Car buying guides, prices and news

Guides from IndiCar on new car prices, waiting periods, variants and buying decisions in Mumbai.

• Toyota Innova Hycross facelift: reported launch date, expected price and changes — The Toyota Innova Hycross facelift is reported to launch in India on November 26, with an estimated price of around Rs 20 lakh to Rs 34 lakh. Toyota has not confirmed the date.
• Maserati GT2 Stradale launched in India at Rs 5.72 crore — Maserati has launched the GT2 Stradale in India at Rs 5.72 crore ex-showroom. It is a track-focused, road-legal MC20 limited to 914 units worldwide.
• Temporary vs permanent registration for a new car in Maharashtra — Temporary registration lets a new car run legally until its permanent number is issued. Guides put its Maharashtra validity between 7 days and one month, and one source reports the permanent number within 2 working days.
• Maharashtra EV policy in 2026: no road tax or registration fee for electric cars, but no subsidy for private buyers — Electric cars registered in Maharashtra pay no motor vehicle tax or registration certificate fee until 31 March 2030. The 2025 policy gives private car buyers no purchase subsidy.
• Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai plan new car price hikes before January — Maruti Suzuki has raised prices three times this year, by up to Rs 30,000 at a time, and plans another increase within six months. Hyundai is weighing a hike before January.
• Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 launched in India at Rs 16.99 lakh — The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 starts at Rs 16.99 lakh ex-showroom, with an ARAI-certified 29 kmpl reported and deliveries from November 2026.
• Next-generation Toyota Fortuner to be unveiled on December 1, India launch expected in 2027 — Toyota will unveil the next-generation Fortuner globally on December 1, 2026. The India launch is expected in 2027, with a reported expected price of Rs 38 lakh to Rs 52 lakh ex-showroom.
• Tata Safari EV expected to launch in India in January 2027 — The Tata Safari EV is expected in January 2027, with prices reported to start around Rs 20 lakh and reach Rs 32 lakh for higher trims.
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026) — The Mercedes-Benz C-Class on-road price runs from Rs 71,42,826 to Rs 74,14,794 across 4 variants. The gap between cheapest and dearest is Rs 2,71,968.
• Honda Elevate facelift deliveries begin in India — Honda has reportedly started delivering the facelifted Elevate across India. Prices start at Rs 11.80 lakh ex-showroom, and a new ZX+ CVT tops the range at Rs 18.40 lakh.
• Buying a CNG car in Mumbai: factory-fitted vs retrofit, gas price, road tax and boot space — CNG costs Rs 89 per kg from October 1. A factory-fitted car keeps its full warranty while a retrofit usually voids it. How gas price, road tax, kit cost and boot space compare.
• VinFast VF3 and VF5 facelift: design patents filed in India — VinFast has filed India design patents for the VF 3 and a facelifted VF5. The VF5 is testing in India, is expected at around Rs 12 lakh and is expected to launch in 2027.
• Land Rover Defender 110 now assembled in India, priced from Rs 99 lakh — The India-assembled Land Rover Defender 110 starts at Rs 99 lakh ex-showroom. The CBU version started at Rs 1.35 crore. Bookings are open, and deliveries begin on 15 November 2026.
• Automatic gearboxes explained: AMT, CVT, DCT and torque converter, price premium and city-traffic fit — An AMT is reported to cost Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 over the manual, while CVT, DCT and torque converter automatics cost more. How each automatic works and which suits stop-go traffic.
• HSRP on new cars in Maharashtra: who fits the plates, what they cost and the 2026 rules — Every new vehicle has needed an HSRP since April 1, 2019. In Maharashtra the plate is fitted before handover, and your RC is not printed until its details are on VAHAN.
• Jeep Compass Sport 9-speed automatic diesel launched at Rs 21.99 lakh — The Jeep Compass Sport 9AT costs Rs 21.99 lakh ex-showroom, making it the cheapest automatic Compass on sale. Deliveries start by the second week of November 2026.
• Scrappage certificate and exchange bonuses on a new car: what you actually save — A scrappage certificate can waive your registration fee, cut road tax and bring a maker discount of 1.5% of ex-showroom or Rs 20,000, whichever is less. It replaces the exchange bonus.
