The first quarter of 2025 has been exciting not just due to model year launches, but also due to the introduction of EVs and the premium category. The following quarter might not be as hectic, but there will be fresh models across different segments.
Let's take a look at all the new vehicles that are announced or set to come in Q2 of 2025.
2025 Tata Altroz
Tata's premium hatchback Altroz has been in the market for a long time and needs an update. Its facelift version has been tested several times, and we expect it to arrive by the end of May 2025. Based on the spy pics, the Altroz facelift will get updated styling with new features such as flush-type door handles, a dual-pod headlight arrangement, and reworked alloy wheels.
Despite that, the interior design remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it will most probably carry on with the existing feature list and powertrain options, which include the 88 PS 1.2-litre petrol and the 90 PS 1.5-litre diesel motor. It should cost a bit more than the present-spec model, which begins at Rs 6.65 lakh (ex-showroom).
2025 Kia Carens
Kia officially announced the release of 2025 Carens to take place on May 8, 2025. It will come with significant updates to its exterior appearance such as new LED headlights and taillamps, and re-styled alloy wheels and bumpers. The inside also awaits radical overhauls with a choice between a 6-and 7-seater configuration similar to the current-spec model. The new Carens will be offered in conjunction with the existing model, with expected petrol and diesel engine variants, with prices likely to begin from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Harrier EV
Tata Motors is also anticipated to bring the Harrier EV to the market by the end of June 2025. In early March, the electric SUV was unveiled at Tata's production facility, with a design slightly altered compared to the ICE-powered model. It has been confirmed to have an all-wheel drive setup and will have a dual electric motor configuration, along with a reported range of more than 500 km. Highlights of the feature include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver's screen, and ADAS. The Harrier EV is said to start at prices of Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Though there is no word from the company on its launch date, Volkswagen is likely to introduce the Golf GTI towards the end of May. It will be available as a fully built-up unit, and unofficial bookings have already started in major cities. The global-spec Golf GTI comes with a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine that churns out 265 PS and 370 Nm, along with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). Top trimmings include a 12.9-inch infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, wireless charging for phones, a heads-up display, and a six-speaker audio system. Volkswagen Golf GTI prices will begin from approximately Rs 52 lakh (ex-showroom).
Skoda Octavia RS
Skoda will likely introduce the Octavia RS in India by end-June 2025. When it debuts, it will be with a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine that pumps out 265 PS and 370 Nm, which gets the car to 100 kmph from 0 in just 6.4 seconds. In addition to the standard car, the Octavia RS also receives styling treatments on the inside and outside to give it a sportier look. Top trims have, a 13-inch touchscreen, dual-zone AC, a 10-inch digital driver's display, and electrically adjustable front-row seats. Also, the Octavia RS has dynamic chassis control with a limited-slip differential that provides maximum traction and stability through corners. The Octavia RS prices will likely begin at Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom).
MG Cyberster
We anticipate MG to bring its electric roadster, the Cyberster, to market by the end of June 2025. Cyberster prices are expected to begin from about Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a 77 kWh battery pack mated to a 510 PS/ 725 Nm electric motor combination, which can reach 0 to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds. Cyberster has a WLTP-claimed range of 443 km. MG will sell Cyberster through its Select dealerships, and orders have already begun.
MG M9
MG is also likely to bring the M9 electric MPV to India by June 2025. It will be retailed alongside the Cyberster via the brand's 'Select' outlets. We had recently confirmed that the M9 will come to India as a CKD (completely knocked down) unit, and its price will be competitive. Internationally, the M9 is available with a 90 kWh battery pack coupled with a 244 PS / 350 Nm electric motor combination, providing a claimed 430 km range.
Top spec includes 3-zone AC, a 12-speaker sound system, and powered front and rear row seats with ventilation and massage features. MG M9 prices are expected to fall between Rs 60 lakh and Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom).
Lamborghini Temerario
Lamborghini is set to introduce the Temerario in India on April 30, 2025. It will be positioned below the Revuelto and will replace the Huracan. The Temerario comes with a 4-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine coupled with three electric motors producing a combined output of 920 PS and 800 Nm. It can go from 0 to 100 kmph in merely 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 340 kmph. Feature points include a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, an 8.4-inch infotainment system, a 9.1-inch passenger entertainment screen, and an 18-way electrically adjustable driver's seat with heating and ventilation. Temerario prices should begin at Rs 6 crore (ex-showroom).
Conclusion
While the second quarter of 2025 won't see quite the same level of launches as the first, it will nevertheless yield a wide variety of significant introductions in various segments. From refreshed versions of best-selling models to high-performance cars and luxury electric vehicles, the coming months will still be serving up a broad array of automotive tastes. With the launch dates nearing, more information will come out, giving potential buyers and fans plenty of chances to make well-informed choices.
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