Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has begun local production of the Skoda Kylaq compact SUV at its Chakan facility in Pune.

The Skoda Kylaq is the company’s fifth model on the MQB-A0-IN platform and is the most affordable model in its portfolio. Powered by Skoda's 1.0-litre TSI engine that produces 115bhp and 178Nm the Skoda Kylaq can be had in either a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT torque converter. The SUV can accelerate from zero to 100kmph in 10.5 seconds and attain a claimed top speed of 188kmph. It is launched at starting price of INR 789,000. The Czech carmaker stated it has expanded its local supplier base by 10 percent that will help bring down the cost of ownership and also enable faster turnaround time.

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “We’re thrilled to begin production of Skoda Auto India’s first sub-4-meter SUV. Congratulations to the entire team on the successful start of production. Kylaq is engineered and developed in India to cater to the evolving requirements of Indian customers. By manufacturing Kylaq locally, we proudly support the Make-in-India initiative, maintaining Group’s DNA of delivering safety, comfort and driving dynamics.”

Furthermore, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has increased production at its Chakan facility by 30 percent, which now can produce 255,000 vehicles per year.

Andreas Dick, Member of the Board of Management of Skoda Auto for Production and Logistics, said, “The successful start of production for Skoda Kylaq reflects the incredible teamwork and collaboration between our teams in India and the Czech Republic. Every detail has been meticulously planned and executed, from design to the implementation of advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring we meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. These efforts have created the ideal prerequisites for Kylaq to become a cornerstone of our success in India, setting new benchmarks in the compact SUV segment and strengthening our commitment to this dynamic market.”

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has expanded its popular Seltos SUV line-up with the introduction of the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) variants at prices starting INR 2.15 million.

The new variants feature the ADAS F+ package, which includes 28 safety functions such as Front Collision-Avoidance Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, and Highway Driving Assist. The vehicles are equipped with technology including the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Kia Connect 2.0, a head-up display, an air purifier with AQI display and a dual-camera dashcam.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Kia India, said, "The Seltos has consistently evolved with changing customer expectations while remaining NS of Kia's strongest products in India. Its recent secured 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, emerging as India's highest-scoring ICE vehicle to date reaffirmed the engineering strength and customer focus behind the vehicle, setting a new benchmark for safety in the segment. With the introduction of the GTX(O) & X-Line(O), we are further strengthening the All-New Seltos proposition by bringing together our most comprehensive suite of advanced safety, connectivity and premium convenience features in one offering, further enhancing the premium appeal of Seltos that continues to set benchmarks in design, space and technology."

The Seltos is built on the K3 platform and is offered with turbo petrol and diesel powertrain options. Since its launch, the model has recorded sales exceeding 10,000 units per month.

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its wholesales for June 2026.

The company reported total sales of 51,335 units, down 16 percent YoY, as compared to 60,924 units a year ago.

Domestic sales came at 39,635 units, down 10 percent YoY, as against 44,024 units a year ago, while exports were down 31 percent YoY at 11,700 units.

The company’s performance was hit due to a production loss of 13,900 units due to a fire incident at one of its supplier’s manufacturing facilities.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “In June 2026, Hyundai Motor India achieved total monthly sales of 51,335 units (Domestic: 39,635 units and Exports: 11,700 units) despite facing a production loss of 13,900 units owing to a fire incident at one of the supplier’s manufacturing facilities which led to a temporary disruption in production. HMIL has taken all necessary steps to ensure production normalcy including arranging automotive parts from alternate source locations. Our production operations have returned to normal across facilities since June 22, 2026. We expect to recover the loss in June production volume within Q2 of FY2027.”

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Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for June 2026.

The company sold a total of 60,393 SUVs, which was 28 percent higher YoY, as compared to 47,306 units last year.

On the other hand, commercial vehicle sales came at 39,896, units, as compared to 27,802 units last year.

Exports on the other hand came at 5,918 units, up 125 percent YoY, albeit a low-year-ago base of 2,634 units.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In June we achieved SUV sales of 60,393 units and LCV <3.5T segment sales of 26,076 units delivering robust growth of 28 percent and 35 percent, respectively. The total vehicle sales stood at 106,207, a 37 percent YoY growth reflecting all-round demand traction across the portfolio.”

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Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has introduced its much-awaited Sierra.ev with prices starting at INR 1.87 million for the 63 kWh variant and INR 2.21 million for the 75 kWh variant.

The Sierra.ev is built on a purpose-engineered EV architecture and features a 63 kWh battery pack providing a MIDC range of 565 km per charge and 665km MIDC range for the 75 kWh battery pack.

The EV supports fast charging, with the capacity to add approximately 263 km of range in 15 minutes. Performance specifications include acceleration from zero to 100 kmph in 5.8 seconds and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 504 Nm of torque in the top variant.

Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “The Sierra has always stood for more than just mobility. It has been an icon of innovation, aspiration and progress, bringing the future closer to customers. When reintroduced, it once again broke new ground by creating India’s premium mid-SUV segment. Today, with Sierra.ev, we are taking that legacy forward and setting a new benchmark for what an uncompromised premium SUV can be in the electric era. Combining exceptional real-world range, exhilarating performance, intelligent technology, indulgent comfort and go-anywhere capability, the Sierra.ev delivers an SUV experience that is as desirable as it is transformative.”

The tech-loaded Sierra.ev features a triple-screen infotainment system, a 12-speaker JBL audio system and a head-up display. It also gets L2+ driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech. The SUV has a 622-litre boot space, a powered tailgate and also comes with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) charging capabilities.

The Sierra.EV features 205 mm of ground clearance and six terrain modes, including snow, mud, sand and rock crawl. The EV includes a lifetime warranty (15-year) on the high-voltage battery.

Bookings for the Tata Sierra.ev have started, with deliveries scheduled to begin on 15 July 2026.

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