The first 30 days of 2026 saw notable car launches, including the second-gen Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Skoda Kushaq facelift and Tata Punch facelift, as well as the highly anticipated debut of the new Renault Duster. With January now in the rearview mirror, let’s dive into every new car launch and unveiling lined up for this month.
MG Majestor
Launch: February 12
MG Motor India will finally launch its flagship ICE-powered model, the Majestor, this month. The Majestor SUV was first shown off at Auto Expo 2025 and is based on the Gloster but will be positioned higher in MG’s line-up. Compared to the Gloster, the Majestor sports a more aggressive design language.
The Majestor’s interior layout is largely similar to that of the Gloster, but the former is expected to offer a meatier feature list. Engine-wise, the Majestor will likely retain the Gloster’s 216hp 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel mill. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, with RWD and AWD options available.
BMW X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro
Launch: February 16
The BMW X3 line-up will soon see the addition of a more powerful variant dubbed the ‘30 xDrive M Sport Pro’. This new range-topping X3 variant is powered by a stronger version of the existing 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 258hp and 400Nm. An 8-speed automatic gearbox funnels this grunt to all four wheels.
The X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro also features sportier fitments on the outside, such as gloss-black trim instead of chrome, larger 20-inch alloy wheels, M badging and a smoked finish for the headlights and tail-lamps. However, the interior layout and feature list are retained from the lower X3 variants.
Nissan Gravite
Unveil: February 17
Originally scheduled for a mid-January debut, the Nissan Gravite compact MPV will now debut sometime this month. The Gravite is effectively Nissan’s version of the Renault Triber, utilising the same platform and top hat but with design tweaks.
Interior changes will likely be limited to trim pieces and upholstery for the Gravite too. Under the bonnet, it’s expected to use the same 72hp 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine as the Triber, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. A CNG kit for this engine is also a plausible prospect.
Volkswagen Tayron
Launch: Mid to late February
Volkswagen revealed the India-spec Tayron last month, marking the German carmaker’s return to the premium three-row SUV segment. The Tayron is essentially a larger version of the Tiguan, and sports broadly similar design elements but with increased overall length.
Where the Tiguan was launched here as a CBU, though, the Tayron is assembled in India via the CKD route. Echoing the Tiguan, the Tayron will initially launch in India in R-Line guise, which means it’ll pack a 204hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DCT and AWD. A lower-spec Tayron variant with milder exterior fitments and a less powerful engine will also join the line-up this year.
Tata Sierra EV
Unveil: Late February
During the promotional campaign for the ICE-powered Sierra, Tata also teased the production-spec Sierra EV, which could debut in full sometime this month. Compared to its ICE counterpart, the Sierra EV sports distinct front-end styling, particularly the omission of a grille and a unique bumper design.
The Sierra EV is expected to offer 55kWh and 65kWh battery options. Since the Sierra EV shares its platform with the Harrier EV, RWD and AWD layouts will also be available at launch.
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