Changan Automobile has unveiled its latest lineup of new energy vehicles (NEVs) at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025, presenting models across the AVATR and CHANGAN DEEPAL brands.

AVATR, the brand that focuses on ‘Emotive Luxury,’ headlined the event with the debut of the AVATR 07 SUV. Led by AVATR's European design team, the model has earned international honours, including the IDA International Design Gold Award and the 2025 German iF Design Award. The cabin combines materials, multi-sensory enjoyment, and quietness. The vehicle can accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in a claimed 3.9s and features CDC adaptive air suspension, powered by ADAS to deliver a seamless, reliable, and confident driving.

CHANGAN DEEPAL, a part of Changan’s Thailand portfolio, continued its market momentum. The DEEPAL S05, the first made-in-Thailand model launched in March 2025, ranked No. 1 in EV SUV registrations for two consecutive months. Responding to consumer enthusiasm, Changan introduced the S05 Max Long Range, offering an all-black exterior and interior, a 68.82 kWh battery with 560 km NEDC range and a 200 kW motor capable of zero to 100 kmph in just 6.48 seconds.

As Thailand transitions toward electrification, it has become a strategic hub for Changan. Under its ‘In Thailand, For Thailand’ strategy, Changan is advancing localisation across local manufacturing, marketing, sales, and service.

In May 2025, Changan inaugurated its first overseas NEV plant in Rayong, Thailand – employing over 1,000 Thai workers and achieving approximately 60 percent local content. In August, Changan hosted its first Service Skills Competition in Bangkok to reinforce its global after-sales standards.

Looking ahead, Changan plans to launch seven models in Thailand over the next three years. Over the next five years, Changan will introduce more than 50 NEVs globally, driving the momentum of AVATR and CHANGAN DEEPAL toward leadership in mobility.

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Kia India has recorded its highest February sales since commencing operations, with 21,610 units sold, up 10.3 percent YoY, as compared to 25,026 units sold last year.

The sales performance marks the second consecutive month of double-digit growth for the Korean automaker.

Kia India stated that the demand was distributed across its portfolio, led by the Seltos and the Sonet SUVs. The Carens and Clavis SUVs maintained volume in the family mobility segment, while the Clavis EV and the Carnival MPV addressed the electric and luxury segments respectively.

The company attribute its performance to a strategy integrating design with safety technologies, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and connected car features.

During FY2026, the company has expanded its retail network to 849 touchpoints across 382 cities. It has 122 Certified Pre-Owned outlets now operational.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Our record February performance is a testimony to the growing trust of Indian consumers in Kia brand. The strong response across our portfolio – including all-new Seltos, Sonet and the Clavis line-up highlights our well-thought-out strategy and the agility to adapt with the evolving customer aspirations, including the shift towards electric mobility. We are not merely responding to market trends, but shaping them through innovation, premium design, advanced technology and a relentless focus on delivering customer value.”

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced its wholesales data for February 2026, recording total sales of 213,995 units, up 7 percent YoY.

The company sold 164,130 units in the domestic market, a flat growth, as compared to 160,791 units last year. Sales to other OEMs at 10,710 units, was down 2 percent YoY, while exports grew 56 percent YoY at 39,155 units.

Maruti Suzuki India’s domestic passenger vehicle (PV) segment saw a total of 161,000 units sold. While the utility vehicle segment showed growth, the passenger car segment, including mini, compact, and mid-size models, experienced a decline in monthly volume compared to February 2025.

February 2026 Sales Breakdown by Segment:

For the April-February period of FY2025-26, Maruti Suzuki India has reached a total sales volume of 2.19 million units, up 8 percent YoY, as compared 2.04 million units last year.

The utility vehicle segment remains a driver for the company, with year-to-date sales reaching 689,631 units compared to 659,089 last year.

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Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for February 2026, selling 97,177 units, up 18 percent YoY.

In the domestic market, the company sold 60,018 units, which marks a 19 percent YoY growth, while exports came at 670 units. It also sold 24,585 commercial vehicles, up 10 percent YoY.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “February saw SUV sales of 60,018 units, a growth of 19 percent reflecting robust customer demand across the portfolio. Total vehicle sales stood at 97,177 units, an 18 percent year-on-year growth.”

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French automaker Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renault Group, has reported wholesales of 3,495 units in February 2026, up 31 percent YoY.

In comparison, the company had sold 2,676 units last year for the same period. Furthermore, the automaker stated that in the first two months of 2026 it has attained a cumulative growth of 32 percent YoY.

Renault India attributed the growth to strong demand of the new Kiger and Triber models, with the latter seeing a 57 percent YoY growth.

For Q3 CY2025, the company witnessed 9 percent YoY growth, 27 percent in Q4 CY2025. Renault India further expects the return of Duster SUV to further drive growth momentum.

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