From hyper-performance electric luxury SUVs and global executive sedan reveals to factory turbo people-movers, here are five automotive developments from the Indian market this week.
Roundup
- Porsche launches the all-electric Cayenne in India, which delivers 402 bhp at ₹1.77 crore.
- BMW reveals the eighth-generation 3 Series featuring the CLAR platform.
- Honda delays customer deliveries of the ADV160 adventure scooter in India to early 2027.
- Renault introduces the Triber Turbo 1.0L in India with a starting price of ₹7.84 lakh.
- Tata Motors expands its Battery-as-a-Service program across its complete EV portfolio.
2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Launched at ₹1.77 Crore
Porsche India has launched the all-electric Cayenne, which is the nameplate’s first entry to battery power. It has been available at an ex-showroom price of ₹1.77 crore (ex-showroom). Built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture with an 800-volt system, this electric Cayenne offers dual-motor all-wheel drive. The flagship Cayenne Turbo Electric produces up to 1,140 bhp and over 1,500 Nm of torque in launch control overboost. It reaches from zero to 100 kmph in under 3.0 seconds. It also has an underfloor 113 kWh battery pack which handles 390 kW DC fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in roughly 16 minutes.
Eighth-Generation BMW 3 Series Globally Revealed
BMW has officially revealed the eighth-generation 3 Series, which comes with a major redesign and technical overhaul, built upon the CLAR platform and BMW’s Neue Klasse design language. The executive sedan has a full-width BMW Panoramic Vision projection display across the base of the windscreen, with no traditional instrument cluster binnacles at all. The new 3 Series also gets an extended wheelbase, 800-volt fast charging on the Neue Klasse-based i3 sedan and improved aerodynamic efficiency.
Honda ADV160 Deliveries Delayed to Early 2027
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has officially moved the customer delivery timeline for the ADV160 adventure scooter in India to early 2027. It was initially planned to hit showroom floors during the festive season this year to rival the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160. But the release schedule has now been adjusted due to local component localisation timelines and production-related constraints. The ADV160 has a 157cc liquid-cooled eSP+ single-cylinder engine producing 15.5 bhp, and is paired with features like long-travel suspension, single-channel ABS, traction control and dual-purpose block-pattern tyres.
2026 Renault Triber Turbo Launched at ₹7.84 Lakh
Renault India has officially launched the Triber Turbo, available from an introductory ₹7.84 lakh tag (ex-showroom). This vehicle plans to address long-standing demands for increased pulling power in the sub-4-metre 7-seater. To do so, it gets a 1.0-litre three-cylinder HR10 turbocharged petrol motor, something the Kiger shares. Generating 98.6 bhp and 180 Nm of torque, it represents a substantial 27.6 bhp and 84 Nm increase over the naturally aspirated base engine. It’s available with a 5-speed manual only at the moment. The Triber Turbo also introduces upgraded cabin upholstery and standard electronic stability control.
Tata Motors Extends BaaS Program Across Entire EV Portfolio
Tata Passenger Electric Mobility has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership program across its complete passenger EV range, including the Tiago EV, Punch EV, Nexon EV, Curvv EV, Sierra EV and Harrier EV. Following similar battery subscription programs from MG and Kia, Tata’s BaaS scheme decouples the high-voltage battery from the rolling vehicle invoice now. Initial showroom sticker prices have dropped by ₹2.30 lakh to ₹7.30 lakh depending on the model, replacing upfront battery costs with an odometer-linked subscription starting at ₹2.60 per kilometre.
