Kia India has marked the global debut of the Syros compact SUV in the country, which is set to enable the South Korean automaker to compete against the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Hyundai Venue in the segment.

Built on the K1 platform, the Kia Syros is equipped with a host of tech including Level 2 ADAS, rear sliding, reclining & ventilated seats, dual-pane panoramic sunroof. The company claims that in addition to be loaded with hi-tech it also gets 20 safety package including - Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start Assist control, six airbags, Vehicle Stability Management, Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold. It also is equipped with Connect 2.0 that provides SOS emergency support, real-time diagnostics, and stolen vehicle tracking.

The Kia Syros can be had in two engine options - Smartstream 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 88.3 kW (120PS) 172 Nm and 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine producing 85 kW (116PS) / and 250 Nm of torque, paired with manual and automatic transmission.

Gwanggu Lee, MD and CEO, Kia India, said, "Kia India has always been driven by a challenger spirit, setting new benchmarks in the automotive industry with our commitment to innovation, technology, and customer-centric design. Our journey since the first launch has been nothing short of remarkable, with a growing presence across the country and a focus on delivering high-quality, aspirational vehicles. With the Syros, we are further enhancing our product portfolio, offering a new species of SUV that combines superior comfort, cutting-edge technology, and bold design”.

To meet the diverse customer needs, the Kia Syros is being introduced in four standard trims and 2 option trims HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, and HTX+, HTX+(O).

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has reported its best-ever monthly sales volume, delivering a total of 242,688 units in May 2026, up 35 percent, as against 180,077 units last year.

The milestone performance was anchored by an all-time high in domestic sales, which reached 193,535 units for the month, up 40 percent YoY.

Interestingly, sales to Toyota Motor Kirloskar saw a decline of 29 percent YoY to 7,239 units. While, exports grew by 34 percent to 41,914 units.

In the domestic market, Maruti Suzuki India saw growth across categories, including Mini (+140 percent YoY), compact & mid-size (+32 percent YoY), SUVs (+44 percent YoY) and Vans (+7 percent YoY).

In the light commercial vehicle (LCV) space, the Super Carry registered monthly sales of 3,198 units.

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesale sales for May 2026.

The company sold 6,048 units last month, down 4.06 percent, as compared to 6,304 units for the same period last year.

JSW MG Motor India attributed the ongoing global supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices and a rise in freight tariffs that have impacted demand.

On the other hand, the company is looking to drive further growth with its recently introduced Majestor SUV, which replaces the outgoing Gloster as the flagship IC-powered vehicle in the carmaker's domestic lineup. The SUV is available in two drivetrain configurations. The 4x2 Automatic Top Trim is available in 6-seater and 7-seater layouts, while the 4x4 Automatic Top Trim, priced at INR 4.49 million (ex-showroom), can be had only in a 7-seater layout.

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Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for May 2026, which marked a 20 percent YoY growth.

The company sold a total of 58,021 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 11 percent higher than 52,431 units last year.

In the commercial vehicle and three-wheeler segment, the sales came at 36,615 units, up 36 percent, as compared to 26,933 units a year ago. This includes 3,490 LCV <2-tonne, 20,589 LCV 2-tonne to 3.5-tonne and 12,536 three-wheelers.

The exports, on the other hand, came at 5,000 units, marking a 37 percent YoY growth. 

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In May, we achieved SUV sales of 58,021 units, a growth of 11 percent and total vehicle sales stood at 99,636, a 20 percent YoY growth. The sustained demand across our portfolio continues, constrained by supply chain challenges due to manpower shortages at select suppliers.”

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Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its domestic wholesales of 47,837 units in May 2026, which marks a 9.1 percent YoY growth.

On the exports front, the company shipped 13,300 units, which was 4.1 percent compared to a year ago. With this, the total sales for last month came at 61,137 units, up 4.1 percent YoY.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Hyundai Motor India has continued its strong momentum of the year into May as well, achieving domestic sales of 47,837 units with 9.1 percent YoY growth and total sales of 61,137 units with 4.1 percent YoY growth. In the first two months (April and May) of FY27, HMIL witnessed domestic sales rise by 13 percent to 99,739 units, compared to 88,235 units in the same period of FY26.”

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