Mahindra has launched its flagship electric origin SUVs, the BE 6e and XEV 9e, in line with its vision of Unlimit India. The SUVs are built on INGLO electric origin architecture and powered by Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture (MAIA). The price starts at INR 1,890,000 for the BE 6e and INR 2,190,000 for the XEV 9e.

The INGLO electric origin architecture equips the SUVs with a 3-in-1 integrated powertrain that delivers up to 210 kW power, along with brake-by-wire technology with integrated electronic booster (IEB), high-power steering with variable gear ratio (VGR) and fast charging that makes it possible to charge the vehicles from 20-80 percent in under 20 min (with 175 kW fast charger). Acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 6.7s for the BE 6e and 6.8s for the XEV 9e, whereas the certified range is 682 km (MIDC P1+P2) for the BE 6e and 656 km (MIDC P1 + P2) for the XEV 9e with 79 kWh advanced LFP battery pack. There’s a lifetime warranty for both 79 kWh and 59 kWh battery packs.

The BE 6e comes with edgy, athletic silhouette and race-inspired agility, whereas the XEV 9e flaunts a coupe design and offers unparalleled luxury with refined elegance. Both the SUVs come with a horde of features including VisionX augmented-reality Heads Up Display (HUD), Infinity Roof and LightUpMe, Sonic Studio Experience by Mahindra, LiveYourMood pre-set themes, ADAS Level 2+, EyeDentity, Secure360 cameras and Autopark. Apart from these features, the XEV 9e comes with Wide Cinemascope and the BE 6e comes with a race-ready digital cockpit. The SUVs come with three driving modes: Range, Everyday and Race.

Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Joint Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited, said, "The insight that inspired our brand idea is rooted in the most powerful human emotion – Love, which is eternal, inspires our deepest choices and defines who we are. Our electric origin SUVs, BE 6e and XEV 9e are about Unlimit Love that will inspire our customers to live a life without limits, filled with experiences that will make them feel alive. Crafted for unmissable presence, unparalleled technology and unrivalled performance, our electric origin SUVs will set new global benchmarks. The BE 6e, with its edgy, athletic silhouette and race-inspired agility, is designed for those who thrive on performance and adrenaline while the XEV 9e exudes sophistication with its suave SUV coupe design, seamlessly blending indulgent luxury with dynamic performance.”

R Velusamy, President – Automotive Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Joint Managing Director, Mahindra Electric Automobile Limited, said, "The BE 6e and XEV 9e are the next Indian icons that will be world beaters. The difference between a vehicle that is made-electric and these two Born Electric SUVs is that one you have seen before, and the other one is unlike anything you have seen before. One just about matches industry standards of performance while one sets a new standard for performance in the industry. One has tech that will soon be history, while one has tech that will make everything history. These two products built on our grounds up revolutionary electric origin architecture INGLO and powered by MAIA, the fastest automotive mind in the world embody Mahindra’s vision of Unlimit India, setting new global benchmarks.”

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Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.

This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”

He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.

This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.

Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has released the first teaser of the all-new Kia Seltos SUV, offering a glimpse of its popular model ahead of its world premiere on 10^th December.

The teaser shows the SUV’s sharper design language, reflecting an evolution of the Seltos silhouette. The model is redesigned to lead and strengthen Kia’s presence in the growing mid-SUV segment in India.

The all-new Kia Seltos is rooted in Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. It combines SUV styling with a forward-looking, high-tech character. With new proportions, sharper lines and a muscular stance, the Kia Seltos is positioned to be a visually striking SUV designed for modern Indian lifestyles. Its design merges the rugged spirit of past SUVs with the sleek, aerodynamic sophistication of Kia’s innovations.

The Seltos SUV features proportions, striking cladding and precise surfacing. The new Kia Digital Tiger Face grille dominates the front, complemented by the signature Star Map lighting, echoed at the rear, creating a cohesive and futuristic identity. Details like flush door handles enhance practicality.

Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India, said, "The Seltos has always set benchmarks in the mid-SUV segment, and this new evolution takes it to the next level. The all-new Kia Seltos represents a bold evolution of India’s favourite mid-SUV. Every detail, from its striking design to advanced technology and enhanced performance – has been reimagined around the aspirations of our customers. This teaser gives just a glimpse of what’s to come, and we are thrilled to soon bring this sharper, bolder, and more refined Seltos to the Indian market, continuing to lead and redefine the mid-SUV segment."

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Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for November 2025, selling 56,336 SUVs, which was 22 percent higher than the 46,222 units sold last year.

Furthermore, the company sold 24,843 commercial vehicles in the domestic market, clocking a 17 percent YoY growth.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In November, we achieved SUV sales of 56,336 units, a growth of 22 percent. The total vehicle sales stand at 92,670 units, a 19 percent year-on-year growth. We also celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Electric Origin SUVs and launched India’s first authentic Electric Origin 7-seater SUV – the XEV 9S - along with the world’s first Formula E-themed special edition SUV, the Mahindra BE 6 Formula E Edition.”

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