Maruti Suzuki Victoris:
The recently launched Victoris is the first car with ADAS technology in the Maruti Suzuki line-up. Level 2 ADAS is available only in the top-spec ZXi+ AT trims with the 1.5-liter K15C mild-hybrid engine option. This safety feature was not available in the top-of-the-line strong hybrid variant. The Victoris equipped with Level 2 ADAS starts at a price of ₹17.19 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hundai Creta:
The Creta is currently the best-selling mid-size SUV in the Indian market. Hyundai offers Level 2 ADAS in its SX Tech and SX(O) variants. The SX Tech comes with a 1.5-liter NA petrol engine (MT/IVT) and a 1.5-liter CRDi diesel engine (MT only). The top-spec SX(O) variant also comes with diesel AT and 1.5-liter tGDi DCT powertrain combinations. The ADAS range for the Hyundai Creta starts at ₹15.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV700:
Mahindra was one of the early companies to adopt ADAS technology and introduced it with the launch of the XUV700 in 2021. Level 2 ADAS is available only in the top-spec AX7 and AX7 L variants of this SUV. It comes with 2.2-liter mHawk diesel and 2.0-liter mStallion petrol engine options, available with both manual and automatic transmissions. The AX7 trims start at a price of ₹18.37 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Harrier:
Tata Motors made changes to the variant line-up of the Harrier in August, and now ADAS is available with the Adventure X+ and Fearless X+ trims. This SUV has a 2.0-liter Kryotec diesel engine, generating 170 hp and 350 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The Tata Harrier with ADAS starts at a price of ₹18.30 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV3XO:
The XUV3XO is one of the most feature-rich SUVs in the compact segment. It comes with Level 2 ADAS in the AX5 L and top-spec AX7 L variants. The AX5 L variant comes with a 1.2-liter tGDi petrol engine (MT and AT), while the AX7 L has the option of a 1.5-liter diesel manual powertrain. The Mahindra XUV3XO equipped with ADAS starts at a price of ₹11.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Victoris: The recently launched Victoris is the first car in Maruti Suzuki’s lineup to feature ADAS technology. Level 2 ADAS is available only in the top-spec ZXi+ AT trims with the 1.5-liter K15C mild-hybrid engine option. This safety feature was not available in the top-of-the-line strong hybrid variant. The Victoris, equipped with Level 2 ADAS, starts at a price of Rs 17.19 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Creta: The Creta is currently the best-selling mid-size SUV in the Indian market. Hyundai offers Level 2 ADAS in its SX Tech and SX(O) variants. The SX Tech comes with a 1.5-liter NA petrol engine (MT/IVT) and a 1.5-liter CRDi diesel engine (MT only). The top-spec SX(O) variant also comes with diesel AT and 1.5-liter tGDi DCT powertrain combinations. The ADAS range for the Hyundai Creta starts at Rs 15.69 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV700: Mahindra was one of the early adopters of ADAS technology and introduced it with the launch of the XUV700 in 2021. Level 2 ADAS is available only in the top-spec AX7 and AX7 L variants of this SUV. It comes with 2.2-liter mHawk diesel and 2.0-liter mStallion petrol engine options, available with both manual and automatic transmissions. The AX7 trims start at a price of Rs 18.37 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Harrier: Tata Motors made changes to the Harrier variant lineup in August, and now ADAS is available with Adventure X+ and Fearless X+ trims. This SUV has a 2.0-liter Kryotec diesel engine, which generates 170 hp and 350 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearboxes. The Tata Harrier with ADAS starts at a price of Rs 18.30 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV3XO: The XUV3XO is one of the most feature-rich SUVs in the compact segment. It comes with Level 2 ADAS in the AX5 L and top-spec AX7 L variants. The AX5 L variant comes with a 1.2-liter tGDi petrol engine (MT and AT), while the AX7 L offers the option of a 1.5-liter diesel manual powertrain. The Mahindra XUV3XO, equipped with ADAS, starts at a price of Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom).

