A quick roundup of the key car news in India this month.
Quick Answer
October 2026 saw the Honda Elevate facelift, Volvo EX90, MG Windsor EV Indulge and Tata Aeris deliveries, plus Toyota price hikes on the Innova Crysta and Fortuner. Coming up are the Hyundai BAYON launched on October 26 from ₹9,99,900 ex-showroom, Toyota Glanza facelift, Mahindra XUV 3XO teaser (15 October) and JSW Motors' first SUV (3-4 December).
Launches And Updates
| Date | News |
|---|---|
| 1 October | Honda Elevate facelift bookings open (Rs 21,000) |
| 6 October | Honda Elevate facelift launched from Rs 11.80 lakh |
| 11 October | Tata Aeris deliveries begin (launched in September at about Rs 5.30 lakh) |
| 12 October | Volvo EX90 launched at Rs 1.26 crore |
| 13 October | MG Windsor EV Indulge launched at Rs 18 lakh |
| 26 October | Hyundai BAYON launched from ₹9,99,900 ex-showroom |
Price Changes
- Toyota Innova Crysta: up to Rs 33,000, now Rs 19.95 lakh to Rs 26.96 lakh
- Toyota Fortuner: up to Rs 51,000, now Rs 35.11 lakh to Rs 50.97 lakh
- MG Windsor EV: Rs 15,000 across variants
Coming Soon
| Date | News |
|---|---|
| 14 October | Toyota Glanza facelift scheduled |
| 15 October | Mahindra XUV 3XO teaser date |
| November (reported) | Denza D9 and Z9 GT |
| 3-4 December | JSW Motors' first SUV |
Industry News
- Stellantis will use Tata Motors' platforms and technology
- Kia Seltos hybrid shown for India in 2027
- 2027 Hyundai Tucson unveiled globally
Final Word
It is a busy festive month for the Indian car market. Use the calculators to plan.
Handy tools: Car On-Road Price Calculator · Fuel Cost Calculator
Details are as reported and may change.
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