TL;DR
April 2026 will see major vehicle launches in India, including the Volkswagen Taigun facelift, Mercedes-Benz CLA electric, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella EV, expanding choices across SUV and premium EV segments.
April 2026 is poised to be a bustling month for the Indian automotive industry, with several major carmakers planning to introduce updated models and new electric vehicles. Volkswagen is set to debut the facelifted Taigun on April 9, featuring revised bumpers, updated LED lighting, and new interior amenities like a panoramic sunroof and an AI-based infotainment system. The Taigun facelift will retain its 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine options, with the smaller engine gaining an 8-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Mercedes-Benz will launch its new CLA electric sedan in India on April 24, with bookings already open. Two variants are expected: the CLA 200 Standard Range and the CLA 250+ Long Range, offering a claimed range of up to 792 km. Toyota is also entering the mass-market electric SUV segment with the Urban Cruiser Ebella EV, expected to launch in April. Based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, the Ebella will offer 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery packs, providing ranges of 440 km and 543 km respectively, along with an 8-year battery warranty and a Battery-as-a-Service program. Additionally, Kia is anticipated to introduce new top-spec variants for its Seltos SUV, possibly including features like a head-up display and a dashboard camera.
