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Audi launched the locally assembled Q3 at an introductory INR 51.99 lakh, with senior company executives and celebrities joining the unveiling. Equipment varies between Nova and Zenith.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG bookings to open October 20
Mahindra says deliveries of its CNG SUV are also scheduled to begin October 20. The four-variant range uses an underfloor twin-cylinder arrangement and is priced up to INR 12.27 lakh, ex-showroom.
Toyota updates Glanza with new engine, CNG automatic and ADAS
Toyota lists a starting ex-showroom price of INR 6.99 lakh for the updated Glanza, with deliveries planned from the first week of November. Driver-assistance features are restricted to the V(O) grade.
Volvo prices EX90 at INR 1.26 crore
Volvo Car India has announced an introductory ex-showroom price of INR 1.26 crore for the six-seat EX90 electric SUV. Bookings are open, customer drives are planned for November and deliveries for January 2027.
CIBIL reports larger car loans and longer repayment terms
Average passenger vehicle loan amounts reached INR 8.2 lakh in H1 2026, up 49% from H1 2019, according to TransUnion CIBIL. Average tenure increased by five months to 62 months.
MG launches Windsor Indulge edition
The Windsor Indulge adds a dual-tone exterior, a new upholstery theme and a standard second-row entertainment screen. MG lists an ex-showroom price of INR 17,99,800.
September passenger vehicle dispatches rise across major manufacturers
Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia reported higher September dispatches. Domestic figures show the scale of the increase, while exports, calendar-year totals and electric vehicle subsets require separate comparisons to assess the month consistently.
CAFE III to apply from April 2027 as Tata and Mahindra welcome framework
The government has confirmed new passenger vehicle fuel-economy norms for April 2027–March 2032. Tata and Mahindra welcomed the framework, while firm manufacturer-level investment, pricing and portfolio changes have not yet been disclosed.
Porsche begins Cayenne Electric deliveries in India from INR 1.77 crore
Porsche has launched the Cayenne Electric in India with announced starting prices of INR 1.7727 crore and INR 2.2751 crore for the Turbo. Deliveries began on September 30, according to the company.
Mercedes-AMG G 63 Offroad PRO arrives in India at INR 3.80 crore
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a limited-availability Offroad PRO version of the AMG G 63 in India, priced from INR 3.80 crore ex-showroom. It adds dedicated suspension and traction settings alongside a roof rack and new wheels; the company has not disclosed how many units India will receive.
Mahindra launches Thar OG from INR 10.32 lakh
Mahindra's updated three-door Thar starts at an introductory INR 10.32 lakh, with deliveries beginning October 11. The variant annexure places six airbags and all-disc brakes on ZXT, rather than the entry-priced version highlighted in the announcement.
Mahindra adds XUV 3XO REVX EDGE from INR 9.39 lakh
Mahindra has expanded the XUV 3XO REVX range with the EDGE from INR 9.39 lakh and EDGE (O) from INR 9.89 lakh, while saying the SUV has crossed 2.5 lakh sales in under 2.5 years.
Jawa's third All Stars launch in five weeks
Jawa Yezdi's third All Stars launch in five weeks brings new bodywork and a wider rear tyre, but the INR 1,79,942 headline is the carryover colour, not the new range.
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India's passenger vehicle market, but CNG did the work
CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together took 41.95 percent of passenger vehicle retails in August against petrol's 40.85 percent. CNG accounted for most of it, and electric share fell over the month.
BMW starts local production of the i5 Long Wheelbase at Chennai, priced at INR 79.60 lakh
BMW India’s first locally produced electric sedan launches at an introductory INR 79.60 lakh ex-showroom, with an 81.6 kWh battery and a claimed 669 km on the Indian test cycle.
Maruti Suzuki puts L2 ADAS on Baleno at a starting price of INR 6.10 lakh
The facelifted premium hatchback gets radar-and-camera driver assistance and ventilated front seats, with bookings open at INR 11,000. Variant-wise pricing was not disclosed.
BMW opens bookings for locally built i5 Long Wheelbase
BMW says the i5 Long Wheelbase is its first locally produced electric sedan in India, with a claimed range of up to 669 km.