The Indian automotive market is buzzing with anticipation! As we step into June, July and August 2025, a wave of new and refreshed vehicles, across various segments and fuel types, is set to hit showrooms. From electric marvels to rugged SUVs and efficient hatchbacks, there’s something for every discerning buyer. Get ready to explore the hottest upcoming launches, packed with details on their expected prices, launch dates, and the key features that make them stand out. Let’s see the upcoming automobile launches:
Electric Revolution Accelerates: EVs Taking Center Stage
The shift towards electric mobility is undeniable, and June-July-August 2025 promises a host of exciting EV options.
1. Kia Carens Clavis EV
- Expected Launch Date: July 15, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹16 Lakhs – ₹22 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Building on the popular Carens MPV platform, the Clavis EV is expected to offer a spacious and feature-rich cabin. Expect dual 12.3-inch displays, a premium sound system, powered and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While specific battery details are awaited, it’s set to provide a compelling electric alternative in the MPV segment.
2. MG Cyberster
- Expected Launch Date: Officially launched in India on June 25, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹60 Lakhs – ₹80 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: This electric convertible is set to turn heads with its futuristic design and exhilarating performance. Details are still emerging, but expect a powerful electric powertrain, a luxurious interior, and cutting-edge technology befitting a premium sports car.
- Official website: https://www.mgselect.co.in/cyberster
3. Mahindra XEV 4e / XEV 7e
- Expected Launch Date: August 15, 2025 (New platform debut, models likely to follow)
- Expected Price: XEV 4e: ₹13 Lakhs Onwards; XEV 7e: ₹21 Lakhs – ₹30 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Mahindra is making a significant move with a brand new multi-energy vehicle architecture, likely dubbed ‘Nu’. This platform will underpin a host of future Mahindra models, including both ICE and EVs. The XEV 4e and XEV 7e are anticipated to be among the first electric SUVs to emerge from this new architecture, promising robust performance, impressive range, and Mahindra’s signature SUV prowess. Expect modern design language and advanced tech.
4. Toyota Urban Cruiser EV
- Expected Launch Date: September 2025 (Expected in this general timeframe)
- Expected Price: ₹20 Lakhs – ₹25 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Toyota is set to enter the mainstream EV SUV segment with the Urban Cruiser EV. Leveraging their strong hybrid expertise, this EV is expected to offer reliable performance and a focus on practicality and efficiency, hallmarks of the Urban Cruiser brand.
Refreshed Favorites & New Entrants: ICE and Hybrid Powerhouses
Beyond electric, several popular models are getting significant updates, and some new contenders are making their debut.
1. Hyundai Palisade
- Expected Launch Date: July 8, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹50 Lakhs – ₹60 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Hyundai’s flagship SUV is expected to bring a blend of luxury, space, and power to the Indian market. Aimed at the premium SUV segment, the Palisade will likely offer multiple seating configurations, a powerful engine (potentially petrol and/or diesel options), advanced safety features like Level 2 ADAS, and a host of comfort and convenience features.
2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2025 (Facelift)
- Expected Launch Date: July 15, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹6.8 Lakhs Onwards (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: India’s beloved premium hatchback is getting a refresh. Expect subtle design tweaks, updated interior elements, and potentially new features to enhance its appeal. The focus will likely remain on fuel efficiency and urban usability, making it a strong contender in its segment.
3. Renault Kiger 2025 (Facelift) & Renault Triber 2025 (Facelift)
- Expected Launch Date: July 21, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹6 Lakhs Onwards (Ex-showroom) for both
- Key Specs & Features: These popular Renault offerings are due for a facelift, bringing refreshed styling and potentially minor interior upgrades. Both will continue to target the budget-conscious segment, offering practicality and value.
4. Skoda Octavia RS
- Expected Launch Date: July 16, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹45 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: For enthusiasts craving performance, the return of the Octavia RS is exciting. Expect a powerful turbocharged petrol engine, sporty suspension tuning, aggressive styling cues, and a driver-focused interior with all the modern tech you’d expect from a Skoda.
5. Maruti Brezza 2025 (Facelift)
- Expected Launch Date: August 15, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹8.50 Lakhs Onwards (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: The popular compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki is set for an update. Anticipate design refinements, new color options, and possibly updated infotainment and connectivity features to maintain its competitive edge.
