Upcoming Cars in October 2026

With the festive season around the corner, October is set to be a busy month for the Indian automobile sector, with many launches planned, from entry-level hatchbacks to big SUVs. Here is a closer look at what are the upcoming cars in October 2026.

Honda Elevate Facelift

The Honda Elevate will receive its mid-cycle update on 6th October. This is the first major update since its launch in the Indian market, as Honda has so far only released special editions.

The facelift is expected to bring features the Elevate currently lacks, such as ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, a powered co-driver seat, rear sunblinds and a panoramic sunroof.It may also get a new front and rear design, with fresh headlamps, taillamps, a new grille and redesigned bumpers. On the side, the only major change expected is a new set of alloy wheels.

Honda may continue with the same engine, but a hybrid option looks likely given rising demand. The Elevate is currently priced from Rs 11.80 lakh to Rs 15.59 lakh (ex-showroom). With the new features, a price hike of around Rs 50,000 is likely.

Toyota Glanza Facelift

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Maruti has just launched the 2026 Baleno, and its cousin, the Glanza, is next in line for a facelift. The launch is expected in the second week of October, though the exact date has not been confirmed.

Little design change is expected, and the Glanza should look more or less identical to the 2026 Baleno. Like the Baleno, it will switch from a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine to a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder unit. It will also be offered with CNG, including an AMT option.

Features are expected to mirror the Baleno facelift, including a 9-inch infotainment screen, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display and cruise control.

Volvo EX90 & ES90

Volvo, widely regarded as one of the safest carmakers in the world, plans to launch two new products, the EX90 and ES90, on 12th October. The EX90 competes with the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Mercedes EQS SUV, while the ES90 takes on the Mercedes EQS sedan and the BMW i7.

The EX90 has a long features list, including four-zone climate control, Level 2 ADAS and a glass roof with an opaque function. It gets a 14.5-inch touchscreen and a 9-inch instrument cluster. Other notable features include a 360-degree camera with autopark, a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, air suspension and eight airbags. It is powered by a 111 kWh battery paired with a dual-motor AWD system, with a WLTP-claimed range of 600 km.

The ES90 is expected to offer similar features and the same powertrain. Both models are expected to be priced between Rs 1.1 crore and Rs 1.7 crore.

Audi Q3

The third-generation Audi Q3 arrives on 16th October. Audi's entry-level SUV will retain the 2.0-litre TSI engine, now tuned for more power.

New features include a dual-screen dashboard with a 12.8-inch infotainment screen and an 11.9-inch instrument cluster. The SUV will also get powered front seats, a 360-degree camera, a wireless charger, a panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting.

Hyundai Bayon 

Hyundai is all set to enter the compact crossover segment with the launch of Bayon happening around 26th October. Bayon will sit between the Creta and the Venue. The design of the car looks almost similar to the international version; however, the interior and feature list may look more identical to the Venue. 

The Bayon is expected to have a 1.5-liter NA engine paired with MT and iVT automatic. It may come with a CNG option as well. The prices are expected to range between Rs. 10 and 14 lakh. 

Skoda Slavia Facelift 

Skoda showcased the Slavia facelift in August, but a launch date has not been confirmed. It gets a refreshed design with minor tweaks and an updated features list, including a 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment system with an AI assistant. Other features include rear-seat massage and ventilated front seats.

The engine options remain the same, but Skoda has introduced a new 8-speed torque converter gearbox for the 1.0-litre TSI engine, replacing the earlier 6-speed automatic. A price hike of Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 is expected.