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New Delhi: What a year it has been for the Indian auto market, and the consumers have been rewarded with some amazing cars. We have been awarded with some reincarnations and revivals with facelifts and new powertrains. It isn’t just the electrification that has been aggressively taking the market.
It is the trends we have seen in car technology, and certain comforts have been given. The entire driving experience has changed. The wave of cars that have kept coming is phenomenal, and we certainly hope there is a stop to that. Here are some top trends that were noticeable this year.
Even though the EV was the headliner, 2025 saw a huge revival of the hybrid and highly efficient petrol cars as well. EV adoption has been slow at the global level due to infrastructure and cost challenges. Carmakers went all in with the ICE and hybrid systems.
It has been a trend for almost five years now that the Indian market has shifted from compact hatchbacks to mini SUVs. These are cheaper and yet feel the stance of an SUV with a certain premiumness. It was no different again this year, with Hyundai giving a long-overdue update to the Venue along with new launches that included the Renault Kiger and the Kia Syros.
This year has been a year of black edition, which included the Citroen Basalt Dark Edition, Harrier.ev matte black edition and the lot. Further, we have seen some amazing dual-tone roof options and special editions and accessories. The interior theme packs have been interesting to watch as well.
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is one of the prime examples of how much exporting the brand are planning on doing. With a target for over 100 countries that will have the e-Vitara in the market, the qualities of the cars have improved. Its not just Maruti of course. Mahindra has been there across the globe, and so has Tata, who recently re-entered the South African market as well, with Mahindra having entered the market last year.
The three-screen is one of the trends that seems to be catching up this year by huge margins. The newly launched Tata Sierra and Mahindra XEV 9S have jumped onto this bandwagon, and while it might or might not catch up eventually, the customers have been interested in its functionality.
