July 2026 saw five major car launches, including Renault Kwid Facelift, Nissan Tekton, Kia Syros EV, Maruti Brezza Facelift and Toyota Hilux, offering advanced features, strong mileage, and safety.
Renault Kwid Facelift
Price: Rs 4.53 lakh–Rs 5.61 lakh (ex-showroom)
Renault launched the Kwid Facelift on July 3 with a refreshed design and upgraded cabin. It gets a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 69 hp and 92.5 Nm, paired with either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. The hatchback delivers 21.5–22.3 kmpl mileage. Key features include an 8-inch touchscreen, rear parking camera, updated steering wheel, and up to six airbags in higher variants.
Nissan Tekton
Price: Rs 10.49 lakh–Rs 18.59 lakh (ex-showroom)
Launched on July 9, the Nissan Tekton returns to the mid-size SUV segment with two turbo-petrol engine options. Buyers get a 1.0-litre (100 hp) or 1.3-litre (163 hp) engine with manual or DCT transmission. Claimed mileage is 17.8–19.4 kmpl. It offers Level 2 ADAS, Google Built-in, panoramic sunroof, dual digital displays, 700-litre boot space, and a 5-star safety rating.
Kia Syros EV
Price: Rs 13.49 lakh onwards (Rs 7.99 lakh with BaaS scheme)
Kia introduced the Syros EV on July 23 with two battery choices. The 42 kWh battery delivers up to 443 km range, while the 51.4 kWh battery offers up to 526 km on a full charge. The electric SUV produces up to 171 PS and features a 30-inch panoramic display, Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and fast-charging capability.
Maruti Brezza Facelift
Price: Rs 7.40 lakh onwards (ex-showroom)
The updated Brezza arrived on July 24 with a new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, alongside naturally aspirated petrol and CNG options. Mileage reaches 26.9 km/kg in the CNG version. Highlights include a 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, underbody CNG tank, and a 5-star safety rating, making it one of the strongest compact SUV choices.
Toyota Hilux
Price: Rs 31.99 lakh–Rs 36.69 lakh (ex-showroom)
Toyota launched the updated Hilux on July 28 with a 2.8-litre diesel engine producing 204 hp and 500 Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Available in 4×2 and 4×4 variants, the pickup features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, seven airbags, refreshed styling, and enhanced off-road capability, making it ideal for adventure enthusiasts and commercial users alike.