New Car Launches And Unveils in India in June 2026
With the onset of monsoons just around the corner, do you feel the auto market is ready for a splash of launches? Select automakers have announced their plans in terms of new arrivals later this month, and we will tell you about every single one of them.New Mercedes-Benz S-Class FaceliftOften referred to as one of the world’s best cars, the S-Class is set to arrive in a refreshed avatar in India on 15 June. Attaining the aforementioned tag isn’t easy, and the Stuttgart-based Germans don’t take it lightly at all. Even though it's termed a facelift, Mercedes claims that up to 90 per cent of the car is new.In the design department, it brings along the signature tri-arrow elements in the headlamps and taillights, fresh set of bumpers, new multi-spoke wheels, and even an illuminated grille. Inside, you’ll get the latest MB OS system, OTA updates, MBUX superscreen, and a whole lot more.Notably, the S-Class will be, for the first time in India, offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Set to arrive in the S450e guise, this powertrain features the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine paired with an electric motor, producing a combined output of 449bhp and 680Nm.Honda ZR-VHonda pulled the covers off its new flagship offering for the Indian market, called the ZR-V, last month, alongside the launch of the City facelift. While the carmaker has not revealed a date for the price reveal, we expect them to launch this new SUV later this month, as deliveries are set to begin in July.The ZR-V will be followed by the brand’s first all-electric offering for the local market, based on the 0 Alpha concept. The former will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol hybrid powertrain developing 181bhp and 315Nm, sending power to the wheels via an e-CVT unit. Additionally, this combo is said to deliver a mileage of up to 22.8kmpl.BMW X6 faceliftBMW showcased the new X6 facelift in early May this year, and commenced pre-bookings of this coupe-SUV shortly after via the company’s official website. The nameplate marks a return after more than three years, and brings along a slew of updates, be it the design, interior, or features.Under the hood, the model will be propelled by a 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, belting out 523bhp and 700Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via the eight-speed automatic unit, enabling the car to sprint from 0 to 100kmph in 4.3 seconds. Key rivals to the model will include the Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe, Audi SQ8, and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.New Mini Countryman CMini India has confirmed the launch of a new offering in the Countryman range. Called the Countryman C, it will be the first derivative in the Countryman lineup to be locally produced. It will be the third Countryman version on sale in India soon, after the Countryman Electric and the Countryman JCW All4.Under the model, the model will be powered by the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol motor seen in the BMW X1 range. While the power output is yet to be revealed, we can expect the familiar seven-speed DCT unit to be available in tow. Pre-bookings are currently underway, and you can read more about this model on our website.
