Auto wrap this week: Maserati Grecale Folgore, Porsche, and Yamaha XSR 155

India’s automobile sector is preparing for a significant launch window in the second week of November, when a number of models are expected to debut in showrooms amid the holiday sales frenzy. According to the Economic Times, 15 new car models—13 SUVs—will go on sale between November and March, indicating manufacturers’ faith in the expanding market.SUVs are definitely the focus, which reflects consumers’ growing inclination towards cars with more features and more ground clearance.

Maserati Grecale Folgore
Maserati India launched the Grecale Folgore into the Indian market for ₹1.89 crore (ex-showroom). The Maserati Grecale Folgore has an all-wheel-drive system owing to a 105-kWh battery pack and one motor on each axle. When combined, these motors generate 820 Nm of peak torque and 550 horsepower.Porsche 911 Turbo S

The 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S debuted at the IAA Mobility Trade Show in Munich in September 2025. At a starting price of ₹3.80 crore (ex-showroom), the car has now been launched in the Indian market. The recently launched Porsche 911 Turbo S has a newly designed 3.6-litre twin-turbo flat-six high-performance T-Hybrid engine with a maximum torque of 800 Nm and a peak output of 701 horsepower.

Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 Signature Line

The German luxury automaker Audi unveiled the Audi Q3 and Q5 Signature Line, enhancing its lineup of high-end SUVs. With features like illuminated Audi rings, entry LED lighting, custom Audi decals, and dynamic wheel hub caps that maintain ideal logo alignment in motion, the Signature Line option adds unique Audi touches to the highly regarded Audi Q3 and Q5. The Audi Q5 Signature Line costs ₹69,86,000 (ex-showroom), while the Audi Q3 Signature Line starts at ₹52,31,000.

New-Gen Mercedes GLB

The first official interior images of Mercedes-Benz’s impending next-generation GLB 7-seater SUV have been released ahead of its December 8 worldwide launch. Compared to the outgoing model, the brand claims a significant improvement in cabin design and features. The next GLB will reportedly feature MBUX Superscreen, a stylish, edge-to-edge panel that integrates three screens, including one for the co-driver.

Kinetic DX Electric Scooter

The Pune-based firm Kinetic Engineering Ltd. began shipping its DX electric scooter, which was introduced in July and deliveries were supposed to start in September. The redesigned fully-electric model, which pays tribute to the iconic Kinetic Honda DX scooter of the 1980s and 1990s, is available in two versions: DX and DX+, with ex-showroom prices of ₹1,11,499 and ₹1,17,499, respectively.

Yamaha XSR 155

Yamaha officially launched the XSR 155 in India, which retails for ₹1.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The XSR 155 is a unique product in the market since it combines neo-retro design with tried-and-true mechanicals taken from the MT-15 and R15. With a 6-speed transmission for quick and smooth operation, Yamaha XSR 155 produces 18.4 horsepower at 10,000 rpm and 14.1 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha Aerox E

With the launch of the Aerox E, Yamaha Motor India has declared its foray into the electric two-wheeler market. The Yamaha Aerox E has a 9.4kW motor with a maximum torque of 48 Nm. The 3-kWh battery pack that powers this motor is made up of two batteries that are supposed to use high-energy type cells for remarkable performance.

Yamaha FZ Rave

With the release of the brand-new FZ Rave motorbike, Yamaha Motor India expanded the size of the ‘FZ’ family. Introduced alongside the brand’s new XSR 155 motorcycle, it gives the FZ family a new look. The initial pricing of the product is ₹1.17 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike is also offered in Metallic Black and Matte Titan paint options.

Hero Vida VX2 Go

The Vida VX2 Go now comes in more variations thanks to Hero MotoCorp’s electric two-wheeler production division. The 3.4 kWh battery pack that comes with the EV will now cost ₹1.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model is priced between the VX2 Plus, which starts at ₹1.10 lakh, and the VX2 Go 2.2 kWh, which starts at ₹85,000.