• Upcoming car launches in India, November 2026: from the VinFast VF3 to the BMW M3 — November 2026's expected launches run from the VinFast VF3 at an expected Rs 10 lakh to the BMW M3 at an estimated Rs 3.00-3.10 crore. Six models are listed for November 15 alone.
• Mahindra Vision S compact SUV design patented, launch expected in 2027 — Mahindra's Vision S compact SUV design has been patented, with a launch expected in 2027. No price has been announced, and booking details will come closer to launch.
• Before your new car is registered: checking the VIN, manufacturing date, invoice and insurance — Every new car carries a 17-character VIN. Match it against Form 21, the invoice and the insurance certificate, and confirm 3 years of third-party cover before registration.
• BYD's Denza brand makes its India debut on November 13, with the D9 MPV and Z9 GT expected first — Denza, BYD's luxury brand, debuts in India on 13 November 2026. The D9 MPV, expected at Rs 85-90 lakh, and the Z9 GT are expected to come first.
• Buying a New Car Before Diwali 2026: Delivery Dates, Festive vs December Discounts and the Model-Year Trap — Dhanteras is on November 6 and Diwali on November 8, 2026. Festival delivery slots fill first, and December brings deeper cash discounts along with the model-year trap.
• Hyundai Bayon SUV launches in India on October 26, pre-bookings at Rs 11,000 — Hyundai will launch the Bayon in India on 26 October 2026. Pre-bookings are open at Rs 11,000, and the SUV slots between the Venue and the Creta.
• Maruti Suzuki Victoris Aurum Edition launched as a Rs 22,990 accessory kit — The Victoris Aurum Edition is a Rs 22,990 accessory kit for the strong-hybrid versions, launched to mark the SUV's first year on sale.
• Zero depreciation, engine protection and other car insurance add-ons for a new car in Mumbai — Zero depreciation adds around 15% to 30% to a comprehensive premium. In Mumbai, engine protection matters because standard policies exclude flood engine damage.
• Company Name vs Your Own Name: Registering a New Car in Mumbai, Maharashtra (Road Tax, GST Credit, Resale) — Company registration in Maharashtra carries a 20% road tax against 11% to 15% for individuals, and GST input credit on an ordinary company car stays blocked under Section 17(5).
• Installing an EV Charger in a Mumbai Housing Society: NOC, Maharashtra Rules, Costs and Documents — Seven days: under Maharashtra's rules, a housing society should grant an EV charger NOC within a week if safety norms are met. Here are the rules, documents, costs and tariffs for Mumbai flats.
• Mahindra XEV 9e vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella: Mumbai Price (October 2026) — The Mahindra XEV 9e starts Rs 2,35,093 below the Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella on-road in Mumbai, but its top variant costs Rs 6,80,166 more.
• Mahindra XUV3XO EV on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026) — The Mahindra XUV3XO EV costs Rs 15,08,961 to Rs 16,22,572 on-road in Mumbai across 2 variants, from IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Mahindra waiting period in Mumbai: XEV 9S at 8 months, XEV 9e and BE 6 Sporteq up to 4.5 months — The XEV 9S has the longest Mahindra wait in Mumbai at 8 months. The XEV 9e and BE 6 Sporteq follow at up to 4.5 months, while the Scorpio N, Bolero and Bolero Neo are at 1 month.
• Extended warranty on a new car in India: what it covers, what it costs and when it is worth buying — Extended car warranties cost Rs 7,000 to Rs 50,000 or more plus 18% GST, according to one 2026 guide. Here is what they cover, what they exclude and when one is worth buying.
• Mahindra XUV400 on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026): 2 variants — The Mahindra XUV400 on-road price in Mumbai runs from Rs 16,78,847 to Rs 18,11,571 across 2 variants, from IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Mahindra Bolero on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026) with breakup — The Mahindra Bolero on-road price in Mumbai runs from Rs 10,21,220 to Rs 11,98,614 across 4 variants, from IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Mahindra XEV 9s on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026): 4 variants — The Mahindra XEV 9s on-road price in Mumbai runs from Rs 22,28,459 to Rs 32,18,217 across 4 variants, from IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Removing hypothecation from your car's RC in Maharashtra: Form 35, documents, fees and timing — Once your car loan is closed, you need your bank's NOC and Form 35 signed by you and the bank. File within the NOC's usual 60 to 90 day validity, online through Vahan or at the RTO.
