New midsize SUV launches in 2026, Tata Sierra driven: Autocar India Jan issue

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The headlining story of 2026’s first issue has details on all new midsize SUVs launching in India this year. Apart from this, we also have reviews of midsize SUVs like the Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, and much more. On the two-wheeler side, we’ve put the TVS Apache RTX 300 through our instrumented road test and ridden the much-awaited Yamaha XSR 155. F1 enthusiasts will be pleased to know that we have covered Norris’ first F1 championship win.

Midsize SUV rush

From the comeback of the Renault Duster to Maruti Suzuki’s first EV in India, the e Vitara, 2026 promises to be the year of the midsize SUV.

Tata Sierra review

After much brouhaha, the Sierra is here. It gets a new platform, a new powertrain, new-age features and a name and design that hark back to the original. Can it live up to the moniker?

Kia Seltos review

New-gen Seltos is bigger, gets more features and is competitively priced. Is that enough to keep it relevant in the face of increasing competition?

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara review

After a long wait, Maruti Suzuki’s first EV for India – the e Vitara – is finally here. We sample it on Indian roads and feel it’s a combination of all things Maruti. And that’s not a bad thing.

Vinfast VF 6 review

Indian-made Vietnamese EV does things a little differently. We see if this approach works out.

Tata Harrier and Safari get new engines

Tata’s flagship SUVs, the Harrier and Safari, finally get petrol engine options after years. The said mill is the same 1.5-litre turbo petrol that powers the new Sierra.

Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Mahindra XEV 9S

Need an EV that can ferry seven people in comfort? While the Carens Clavis EV is an MPV and the XEV 9S is an SUV, they are your best bet when it comes to EV people movers.

Yamaha XSR 155

Six years after going on sale overseas, Yamaha recently launched its neo-retro roadster in India. It shares its underpinnings and engine with the R15 and MT 15.

Norris wins F1 championship

Lando Norris defeated Max Verstappen by the closest of margins – 2 points – to clinch the F1 driver’s championship. We look back at his journey and what made the win special.