Renault To Launch 2 New SUVs & 1 Electric Hatch In India

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In addition to the highly anticipated next-gen Duster, Renault is also preparing to debut the Kwid electric hatchback in the Indian market

Renault had two consecutive product launches in the past few months. These were the mid-life facelift updates of the existing models, the Kiger and Triber. Sporting a refreshed line-up, Renault is ready for its next bout in the Indian market with three new cars in the pipeline. Along with two new SUVs, the company is also working on an electric hatchback, which was recently spied testing. Let’s look at the details of upcoming Renault cars launching in India.

1. All-New Renault Duster

The new-gen Duster is due for a launch in the Indian market early next year, i.e. 2026. It is one of the most anticipated SUVs in the country and is currently undergoing road testing. Sporting a butch stance, the design will be in line with the global-spec model, however, we can expect some minor revisions.

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Based on the CMF-B platform, the Duster will be a petrol-only model, with the hybrid powertrain expected to debut at a later stage. The SUV is expected to be powered by a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, putting out 154 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque.

2. Renault Boreal 7-Seater SUV

Renault is also working on a new 7-seater SUV alongside the Duster. Expected to go on sale in the second half of 2026, the three-row SUV was spotted testing on domestic soil in July. It will likely be named Boreal, however, nothing can be confirmed as of now. The SUV will be based on the CMF-B platform shared with the Duster.

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It will be longer than its 5-seater sibling with an extended wheelbase. The powertrain setup will include the 154 bhp 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, and the 155 bhp 1.6-litre petrol strong hybrid option offered in international markets is also under consideration.

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3. Renault Kwid EV

The speculations around the launch of the Kwid EV in India have been doing rounds on the internet for a long time now. The recent spy shots of the electric hatchback hint that its India debut is around the corner, however, an exact timeline is yet to be confirmed. While the test mule was heavily camouflaged, the overall design seems familiar to the ICE Kwid, albeit with some minor changes.

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As per the reports, the India-spec model could be based on the Dacia Spring EV sold in the international markets. If this holds true, the Kwid EV will get a 26.8 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 225 kilometres on a single charge.

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Tesla Enters Luxury EV Sales Charts In India – Deliveries Begin

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After a decade of speculation over its launch, Tesla has finally arrived in India, but consumer response has been tepid, with sales confined to double digits

Tesla launched the new Model Y as its first EV in India in mid-July and kicked off deliveries last month. The company delivered the first unit to Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra’s Transport Minister, on 5th September.

According to data we’ve accessed on the government’s Vahan dashboard, Tesla delivered only 64 units of the new Model Y in September. This is a fraction of the volume the company moves in the U.S., European countries, and other key markets every month.

Last month, Bloomberg reported that Tesla had received just over 600 bookings for the new Model Y in India. The consumer response has not met internal projections, the business publication said, adding the company used to sell more than 600 cars every four hours globally between January and June this year.

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Tesla imports the new Model Y from Gigafactory Shanghai (China) and plans to dispatch 350-500 units to India by December. The company is accepting orders for the EV from customers across the country, but has opened showrooms only in Mumbai and Delhi so far. Initially, it is delivering the electric SUV in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Pune.

The American EV maker has deployed four 11 kW AC Destination Chargers and four 250 kW DC Superchargers in Mumbai and three 11 kW Destination Chargers and four 250 kW DC Superchargers in Delhi. In the near future, the company will expand its charging network to Bengaluru, one of the leading cities in EV adoption in India. It does not plan to open a showroom there or in any other new city anytime soon, though.

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The new Model Y is available in India in Standard Range RWD and Long Range RWD variants, priced at 59.89 lakh rupees (ex-showroom) and 67.89 lakh rupees (ex-showroom), respectively. The Standard Range RWD variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, achieves a top speed of 201 km/h, and travels up to 500 km, as per WLTP.

The Long Range RWD variant hits 0 to 100 km/h 0.3 seconds quicker, in 5.6 seconds; maxes out at the same, 201 km/h; and delivers a 122 km longer range – 622 km.

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Hyundai Creta Records Highest Monthly Sales Ever In Sep 2025

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Hyundai Creta registered a domestic tally of 18,861 units in September 2025 as it significantly contributed to the brand enduring a total of over 70,000 units

The month of September 2025 turned out to be a strong one for Hyundai as festive season combined with the GST 2.0 tax cuts lift sales across its model range. The Korean automaker registered a total of 70,347 units – climbing well above the tally of 64,201 vehicles sold in the same month last year indicating a healthy demand.

Out of the total September tally, domestic shipments contributed 51,547 units while exports made up an additional 18,800 vehicles. SUVs were responsible for much of the growth with Hyundai moving 37,313 units in this segment alone leading to the strongest SUV contribution and the highest penetration the company has ever recorded in its Indian operations.

The numbers put SUVs at a commanding 72.4 per cent share of Hyundai’s total September sales. Leading the way, the Creta continued to shine, recording its highest-ever monthly sales of 18,861 units and reaffirming its stronghold in the highly competitive midsize SUV segment. The Creta has been available for over a decade and it consistently posts impressive monthly sales.

