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Festive Drive: Cars from 6 Lakh to 3.35 Crore Launching This Diwali
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CNBC TV18•09-10-2026, 23:21
Festive Drive: Cars from 6 Lakh to 3.35 Crore Launching This Diwali
  • •Automakers are rolling out new models across various price segments ahead of the festive season, ranging from entry-level cars to luxury sedans.
  • •Tata Motors launched the Aeris at ₹6.27 lakh and Maruti Suzuki introduced the new Baleno starting at ₹7.08 lakh in the entry-level segment.
  • •Mid-segment offerings feature models like the Mahindra Thar OG at ₹12.5 lakh, Skoda Slavia facelift, and Honda Elevate facelift.
  • •Premium and luxury launches include the BMW X1 long-wheelbase at ₹59 lakh, Volvo electric flagships, and the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class at ₹3.35 crore.

Key Questions Answered

Automakers have introduced several entry-level cars for the festive season, including the Tata Aeris starting at ₹6.27 lakh, Maruti Suzuki's new Baleno starting at ₹7.08 lakh, and the Toyota Glanza facelift expected from ₹6 lakh.

The premium and luxury line-up features BMW's X1 long-wheelbase at ₹59 lakh and the all-electric i5 at ₹79.60 lakh, alongside Audi's new Q3 on October 16, Volvo's ES90 and EX90 electric flagships, and Mercedes-Benz's Maybach S-Class facelift priced at ₹3.35 crore.

In the ₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh segment, options include Mahindra's Thar OG starting at ₹12.5 lakh, the Honda Elevate facelift priced up to ₹18 lakh, MG's Hector Tomahawk EV at ₹20 lakh, and Kia's Sorento starting at ₹34 lakh.