New cars launching in India this week is the question our Short answered with seven names, but the real picture for 12 to 18 October 2026 is four launches, one debut and one car that is not coming until later. This guide has the verified dates, status and prices for each car, and it corrects the Short on what is a launch, what is only a reveal and what is not happening this week at all.
New cars launching in India this week: at a glance
| Car | Date | Status | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo EX90 | 12 October | Launched | ₹1.26 crore (introductory) |
| Toyota Glanza facelift | 14 October | Launched | ₹6.99 to ₹10.98 lakh |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG | 15 October | Debut only | Not announced |
| Audi Q3 (new generation) | 16 October | Expected | Not announced |
| Renault Duster Hybrid | 17 October | Expected | Not announced |
| Hyundai Bayon | 26 October | Not this week | Not announced |
The dates and statuses below were checked on 14 October, and several of these cars will have prices by the weekend, so check the manufacturer for the latest.
Volvo EX90: launched at ₹1.26 crore
The Volvo EX90, a six-seat electric SUV, launched on 12 October at an introductory ₹1.26 crore, with deliveries from January 2027, according to Autocar India. It has a 106 kWh battery, dual motors making 456hp and 670Nm, a 625 km WLTP range and 350kW fast charging, which takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 22 minutes. It is sold in a single Ultra variant. Its smaller sibling, the ES90 sedan, was also announced for 12 October, but we found no launch report, and listings now show January 2027, so treat it as delayed.
Toyota Glanza facelift: launched from ₹6.99 lakh
The facelifted Glanza launched on 14 October at ₹6.99 to ₹10.98 lakh, per Autocar India. It gets a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol making 83hp with a five-speed manual or automatic, and a CNG version making 70hp with a claimed 33.61 to 34.47 km/kg and a new CNG automatic. The CNG costs ₹8.76 to ₹10.23 lakh. Bookings are ₹11,000 and deliveries start in the first week of November.
Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG: a debut, not a launch
This is where our Short was loose. The XUV 3XO CNG is being revealed on 15 October, and Autocar India expects the sales launch before the end of the year. Its price has not been announced. For the full picture, read our guide to the XUV 3XO CNG.
Audi Q3: new generation expected on 16 October
The all-new Q3 is confirmed for 16 October, with bookings open since early September for ₹1 lakh and local assembly started on 25 September, per Autocar India. It uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with a seven-speed automatic and quattro all-wheel drive, expected to make about 204hp, though Audi has not confirmed the power. The price is not announced; Autocar estimates ₹55 to ₹60 lakh, while another outlet estimates ₹50 to ₹54 lakh. The outgoing Q3 costs ₹43.67 to ₹53 lakh.
Renault Duster Hybrid: expected on 17 October
Renault’s first hybrid in India opens bookings at ₹21,000 and is revealed on 17 October. It claims 29 km/l and makes 160 PS, but has no announced price. Read the full breakdown in our Duster Hybrid guide.
Hyundai Bayon: not this week
The Hyundai Bayon, a new SUV about 4.2 metres long that sits between the Venue and the Creta, has had its India-spec version revealed this week, but its launch is on 26 October, with bookings open at ₹11,000. It has a 1.5-litre petrol making about 115PS with a manual or automatic, and dual 12.3-inch screens, per MotorBeam. Price estimates run from about ₹9 lakh to ₹14 lakh depending on the source, so wait for Hyundai.
A note on our Short
The Short said “7 new cars launching this week”. The corrected picture:
- Seven is too many: four launches are in play this week, the EX90, Glanza, Q3 and Duster Hybrid, plus the XUV 3XO CNG debut. The Bayon launches on 26 October and the ES90 appears delayed.
- “3XO CNG launching” is wrong: it is a debut on 15 October.
- “New cars” overstates it: only the Q3 and EX90 are new models. The Duster Hybrid and 3XO CNG are new versions of existing cars, and the Glanza is a facelift.
- Prices: none is confirmed yet for the Q3, Duster Hybrid, XUV 3XO CNG or Bayon.
How to read a car launch date
Three words in a launch headline mean different things. A reveal or debut shows the car and often its features, but not its price or when you can buy it. A launch announces prices and opens or confirms bookings. Deliveries are the actual handovers, which can follow weeks or months later, as with the EX90, whose deliveries start in January 2027. When a Short or headline says a car is “launching”, check which of the three it means before you plan a purchase around it.
What the dates tell you about prices
Prices usually arrive on launch day, not at the reveal, so the cars with the latest dates are the ones you cannot price yet. That is why the Audi Q3 and Duster Hybrid are the two to watch this weekend: by 17 October you will know their prices and can compare them with the Grand Vitara, the outgoing Q3 and each other. The XUV 3XO CNG will take longer, because its debut is not its launch.
Which of these should you wait for?
If you want a family hatchback with CNG, the Glanza facelift is on sale now. If you want a hybrid or CNG SUV, wait until the Duster Hybrid reveal on 17 October and the XUV 3XO CNG on 15 October before booking either. A luxury buyer comparing the Q3 will want the price on 16 October. None of these cars has been driven by us, and every figure here comes from manufacturer releases and published reports.
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New cars launching this week FAQs
Which cars launch in India this week?
The Volvo EX90 launched on 12 October and the Toyota Glanza facelift on 14 October. The Audi Q3 is expected on 16 October and the Renault Duster Hybrid on 17 October, and the Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG is revealed on 15 October.
Is the XUV 3XO CNG launching this week?
It debuts on 15 October, but the sales launch and price are expected later in the year.
When does the Hyundai Bayon launch?
The Bayon launches on 26 October, not this week. Bookings are open at ₹11,000.
What is the Toyota Glanza facelift price?
It costs ₹6.99 to ₹10.98 lakh ex-showroom. The CNG versions cost ₹8.76 to ₹10.23 lakh.
How much is the new Audi Q3?
The price has not been announced. Estimates run from ₹50 lakh to ₹60 lakh depending on the outlet.
This week brings four launches, a debut and a long list of prices still to come. Check back as each car is announced.