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Hyundai Creta

The ICE version is currently priced between Rs. 10.73 lakh and Rs. 20.20 lakh (ex-showroom). Earlier this year, Hyundai introduced the electric version of the Creta which is sold with two battery packs. The IC-engined model uses a 1.5L NA petrol, a 1.5L diesel and a 1.5L turbo petrol engine with multiple transmission choices.

The Venue also made a notable contribution last month – achieving its strongest monthly performance in 20 months with 11,484 units sold. The next generation Venue is slated to launch in just over a month featuring a complete redesign both inside and out while retaining the current engine lineup: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel option.

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Exports were another highlight in Hyundai’s September figures with 18,800 units sent to international markets enabling a near 44 per cent year-on-year increase and the brand’s highest export tally in the past 33 months. Looking at the half-year performance, cumulative overseas shipments from April to September 2025 reached 99,540 units. The cumulative shipments translated into a 17 per cent growth compared with the same period in 2024.

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EVs Sales In India Surpass 10 Lakh Units In H1 FY2026

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EV sales soar in the first half of FY2026 but fall in the final month of the period as ICE and hybrid vehicles get cheaper

India looks on track to record at least 20 lakh in EV sales this financial year, just like in the previous one. More than 10 lakh electric vehicles have already been sold in the first half, as per a report from The Times of India, based on data from the Vahan portal.

Across categories, 11 lakh EVs were sold in India between April 2025 and September 2025. Compared to the first half of FY2025 (8.95 lakh units), EV sales grew by 2.05 lakh units or 22.9%. Should the momentum continue through the second half, FY2026 may not just meet but exceed the FY2025 volume, which, as per a report from Autocar Professional, was 19.7 lakh units.

The recent GST reductions on ICE and hybrid vehicles do not work in favour of EVs and may impact their sales to an extent, though, especially in the case of cars. While EVs continue to be taxed at the lowest rate – 5%, ICE and hybrid models now attract as low as 18% GST. This means the minimum gap has reduced from 23% to just 13%, in the case of both cars and two-wheelers.

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September 2025 sales may have already shown early signs of a potential slowdown in certain EV segments. 1.82 lakh EVs were sold last month, and compared to 1.88 lakh units from August 2025, it was just a small decline of 3.3%. However, among cars, specifically, sales dropped from 18,290 units in August 2025 to 15,100 units last month, down 17.4%.

S&P Global Mobility Director Puneet Gupta said the GST revisions have reduced EV penetration in the car segment from close to 5% to approximately 4%. Crisil Ratings Director Poonam Upadyay said that consumers in this segment are highly price-sensitive.

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In the case of two-wheelers, though, the GST rate seems to have had virtually no effect on the sale of electric models. 1.04 lakh electric two-wheelers were sold in September 2025, just 1,000 units less than in August 2025 (1,05 lakh units). As for electric three-wheelers, 61,000 units were sold in September 2025, 2,500 units less than in the preceding month (53,500 units).

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Top 5 Two Wheeler Brands In H1 FY26 – Hero Leads Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki & RE

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In the first half of FY2025-26 (April to September period), Hero finished on top of the two-wheeler sales charts ahead of its arch rival Honda and others

Hero MotoCorp retained the number one position in the first half of FY26 according to Vahan data which doesn’t take Telangana into account while Honda and TVS Motor Company continued to put up aggressive performances. The volumes are dominated by commuter motorcycles, entry-level sporty offerings and scooters.

The homegrown manufacturer finished April to September 2025 period as the clear leader recording a total of 24.14 lakh units with the Splendor emerging as its major volume contributor. The sustained demand for its entry-level models has ensured Hero remains the benchmark in volume sales ahead of its arch rival, Honda.

The Japanese auto major, with 21.84 lakh units, secured the second spot. While the brand’s scooters continue to drive the bulk of its sales, Honda has been steadily building presence in the motorcycle category too courtesy of the Shine 100 and its 125 cc models. The Activa remains the country’s top-selling scooter – helping Honda stay close on Hero’s heels in overall numbers.

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Manufacturer	Sales (Units)
Hero MotoCorp	24,14,937
Honda	21,84,679
TVS Motor Company	17,20,843
Bajaj Auto	11,43,751
Suzuki	5,23,855
Royal Enfield	4,53,202

TVS Motor Company ranked third, posting 17.20 lakh units in the opening half of the current fiscal. Consistent demand for its scooters especially the Jupiter alongside healthy momentum for the Apache series in the entry-level sporty motorcycle space bolstered its performance as before but models like Raider 125 and iQube EV have been a helping hand too.

The Hosur-based manufacturer also benefits from a growing export base – giving it an added advantage compared to some of its rivals on a broader spectrum. Bajaj Auto came in at fourth with 11.43 lakh units. The strategy of pushing its Pulsar range along with Chetak has allowed it to stay resilient. The brand will expand its portfolio further in the coming years.

