From today, many car companies have increased the prices of their vehicles. Most manufacturers had already announced price hike alerts in December. As a result, buyers will now have to pay more to purchase new cars.
Last year, customers got some relief due to a GST cut, but the effect of that benefit will now be reduced because of these price hikes.
It is important to note that car companies usually revise prices at the beginning of every calendar year. The new prices are applicable from January 1, 2026. Let’s look at the details brand by brand.
Mercedes-Benz Price Hike Details
Mercedes-Benz has increased its ex-showroom prices by up to 2% across its entire range from January 1, 2026. The company says the hike is due to higher input costs, increased logistics expenses,
and an unfavourable Euro–Rupee exchange rate. Mercedes is also considering quarterly price revisions to manage currency fluctuations better.
Because of the 2% hike, the GLS will become costlier by around ₹2.64 lakh to ₹2.68 lakh, which is still much lower than the earlier GST 2.0 price cut of ₹9.4 lakh to ₹9.6 lakh.
The E-Class will see a price increase of about ₹1.57 lakh to ₹1.83 lakh, compared to an earlier reduction of ₹4.5 lakh to ₹5.25 lakh.
BMW Announces Another Price Increase
BMW had already raised prices by up to 3% in September 2025. Now, another price hike has come into effect from January 1, 2026.
The company has cited higher material and logistics costs, along with the impact of a weakening Indian rupee on foreign exchange.
This price hike applies to both CKD and CBU models. Due to the 3% increase, the BMW 3 Series will become costlier by around ₹1.81 lakh to ₹1.85 lakh, which is still lower than the earlier price reduction of ₹3.45 lakh to ₹3.55 lakh.
BYD Revises Sealion 7 Prices
BYD has increased the price of the Sealion 7 with effect from January 1, 2026. Customers who booked the vehicle before December 31, 2025, will get it at the old price.
The company has not shared the reason for the price hike or the exact amount of the increase.
MG Motor Increases Prices Across Models
MG Motor has raised prices by up to 2% starting January 1, 2026. According to the company, the hike is due to rising input and manufacturing costs, along with wider macroeconomic pressures.
This price increase applies to petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles.
The MG Windsor EV is expected to see a hike of ₹30,000 to ₹37,000, taking its ex-showroom price to ₹14.27 lakh to ₹18.76 lakh.
The Comet EV is expected to become costlier by ₹10,000 to ₹20,000, with prices ranging from ₹7.64 lakh to ₹10.19 lakh.
Nissan Raises Prices Ahead of New Launch
Nissan has increased prices by up to 3% from January 2026. This comes ahead of the launch of the Gravit compact MPV, which is expected to reach showrooms by March 2026.
Earlier this year, the Nissan Magnite received a price cut of ₹52,000 to ₹1 lakh due to lower GST rates. Its current price ranges from ₹5.62 lakh to ₹10.76 lakh.
From January, prices are expected to rise by ₹17,000 to ₹32,000, taking the new range to ₹5.79 lakh to ₹11.08 lakh.
Honda Revises Prices, Details Awaited
Honda has also revised prices effective January 2026. The company says the increase is due to continued pressure from higher input costs.
However, Honda has not yet announced the exact price changes, and the final prices will only be known at dealerships.
Renault Increases Prices and Expands Line-up
Renault has increased prices by up to 2% from January 1, 2026. The hike will vary across the Kwid, Triber, and Kiger models.
