Hyundai’s Launch Plan Includes 26 New Cars With Hybrids Taking Spotlight

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Hyundai is looking to leverage its upcoming hybrids and electric vehicles as they are expected to account for almost half of its Indian volume by 2030

Hyundai has begun mapping out what could become its most sweeping product shake up for India – stretching right through FY2030. Details from the brand’s recent Investor Day roadmap reveal a strategy that combines updated ICE models with an aggressive introduction of hybrids and EVs in the coming years across multiple categories.

For now, the company’s sales are still driven largely by the traditional fuels. Petrol and diesel combine to form nearly three-quarters of Hyundai’s overall numbers with CNG adding around 19 per cent more. Cleaner powertrains barely nudge past the 5 per cent mark today but that modest share is expected to grow dramatically as the decade concludes.

Hyundai says hybrids and electric vehicles together should account for almost half of its Indian volume by 2030. The backbone of this turnaround will be the brand’s hybrid push. Hyundai has confirmed that eight hybrid models are being prepared for India before FY2030. In particular, strong hybrid systems are expected to appear on mainstream SUVs such as the Venue and the Creta.

The familiar 1.5-litre MPI petrol engine could be paired with an electric motor and battery pack to create an efficient dual-power setup. Overall, Hyundai wants as many as 32 different models on sale in the country by the decade’s end. Out of these, the plan allocates 13 to internal-combustion engines, 8 to hybrids, 5 to battery-electric vehicles and the remaining 6 to CNG versions. To achieve this lineup, a total of 26 model launches have been scheduled across multiple financial years.

Only a handful of launches – four, to be precise – are locked in for FY2026. The real surge unfolds later when 14 models, either entirely new or thoroughly revised, are slated to hit showrooms during FY2029 and FY2030. Internally, Hyundai has broken this down into 7 brand new nameplates, six full model changes, another six derivatives and seven facelifts or major enhancements amongst others.

In the middle of this timeline, FY2027 and FY2028 together will contribute eight additional launches. These include two completely new nameplates and three total generation upgrades. Expected highlights span a three-row hybrid SUV positioned below the now-retired Tucson, a locally produced compact EV, a Bayon-inspired small SUV and a hybrid version of the Palisade. The newest Ioniq models are also set to be part of this rollout.

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10+ Attractive SUV Discounts In December 2025 – Up To Rs. 3.25 Lakh

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The wrap up the calendar year on a high, automakers are offering lucrative discounts on their SUVs across multiple segments in India

As the 2025 calendar year reaching its final stages, carmakers across India are offering substantial discounts on their SUV portfolios – making December one of the best months for new car buyers. The list is dominated by compact and midsize SUVs with benefits ranging from Rs 75,000 to a massive Rs 3.25 lakh.

The Skoda Kushaq gets the highest year-end discount of Rs 3.25 lakh – offered ahead of its facelift launch in January 2026. The SUV is currently sold with two TSI turbo petrol engine options and remains a top pick for enthusiasts in the country. Close behind is the Jeep Compass with total benefits of Rs 2.55 lakh including sizeable corporate offers.

The Volkswagen Taigun also joins the party with discounts up to Rs 2 lakh. VW is also offering the base Comfortline trim at a lower entry price compared to the Kushaq. Following it is the Honda Elevate, the Japanese brand’s only SUV in India, featuring benefits of Rs 1.76 lakh in the final month of this calendar year.

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Rank	Model	Max Discount
1	Skoda Kushaq	Rs 3.25 lakh
2	Jeep Compass	Rs 2.55 lakh
3	Volkswagen Taigun	Rs 2 lakh
4	Honda Elevate	Rs 1.76 lakh
5	Nissan Magnite	Rs 1.36 lakh
6	Maruti Suzuki Jimny	Rs 1 lakh
7	Kia Syros	Rs 90,000
8	MG Hector	Rs 90,000
9	Hyundai Exter	Rs 85,000
10	Maruti Suzuki Fronx	Rs 78,000
11	Skoda Kylaq	Rs 75,000
12	Tata Harrier	Rs 75,000

In the compact SUV space, the Nissan Magnite brings discounts of up to Rs 1.36 lakh, varying by region. It remains one of the most affordable SUVs in its segment with a combination of naturally aspirated and turbo petrol powertrains. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available with Rs 1 lakh off this month.

Despite modest sales locally, its exports numbers are reaching new heights. Further down the list are the Kia Syros and MG Hector – both offering year-end benefits of up to Rs 90,000. The Syros positions itself as a premium compact SUV while the Hector continues to attract buyers with its roomy cabin and a strong features list.

