L-R: Venkatram Mamillapalle, MD, Renault India with Francisco Hidalgo, Vice-President (Sales & Marketing), Renault India at the launch of the new Triber.

Renault India, a fully-owned subsidiary of  French carmaker Renault Group, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment for the domestic market with the launch of the all-new Renault Triber SUV at prices starting INR 629,995. The launch in India also marks the start of Renault’s new global ‘renault.rethink’ strategy.

While mechanically it remains unchanged, the company’s sub-4-metre 7-seater SUV now gets over 35 new features and is the first to sport the new Renault logo in India.

The vehicle is powered by a 1-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, which continues to produce 72 PS at 6250 rpm and maximum torque of 96 Nm at 3500 rpm. It can also be had in a company-authorised CNG retrofitment option.

On the outside, it gets a new, completely redesigned front fascia, grille, hood, refreshed bumper, new LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs and new LED fog lamps.

On the inside, the cabin sports a stylish dual-tone dashboard, 8-inch floating touchscreen display that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The interior also includes new seat upholstery, a LED instrument cluster, LED cabin lighting, and blacked-out door handles.

At the rear, the new Triber showcases a redesigned bumper, updated LED tail lamps, a new skid plate, and stylish taillamp connecting embellisher.

The Triber continues to offer its modular seating with 3rd row Easy-Fix seats configurable as a 5-, 6- or 7-seater, complemented by upto 625-litres of boot space.

In terms of safety, the company claims that of the 24 total safety features available in the Triber, 21 features including 6 Airbags, ESP, TPMS, EBD with Brake Assist among others have been standardised. Further adding on the safety features is Front Parking Sensor, available for the first time in the segment.

Venkatram Mamillapalle, Managing Director, Renault India, said, “India remains a cornerstone of Renault’s global strategy, driven by a strong product pipeline, expanding export operations, and a renewed focus on customer satisfaction – exemplified by the launch of the all-new Triber. This model is also the first in India to proudly feature Renault’s new brand logo, symbolising the company’s bold, modern direction and deep alignment with Indian aspirations.”

He further added that “As a fully integrated operation with a manufacturing plant, R&D centre, and design studio based in India, Renault continues to develop and produce vehicles tailored specifically for Indian customers — truly by India, for India. The new Triber is over 90% localized, underscoring Renault’s long-term commitment to the Indian market.”

Francisco Hidalgo, Vice-President (Sales & Marketing), Renault India, said, “The Triber has always reflected our deep understanding of the evolving needs of Indian families – blending smart engineering, modularity and exceptional premium value. With the all-new Triber, we continue to champion our ‘rethink space’ philosophy, offering India’s most spacious sub-four metre car, now with a fully renewed design and features. This launch brings the spirit of renault. rethink. to life in the most tangible way, and we are confident it will further accelerate our momentum and strengthen Renault’s footprint in India.”

RENAULT TRIBER
Ex-Showroom (INR)	Authentic	Evolution	Techno	Emotion
Manual	629,995	724,995	799,995	864,995
Easy-R AMT	-	-	-	916,995

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.

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.”

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."

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.”