In 2026, Tata Motors, Kia, and Renault are planning to launch their mid-size SUVs. In the case of Tata, the new Sierra will arrive alongside the already existing Curvv in this segment, while Renault plans to make a comeback with the new generation Duster. On the other hand, Kia plans to launch the second-generation Seltos because the current model has been in the market for more than seven years, and in the meantime, it has also received some updates. Let us tell you about it in detail.

Tata Sierra

In early 2026, Tata will launch the Sierra with a completely new look, that too, for the first time as an electric vehicle. It will be sold with two battery options and is claimed to have a range of over 500 km on a single charge. The ICE variant will also come in the months following the launch of the electric vehicle, and it will have a new 1.5-liter turbo petrol and a 2.0-liter diesel engine.

New-Gen Kia Seltos

The second-generation Seltos, which has been seen during testing many times, will reach dealerships around the first half of 2026, with many cosmetic changes and a new cabin. Its exterior will feature new design headlamps, DRLs, and bumpers, as well as new tail lamps and alloy wheels, while there will be new features inside the cabin.

New Renault Duster

The return of the Duster nameplate will be early next year and it will be based on the new global Duster. It will be completely based on the CMF-B architecture, and a Nissan variant will also be launched. At least two petrol engines are expected initially, and a hybrid engine may also be included later.

**Maruti Alto K10**
The Maruti Alto K10 is one of the most affordable cars in India. The greatest discounts are available on the entry-level LXi (O) variant, while other variants get discounts ranging from ₹53,000 to ₹86,000. You can view the complete revised prices below.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 4.23 lakh to Rs 6.21 lakh | Rs 3.70 lakh to Rs 5.45 lakh | Up to Rs 1.08 lakh |

**Kia Sonet**
The Kia Sonet sub-4 meter SUV’s fully loaded GTX Plus automatic diesel trim has seen a maximum price reduction of up to ₹1.64 lakh. All other diesel variants have a price reduction of ₹1 lakh, while petrol variants have discounts up to ₹1.35 lakh.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15.64 lakh | Rs 7.30 lakh to Rs 14 lakh | Up to Rs 1.64 lakh |

**Kia Syros**
The Kia Syros is the most advantageous subcompact SUV on this list. The top-spec HTX Plus (O) diesel automatic variant has seen a price reduction of ₹1.86 lakh, with all other diesel variants benefiting from savings of over ₹1 lakh. Excluding the lower-spec HTK and HTK (O) petrol manual variants, the prices of all other petrol variants have also been reduced by more than ₹1 lakh.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 9.50 lakh to Rs 17.80 lakh | Rs 8.67 lakh to Rs 15.94 lakh | Up to Rs 1.86 lakh |

**Maruti Brezza**
The top-spec ZXi Plus automatic and manual variants of the Brezza offer maximum profits of ₹1.12 lakh and ₹1.07 lakh, respectively. The remaining variants offer savings between ₹43,000 and ₹91,000.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 8.69 lakh to Rs 13.98 lakh | Rs 8.26 lakh to Rs 12.86 lakh | Up to Rs 1.12 lakh |

**Mahindra XUV 3XO**
The Mahindra XUV 3XO’s top-spec AX7 and AX7 L diesel trims have seen the largest price cuts, up to ₹1.56 lakh. The MX1 and MX2 Pro variants (turbo-petrol), and the MX3 and MX3 Pro petrol manual variants, offer savings of less than ₹1 lakh. Notably, all diesel variants have discounts exceeding ₹1 lakh.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 15.79 lakh | Rs 7.28 lakh to Rs 14.40 lakh | Up to Rs 1.56 lakh |

**Tata Nexon**
The Tata Nexon has become cheaper by up to ₹1.55 lakh. The top-spec Fearless Plus PS diesel AMT variant has seen the largest price reduction, exceeding ₹1.5 lakh.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15.60 lakh | Rs 7.32 lakh to Rs 14.05 lakh | Up to Rs 1.55 lakh |