• Electric vs petrol car running cost in Mumbai: home charging rates, petrol price and EV tax savings — Petrol costs Rs 111.21 a litre in Mumbai. Home charging on Tata Power costs Rs 5.05 to Rs 15.80 a unit by slab, plus wheeling and duty. Here is how to read both, and what the EV tax waiver saves.
• Mahindra XEV 9e on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026): 5 variants — The Mahindra XEV 9e costs Rs 23,61,492 to Rs 32,76,751 on-road in Mumbai across 5 variants, per IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026) — The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella costs Rs 25,96,585 on-road in Mumbai (25.97 lakh) for its single variant, High Electric Automatic, per IndiCar's 12 October 2026 price list.
• New car booking amount in Mumbai: is it refundable, what the form should say, and how to cancel — Maruti Suzuki deducts Rs 500 when you cancel an online booking. One Hyundai Venue buyer was shown a Rs 3,500 charge on a Rs 21,000 booking. This explains what decides your refund and how to cancel.
• Mahindra Thar on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026): 7 variants — The Mahindra Thar costs Rs 12,76,771 to Rs 22,01,294 on-road in Mumbai across 7 variants, from IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Renault Duster Hybrid launched at Rs 16.99 lakh: trims, features and how to buy it in Mumbai — The Renault Duster Hybrid starts at Rs 16.99 lakh ex-showroom across three trims, with a claimed 29 kmpl. Here is what each trim adds and how to buy one in Mumbai.
• FASTag on a new car in Mumbai: who issues it, what it costs, the 2026 KYV change and switching banks — FASTag has been compulsory to register a new car since December 1, 2017. On a Mumbai Skoda Slavia it is a Rs 850 line in the on-road price. Who issues it, the 2026 KYV change and switching banks.
• New-car pre-delivery inspection checklist for Mumbai buyers — Odometer under 100 km, tyres no older than six to eight months, and one VIN across every paper: the checks to make before you sign for a new car in Mumbai.
• Toyota Taisor on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026): all 10 variants — The Toyota Taisor on-road price in Mumbai runs from Rs 9,14,119 to Rs 15,61,591 across 10 variants, per IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Kotak Prime Balloon EMI Car Loan: How It Works and Who It Suits — Kotak Mahindra Prime's balloon scheme lowers your monthly car EMI by pushing 10% to 25% of the car's cost into one large final instalment. Here is the math, the costs, and who should actually take it.
• Volkswagen Virtus on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026) — The Volkswagen Virtus on-road price in Mumbai runs from Rs 12,81,197 to Rs 22,87,680 across 11 variants, per IndiCar's price list dated 12 October 2026.
• Skoda Kushaq on-road price in Mumbai (October 2026): 11 variants — The Skoda Kushaq costs Rs 12,84,701 to Rs 22,92,781 on-road in Mumbai across 11 variants, from IndiCar's price list dated 1 October 2026.
• Tata Curvv EMI in Mumbai: down payment and monthly EMI for 3, 5 and 7 years — A Tata Curvv in Mumbai needs a down payment of Rs 2,33,260 to Rs 4,48,848 and an EMI from Rs 15,012 to Rs 57,093 a month, depending on variant and tenure.
• Car loans in Mumbai: eligibility, documents, down payment and comparing bank offers — SBI's car loan guide asks for at least Rs 3 lakh a year in income and a credit score generally above 700. Here is what lenders check, what they fund and how to compare offers before you book.
• MG Windsor EV vs Mahindra XUV400: Mumbai On-Road Prices — The MG Windsor EV starts at Rs 15,83,326 on-road in Mumbai, Rs 95,521 below the Mahindra XUV400 at Rs 16,78,847. At the top of both ranges, the XUV400 is Rs 2,25,586 cheaper.

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