Also Read: Tata EV Discounts Up To Rs. 3.95 Lakh In Dec 2025

Rounding off the list are models like the Hyundai Exter, Maruti Fronx, Skoda Kylaq and Tata Harrier with discounts between Rs 75,000 and Rs 85,000.

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2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift India Launch Confirmed In Jan 2026

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The 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift will get striking new features while also receiving subtle cosmetic updates at the front and rear

Skoda India is expected to launch a new vehicle, likely the 2026 Kushaq facelift, in January 2026 in the country. The new version of the SUV has already been spotted multiple times during its test runs on the Indian roads. The 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift will come with visual updates, premium features and a new automatic transmission among others. Firstly introduced nearly three years back in 2021, it will directly rival Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and Maruti Victoris in the domestic market.

The spy images have revealed that the new iteration of the SUV will have a revised front fascia with bigger fog lamps, sleeker vertical slats in front grille and redesigned headlamp units. The upper section of the moustache-esque front grille could flaunt a connected DRL (daytime running lamps) setup, akin to the bigger Skoda Kodiaq. In fact, the air dam below the grille could be offered in a squared-off pattern than the ongoing model.

The side profile largely remains the same, save for the 17-inch matte black finished alloy wheels. However, other elements such as body cladding near wheel arches and doors, roof rails, pull-type door handles, and shark fin-like antenna have been retained from the present model. Last but not the least, the rear end could boast of a slimmer LED tail-lamp cluster which could be connected with a LED bar instead of the SKODA lettering in the middle.

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The cabin details have not emerged but the 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift is likely to get upmarket, premium and advanced features. It could be equipped with a panoramic sunroof, as suggested by the spy pics. The new SUV will also be packed with Level 2 ADAS as confirmed by Petr Janeba, former brand director, Skoda India. He had said, “Regarding ADAS 2.0, we will bring [this tech] step-by-step with the facelifts on the whole [MQB A0-IN] platform [which also underpins the Kushaq].”

The 2026 Skoda Kushaq facelift will also house a 360-degree camera. Most of the rival SUVs such as Tata Sierra, Maruti Victoris, Honda Elevate, and MG Astor already come with the ADAS suite with a host of advanced safety features. It will also have 6 airbags as standard safety equipment across the entire variant line-up. The facelifted version has been awarded the highest 5-star safety rating by Global NCAP.

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Mechanically, the 1.0L petrol engine will be at the helm of lower and mid variants with top power of 113 bhp and peak torque of 178 Nm. It will be available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options. The top variants will draw power from the 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 148 bhp and 250 Nm. It is on offer only with a 7-speed DCT auto unit.

It has been learnt that Skoda is planning to phase out the 6-speed automatic gearbox by replacing it with an 8-speed (AQ300) unit. Though it won’t be immediate, by mid 2026, we could see it filling in the shoes of the 6-speed AT unit with the 1.0L petrol engine.

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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara To Boast Top Notch Safety Features & Premium Equipment

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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will go on sale next month in India and it will utilise a 49 kWh and a 61 kWh battery pack

Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce the e Vitara as its first midsize electric SUV for India and one of its biggest highlight is its safety kit. Long before hitting Nexa showrooms next month, the electric SUV proved its capability by scoring a clean 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP. With 31.49 points in adult protection and 43 points in child safety assessments.

Matching its safety-first approach is a long list of modern assistance systems. Maruti Suzuki has equipped the e Vitara with an extensive Level 2 ADAS package featuring Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Assist, Forward Collision Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control that can modulate speeds even around curves.

Additional precautions such as Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, multi-collision braking, a 360-degree camera setup, disc brakes on all four wheels, ISOFIX mounts and a dedicated SOS function round out its protection suite. Behind the scenes, Maruti has also been upgrading its ecosystem to support customers transitioning into electric ownership.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

 

The brand has strengthened its own charging footprint too – installing over 2,000 chargers at dealerships and service centres nationwide. To prove the e Vitara’s long distance capability, four units were flagged off from Gurugram and dispatched to different corners of the country, demonstrating a real-world driving range of up to 543 km on one full charge.

Production for foreign markets has already begun at Maruti’s Gujarat facility with export batches shipped over the past few months. For India, the e Vitara will be offered with two BYD-sourced LFP battery packs – a 48.8 kWh option and a larger 61.1 kWh unit. DC fast charging enables a 0–80 per cent refill in roughly 50 minutes.

Power figures vary depending on the chosen pack. The smaller battery pairs with a 144 PS motor while the bigger unit produces 174 PS, with both variants generating 192.5 Nm of torque. Built on the Heartect-e platform, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will spawn a Toyota sibling in the form of Urban Cruiser BEV.