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Suzuki clocked 5.23 lakh units in H1 FY26 – placing it in fifth position. The brand’s Access scooter remains its best-seller supported by the Burgman Street and others. Royal Enfield rounded off the top six with 4.53 lakh units. Known for its slightly premium positioning while targetting high volumes, the company has maintained good demand for its Classic 350, Bullet 350, Hunter 350 and other models.

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Mahindra Sells Nearly 65,000 Tractors With 50% Growth In Sep 2025

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Domestic tractor sales of Mahindra reached 64,946 units in September 2025 with a massive 50 per cent increase on a YoY basis

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB) has delivered its strongest September performance yet with domestic tractor sales reaching 64,946 units in September 2025 – a massive 50 per cent increase compared to 43,201 units sold in the same month last year. The growth was led by GST 2.0 implementation, festive demand and favourable rural business.

Total sales including exports climbed to 66,111 units last month as against 44,256 units a year earlier – recording an overall jump of 49 per cent. Out of this tally, exports accounted for 1,165 units – slightly ahead of the 1,055 units shipped during the corresponding period last year with a modest 10 per cent rise in overseas markets.

One of the key triggers behind this surge was the GST 2.0 revision announced by the government. According to company officials, the reduction in tax rates translated into immediate benefits for buyers with tractor demand doubling during the first nine days of Navratri this year. The advancement of the festival season into September, compared to October in 2024, further accelerated sales momentum.

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Mahindra executives also pointed to rural and agrarian factors for improvement in sales volumes. The positive Kharif crop outlook, higher sowing acreage and an above-normal monsoon have all supported tractor demand across core farming markets. These elements combined with the festive tailwinds to create a record breaking month for the homegrown manufacturer.

Year-to-date figures also indicate Mahindra’s position in the farm sector. Between April and September 2025, the company sold 2,47,336 units domestically, a growth of 20 per cent from 2,06,236 units in the corresponding period of FY25. Exports during the same six-month stretch rose to 9,689 units – up 12 per cent from last year’s 8,613 units with the overall total at 2,57,025 units and a 20 per cent jump.

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With both policy support and agricultural fundamentals working in its favour, Mahindra FEB appears well placed to carry forward this momentum into the festive quarter. Commenting on the sales performance, Veejay Nakra, President – Farm Equipment Business, said:

“We have sold 64,946 tractors in the domestic market during September, a growth of 50% over last year. Honourable Prime Minister’s decision on the GST rate cut, has increased offtake in the first 9 days of Navratri which is in the month of September this year compared to October last year. This has been further supported by factors like a positive Kharif outlook, increase in the area sown this season and an above-normal monsoon.”

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Honda Sells 5.68 Lakh Two-Wheelers In September 2025

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With a 6% month-on-month growth compared to August 2025, Honda recorded domestic sales of 5,05,693 units in September 2025

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is one of the most popular two-wheeler manufacturers in India. In the month of September 2025, the company reported a total sales of 5,68,164 units with a 5.44% YOY growth. This is compared to the 5,38,852 units sold in September 2024.

The domestic two-wheeler sales contributed to 5,05,693 units, while the exports in September 2025 stood at 62,471 units. The exports accounted for 11% of the total sales with a 32.43% YOT growth from the previous year’s figures of 47,174 units.

On the other hand, the domestic sales saw an upward trajectory with a YOY growth of 2.85%. On the month-on-month (MOM) front, a 6% growth was reported by Honda as 5,34,861 units were sold in August 2025.

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Talking about the year-to-date (YTD) sales in FY2026 (April–September 2025), HMSI recorded total sales of 29,91,024 units, comprising 26,79,507 units sold domestically and 3,11,517 units exported. The company saw a YOY dip of 3.94% in the year-to-date (YTD) FY2026 sales numbers, down from the 31,13,596 units mark in the same period of FY2025. This decline can be attributed to the slowdown in domestic sales, however, the exports saw a healthy growth.

As for Honda’s key developments in September 2025 are concerned, it continued its commitment towards road safety by organising awareness campaigns across 13 cities nationwide, including Ahmedabad, Chittorgarh, Rewa, Balasore, Sitamarhi, Agra, Mumbai, Tirupati, Trivandrum, Baramati, Vijayapura, Rohtak and Ambala.

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On the product side, Honda solidified its position in the premium 350cc motorcycle segment with the launch of the all-new CB350C Special Edition at Rs. 2.02 lakh (ex-showroom), Bengaluru (Karnataka). Bookings for this retro classic motorcycle are now open, and it will be available at all Honda BigWing dealerships across the country. In addition to this, the all-new ‘MyHonda-India’ mobile application was also introduced by the company.

Taking ahead its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Honda India Foundation (HIF) handed over 50 specially equipped Quick Response Team (QRT) vehicles to the Gujarat Police as part of its ‘Sadak Sahayak: Surakshit Marg, Surakshit Jiwan’ project, which is a part of Honda’s global vision of a collision-free society by 2050.

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