**Skoda Kylaq**
Skoda is offering discounts exceeding ₹1 lakh on the Skoda Kylaq’s Signature Plus automatic and Prestige variants. The base variant gets a minimum discount of ₹70,000, and the Kylaq is now available at a lower price than sub-4 meter SUVs like the Maruti Brezza and Kia Syros, in both base and top variants.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 8.25 lakh to Rs 13.99 lakh | Rs 7.55 lakh to Rs 12.80 lakh | Up to Rs 1.19 lakh |

**Mahindra Scorpio N/Scorpio Classic**
Under the new GST rates, all Mahindra Scorpio N variants are seeing a maximum price cut of up to ₹1.45 lakh. The Mahindra Scorpio Classic’s top-spec S11 variant is receiving the most discount.

| Model | Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|—|
| Scorpio N | Rs 13.99 lakh to Rs 25.62 lakh | Rs 13.20 lakh to Rs 24.17 lakh | Up to Rs 1.45 lakh |
| Scorpio Classic | Rs 13.77 lakh to Rs 17.72 lakh | Rs 12.98 lakh to Rs 16.70 lakh | Up to Rs 1.02 lakh |

**Mahindra Thar Roxx**
One of the most popular SUVs in Mahindra’s lineup, the Thar Roxx’s top-spec AX7 L 4WD (4-wheel-drive) variant has been discounted by a maximum of ₹1.33 lakh.

| Old Price | New Price | Savings |
|—|—|—|
| Rs 12.99 lakh to Rs 23.39 lakh | Rs 12.25 lakh to Rs 22.06 lakh | Up to Rs 1.33 lakh |

**Mahindra XUV700**
The Mahindra XUV700, the carmaker’s flagship ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) SUV, has seen price cuts up to ₹1.43 lakh. All variants of the XUV700, excluding the lower-spec MX, MX E, and AX5 Select 7-seater trims, have become cheaper by over ₹1 lakh.

Mahindra Thar and Thar Rocks: The Thar and Thar Rocks, known for their rugged look and off-road capability, are now available with a discount of up to ₹1.55 lakh.

Tata Punch: One of India’s best-selling cars has become cheaper by up to ₹1.58 lakh. It is also Tata’s smallest SUV.

Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus: These cars, featuring a 1.5-liter TSI engine, are now available at a reduced price of up to ₹1.63 lakh. They come with premium features and a stunning look.

Kia Sonet: Competing with Nexon, Venue, and Brezza, the Kia Sonet now offers a benefit of up to ₹1.64 lakh.

Kia Syros: Launched earlier this year, Kia’s new compact SUV, the Syros, is now cheaper by up to ₹1.86 lakh on select variants.

Mahindra Scorpio and Scorpio N: The price of Mahindra’s popular SUV, Scorpio, has also been significantly reduced. Available with both petrol and diesel engines, this SUV is now available with a benefit of up to ₹2.15 lakh.

Mahindra XUV700: The price of Mahindra’s flagship SUV has seen a sharp reduction. The popular 3-row SUV XUV700 is available with a discount of up to ₹2.24 lakh on existing stock.

Mahindra XUV3XO: Competing with Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue, this car has a price cut of up to ₹2.46 lakh on select variants.

Mahindra Bolero and Bolero Neo: These cars, equipped with a 1.5-liter diesel engine, are still popular in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets and government fleets. Now, there’s a benefit of up to ₹2.56 lakh depending on the variant.

Morocco is proving to be a strategic entry point for India’s efforts to boost defense exports across Africa. Through this overseas defense factory, India aims to accelerate its defense exports to African nations.

The new defense manufacturing unit in Morocco has been established through a partnership between the Indian company Tata and the Moroccan military. The primary function of this unit is the production of a special type of military vehicle known as the 8×8 Wheeled Armored Platform (WhAP). These vehicles are designed to operate effectively on all types of terrain, including water.