On the inside, the five-seater midsize electric SUV gets premium features such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone integration, a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster, powered front seats, automatic climate control and seven airbags.

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Huge Year End Discounts On Toyota Cars – Innova, Camry, Vellfire, LC300, Hyryder

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In December 2025, Toyota is offering massive discounts on its popular volume-based and premium offerings to close out the year on a high

Toyota has introduced massive year-end discounts across its premium and mass-market lineup in the final month of this calendar year. From SUVs and luxury MPVs to hybrids and crossovers, the brand is offering lucrative cash deals, exchange offers, corporate schemes, referral benefits and extended warranty packages to lure in consumers.

At the entry and mid-range end, models like the Glanza and Taisor are seeing noticeable benefits. The Glanza E MT variant comes with a discount of up to Rs. 22,000 while the CNG model increases that benefit to Rs. 55,000 including exchange. Barring the base E, all other manual trims see benefits of just over a Rs. 1 lakh plus loyalty perks whereas the AT gets Rs. 98,300 off along with loyalty benefits.

The Taisor range gains combined offers of up to Rs. 49,200 plus loyalty – depending on whether buyers choose the turbo or non-turbo option. Hybrid models of the Hyryder are also available with attractive financial advantages this season. Its hybrid range is being offered with benefits of up to Rs. 96,100 plus loyalty while the Hybrid CNG version carries advantages totalling Rs. 74,000.

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Model	Variant / Engine Type	Key Offers Included	Total Benefits (Rs.)
LC 300 (2025)	Petrol 4×4	Exchange 50,000 + Corporate 50,000 + TFS/Warranty 12,67,200	13,67,200
Vellfire (2025)	Hybrid Luxury MPV	Exchange 50,000 + Corporate 50,000 + TFS/Warranty 6,55,000	7,55,000
Camry (2025)	Hybrid	Exchange 50,000 + Corporate 50,000 + TFS/Warranty 2,04,500	3,04,500
Hilux (2025)	All Models	Cash 80,000 + Exchange 30,000	1,10,000
Glanza All MT (Except E)	—	Cash 40,000 + Exchange 40,000 + Corp 6,500 + Warranty 13,800	1,00,300 + Loyalty
Hybrid (Hyryder)	—	Cash 26,000 + Exchange 40,000 + Loyalty 50,000 + Corp 6,500 + Warranty 23,600	96,100 + Loyalty
Glanza All AT Models	—	Cash 38,000 + Exchange 40,000 + Corp 6,500 + Warranty 13,800	98,300 + Loyalty
Hybrid CNG (Hyryder)	—	Cash 45,000 + Exchange 25,000 + Loyalty 50,000 + Corp 4,000	74,000 + Loyalty
Hyryder (2025)	S NeoDrive	Cash 15,000 + Exchange 20,500 + Loyalty 50,000 + Corp 8,000 + Warranty 19,160	62,660 + Loyalty
Hyryder (2025)	G & V NeoDrive	Exchange 35,000 + Loyalty 50,000 + Corp 8,000 + Warranty 19,160	62,000 + Loyalty
Hyryder (2025)	E NeoDrive	Cash 40,000 + Exchange 15,000	55,000 + Loyalty
Glanza (2025)	CNG Model	Cash 35,000 + Exchange 20,000	55,000
Taisor (2025)	Non-Turbo	Cash 12,500 + Exchange 20,000 + Loyalty 50,000 + Corp 3,000 + Warranty 13,700	49,200 + Loyalty
Taisor (2025)	Turbo MT	Cash 12,500 + Exchange 10,000 + Loyalty 50,000 + Corp 3,000 + Warranty 17,900	43,400 + Loyalty
Rumion (2025)	All Models (Incl. CNG)	Cash 10,000 + Exchange 20,000	30,000
Glanza (2025)	E MT Only	Cash 22,000	22,000
Innova (2025)	Rural Scheme	Cash 15,000	15,000

The popular Hyryder sees different benefits based on the selected variant. The G and V NeoDrive trims get combined advantages worth Rs. 62,000 plus loyalty. The S NeoDrive version slightly improves on that figure, offering up to Rs. 62,660. Even the base E NeoDrive trim carries benefits of around Rs. 55,000 with loyalty added on top.

Toyota’s MPV line-up also joins the discount season though in a more limited capacity. The Rumion gets offers worth Rs. 30,000 across all variants including CNG. The Innova, especially under rural schemes, provides benefits of around Rs. 15,000, focusing more on selective region-based advantages than nationwide campaigns.