6. Tata Safari EV
- Expected Launch Date: August 20, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹26 Lakhs – ₹30 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Following the success of the Harrier EV, Tata is bringing an electric version of its flagship SUV, the Safari. Expect a powerful electric powertrain, a spacious and premium cabin, and a host of advanced features, likely including ADAS, a large touchscreen, and robust safety credentials.
Two-Wheeler Thrills: Motorcycles and Scooters on the Horizon
The two-wheeler segment is also geared up for some exciting launches, particularly in the electric and performance categories.
1. Hero Vida VX2 – already launched
- Expected Launch Date: July 1, 2025
- Expected Price: Under ₹80,000 (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Hero Vida is expanding its electric scooter lineup with the more affordable VX2. Expected to feature a cleaner design, a single-piece seat, a smaller digital dash, and removable batteries. Multiple trims are expected, with varying battery capacities and ranges (over 100 km).
2. 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Updated)
- Expected Launch Date: Early July 2025
- Expected Price: Around ₹2.00 Lakhs (Ex-showroom) – Slight increase from current model
- Key Specs & Features: Bajaj’s flagship Pulsar is getting updates. Expect better tires (Apollo Alpha H1), improved braking hardware with sintered brake pads, and a retuned 373cc engine that’s likely to produce over 40 bhp (up from 39.4 bhp). It will also be OBD2B compliant.
3. New KTM 390 Adventure X (Updated)
- Expected Launch Date: July 2025
- Expected Price: Around ₹3.10 Lakhs (Ex-showroom) – Approx. ₹15,000 hike
- Key Specs & Features: The base variant of the 390 Adventure X is getting a significant upgrade, now featuring the full electronics suite from the top-spec 390 Adventure. This includes IMU-powered cornering ABS, cornering traction control, and cruise control, along with three ride modes (Street, Rain, Off-Road) with dedicated throttle maps and ABS/traction control intervention.
4. Aprilia SR 175
- Expected Launch Date: July 2025
- Expected Price: Around ₹1.35 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Expected to replace the SR 160, the SR 175 will feature a bored-out 175cc, 3-valve, single-cylinder engine offering marginally more power and torque. While the design remains similar, a full-color TFT display (likely shared with the Aprilia RS 457 and Tuono 457) is anticipated.
5. Triumph Thruxton 400
- Expected Launch Date: July 15, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹2.6 Lakhs – ₹2.9 Lakhs (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Triumph is expected to expand its popular 400cc lineup with the Thruxton 400, promising a classic cafe racer aesthetic with modern performance. Expect a 398.15cc engine and a focus on riding dynamics.
6. Yamaha MT-09
- Expected Launch Date: July 15, 2025
- Expected Price: ₹11.5 Lakhs Onwards (Ex-showroom)
- Key Specs & Features: Yamaha’s popular naked streetfighter, the MT-09, is set for an update, promising enhanced performance and possibly new features. Expect a powerful 889cc engine and sharp, aggressive styling.
What to Expect from These Upcoming Vehicles:
- Advanced Technology: Expect a strong emphasis on connected car technology, larger infotainment screens, digital instrument clusters, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) across many segments.
- Safety First: With stricter regulations and increasing consumer awareness, safety features like multiple airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX child seat mounts will be standard or readily available.
- Focus on Sustainability: The surge in EV launches highlights the industry’s commitment to greener mobility. Even ICE vehicles are likely to see improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions.
- Design Evolution: Expect sharper lines, bolder grilles, and more aerodynamic designs across various models, reflecting global automotive trends.
- Competitive Pricing: The Indian market remains highly price-sensitive, so manufacturers will strive to offer competitive pricing strategies, including various trim levels and financing options.
The next couple of months are shaping up to be an exciting period for automobile enthusiasts in India. Whether you’re looking for an eco-friendly EV, a feature-packed SUV, or a spirited two-wheeler, the upcoming launches in July and August 2025 offer a diverse and compelling range of choices. Stay tuned to official announcements for exact specifications and booking details, and get ready to experience the future of mobility!
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