brand new avatar. The SUV will be based on the new K3 platform, which is expected to be slightly larger in size and drive more refined.

Talking about design, it will get digital tiger nose grill, full LED lighting and more premium road presence. A 12.3-inch dual screen setup will be found inside the cabin, making it a segment leader in terms of technology. Engine options will include 1.5-liter petrol, 1.5-liter turbo petrol and 1.5-liter diesel engines. It is expected to cost between about 11 lakh and 21 lakh rupees.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

On 5 January 2026, the facelift version of the Mahindra XUV700 will appear as XUV 7XO. The front look of the SUV will look completely changed in this update, including new grills and L-shape DRLs.

The biggest change will be seen inside the cabin, where a triple-screen dashboard will be given. Engine options will remain the same reliable 2.0-liter turbo petrol and 2.2-liter diesel. Talking about the price, this SUV can launch between 15 lakh and 26 lakh rupees.

Skoda Kushaq Facelift

Facelift version of Skoda Kushaq will be launched in mid-January 2026. This update will make the front grille, bumpers and LED taillights more sharp and modern. Panoramic sunroof in the cabin, 360-degree camera and features like the Level 2 ADAS will make it more premium. The price is likely to be between 11 lakh and 19 lakh rupees.

New Gen Renault Duster

Renault Duster will have a strong return to the Indian market on 26 January 2026. The new generation Duster will be built on the CMF-B platform and its look will be more rugged and muscular. It is expected to have a 10.1-inch touchscreen on the inside, premium interior and complete ADAS package. Although its market launch will take place in March 2026, the price can remain between 11 lakh to 20 lakh rupees.

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will be Maruti’s first fully electric SUV to be launched in January 2026. It will receive two battery packs of 49kWh and 61kWh, which claim to have a range of up to 543 kilometers. Features such as dual screen setup, 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS make it Modern EV. The price is expected to be between 15 lakh and 25 lakh rupees.

Nissan Gravite MPV

Nissan Gravite will be a sub-4 meter 7-seater MPV to debut in January 2026. It will be based on the Renault Triber platform and will give a 2+3+2 seating layout. Features such as an 8-inch touchscreen, six airbags and a 360-degree camera will make it special in the budget segment. It can cost between 6 lakh and 9 lakh rupees.

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Tata Punch Facelift

Tata Punch facelift is expected to launch in January 2026. New LED headlamps, an updated front end, and a more premium interior will give it a fresh look. Features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen and standard six airbags will further strengthen its position in the segment. Expected pricing between ₹6 lakh and ₹11 lakh.