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Moving into the luxury space, Toyota is offering serious incentives on its flagship models. The Camry Hybrid comes with total benefits of up to Rs. 3,04,500 – combining exchange, corporate benefits, and Toyota Financial Services support. At the top of the lineup, the Vellfire and the LC 300 deliver jaw-dropping benefits.

The Vellfire carries advantages of up to Rs. 7,55,000 including referral and extended warranty packages while the LC 300 gets the largest total benefit approaching Rs. 13,67,200. These massive savings make Toyota’s luxury offerings extremely tempting as the year comes to an end but every deal mentioned here is sensitive to availability and location.

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BYD YangWang U8 Tested By Dropping Massive Palm Tree, SUV Remains Drivable

BYD’s YangWang U8 withstands repeated palm-tree drops and remains operational

BYD has carried out an unusual durability demonstration involving its flagship YangWang U8, releasing a large palm tree onto the SUV’s roof multiple times to highlight the vehicle’s structural strength. The test, staged as part of a promotional campaign, has generated attention for the extreme nature of the impact.

During the demonstration, the tree was lifted vertically and allowed to fall on the long-wheelbase U8L three times from progressively greater heights. According to figures shared by YangWang, the most severe drop produced an impact energy of 50.4 kJ, a force well beyond levels typically used in regulated safety testing. Chinese media compared the force to that of a heavy appliance falling from a high-rise building.

Despite the intensity of the impacts, the U8L’s core structure remained intact. The upper section of the bodywork above the doors sustained visible dents, but the roof maintained its shape, all windows stayed intact and the driver’s door continued to operate normally. The vehicle also remained mechanically functional and was driven away after the final drop.

YangWang noted that the objective of the demonstration was to show that the cabin can remain accessible after a severe, unpredictable impact, allowing occupants to exit and enabling rescue teams to reach them if needed.

The palm-tree drop adds to a series of public tests highlighting the U8’s capabilities, which have previously included tank-turn manoeuvres, short-distance water flotation and multi-directional movement enabled by its quad-motor hybrid powertrain that delivers over 1180 HP.

BYD has not indicated what further tests it plans to conduct, but the brand continues to position the U8 as a high-end SUV with an emphasis on extreme durability and advanced mobility features.

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Toyota To Launch 5 New Cars In 2026 In India – 4 SUVs & 1 Pickup Truck

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As part of introducing 15 new cars in India by 2030, Toyota is expected to bring in a host of new SUVs over the next calendar year

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been reaping benefits of an expansive product range in the domestic market courtesy of its association with Suzuki and its familiar premium offerings. Doubling down on its efforts to bring in 15 new models by 2030, the Japanese auto giant is expected to bring in as many as five new cars and here we have listed them:

1) & 2) New Gen Hilux & Fortuner

With Toyota introducing the all-new ninth-generation Hilux globally, attention has once again turned to the brand’s future SUV plans, especially considering the strong mechanical connection it shares with the Fortuner. The reveal hints at a more radical evolution ahead, suggesting that the next-generation Fortuner will arrive with a sharper attitude, a tougher visual identity and a substantially updated cabin layout.

New Gen Hilux

Built around Toyota’s latest “Tough and Agile” design philosophy inspired by the Land Cruiser family, the new Hilux gains a more vertical stance, a chunkier front profile, slimmer interconnected headlamps and a squared-off fascia that the upcoming Fortuner is also expected to mirror. The wide range of powertrain options seen on the Hilux – including petrol, diesel, 48V hybrid and even a fully electric BEV variant – opens up several possibilities for the future Fortuner lineup. While the new Hilux may arrive in India next year, the next-gen Fortuner can’t be ruled out either.

3) New Land Cruiser Prado

The latest Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is attracting considerable attention across international markets and is likely to arrive in India sometime next year as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) import. Built on Toyota’s TNGA-F ladder-frame platform, the premium SUV features a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine supported by a 1.87 kWh hybrid battery pack. Working together with an integrated electric motor and an 8-speed automatic gearbox, the electrified powertrain generates a combined output of 326 hp.

4) Urban Cruiser BEV

Toyota Urban Cruiser BEV at 2025 Brussels Motor Show

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, which will go on sale next month, will give rise to a Toyota sibling in the form of the Urban Cruiser BEV. Made its global debut in Brussels a while ago, the five-seater midsize SUV sits on the same platform and use battery options as the e Vitara. It will boast of range of more than 500 km between charges.

5) Updated Urban Cruiser Hyryder

The mid-cycle update to the Urban Cruiser Hyryder is also expected to arrive sometime next year. It will more likely get cosmetic updates while the cabin could gain a host of new features including Level 2 ADAS. However, the familiar 1.5L mild hybrid petrol and 1.5L strong hybrid petrol engines will be retained.

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