The unit will initially manufacture vehicles for the Moroccan army. Subsequently, it plans to produce more vehicles for sale to other African countries. This project is significant as it marks Africa’s first factory producing defense products for India. It also supports India’s goal of self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat). The unit is projected to manufacture approximately 100 vehicles annually, employing around 350 people. Additionally, some parts of the WhAP will be manufactured in India.

Mahindra XEV 9e leads the list, scoring the highest points in the tests. It achieved 32 out of 32 for adult safety and 45 out of 49 for child safety, resulting in a total score of 77 out of 81. Safety features include seven airbags, ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, a 360-degree camera system, blind-view monitor, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, and Level 2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control. The ex-showroom price of the Mahindra XEV 9e starts at ₹21.90 lakh and goes up to ₹31.25 lakh, varying based on the variant.

Next in line is the Mahindra BE 6, another model from Mahindra’s Born Electric range, which secured a total of 76.97 points out of 81 in safety testing. It scored 31.97 out of 32 for adult safety and 45 out of 49 for child safety. Safety features encompass seven airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera system, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, adaptive cruise control, and Level 2 ADAS. The ex-showroom price for this car starts at ₹18.90 lakh and can reach up to ₹27.79 lakh for the top-end variant, with prices potentially varying by location.

The Tata Punch EV is another SUV boasting a 5-star rating, with a total score of 76.46 out of 81. It earned 31.46/32 for adult safety and 45/49 for child safety, performing comparably to larger and more expensive SUVs. Safety features include six airbags, hill-start assist, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, and hill-hold control. The Tata Punch EV is available at a starting price of ₹9.99 lakh, with the top model priced at ₹14.44 lakh.

Mahindra Thar Roxx is the first body-on-frame SUV to achieve a 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP. It scored 31.09/32 for adult safety and 45/49 for child safety. It is equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control, a 360-degree camera, and Level-2 ADAS. The car’s price starts at ₹12.99 lakh and goes up to ₹23.39 lakh for the top model.

Maruti Victoris has received full 5-star ratings in both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP testing. In Global NCAP, it scored 33.72/34 for adult safety and 41/49 for child safety, while in Bharat NCAP, it scored 31.66/32 and 43/49, respectively. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, ISOFIX mounts, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, hill-hold assist, traction control, and a 360-degree camera. The Maruti Victoris’ base smart hybrid manual variant starts at ₹10,49,900, with the top-end strong hybrid model priced at ₹19,98,900. The CNG variant starts at ₹11,49,900.

The new Renault Kiger facelift is scheduled to launch on August 24th, while the third-generation Hyundai Venue will be available for sale starting October 24th. The launch date for the new Tata Punch facelift is yet to be announced, though it is expected to be launched just before the Diwali season.

Renault Kiger Facelift
Official teasers have revealed a slightly updated rear profile of the new Kiger. This compact SUV is expected to have some minor changes inside and out, while retaining the existing 1.0-liter naturally aspirated and turbo petrol engines. Like the current model, it will also offer a CNG option as a retrofit. The interior of the 2025 Renault Kiger may feature a new freestanding touchscreen, new seat upholstery, and trims. Most of the cosmetic changes will be at the front.

New-Gen Hyundai Venue
The new-generation Hyundai Venue, codenamed QU2i, will see significant updates in styling and interior. Features like ventilated front seats, a larger display screen, a panoramic sunroof, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) could be part of the updated feature kit. The 2025 Hyundai Venue will borrow some design elements from the Creta and Alcazar. The new-generation model will come with the existing 1.0-liter turbo, 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol, and 1.5-liter diesel engine options.

Tata Punch Facelift
Both Tata Punch and Punch EV are set for a mid-life update in October 2025. Spy photos suggest that the updated Punch will have a new design front grille, slim headlamps, and a new LED DRL signature. It may also get new design alloy wheels. This compact SUV is expected to feature a new two-spoke steering wheel taken from the recently launched Altroz facelift, a larger touchscreen, a fully digital instrument cluster, and a touch-based HVAC control panel. The 2025 Tata Punch will retain the existing engine setup.