Upcoming Car Launches In December 2025: Maruti e Vitara, Tata Harrier, Safari Petrol, New Kia Seltos, And More

The final month of the 2025 calendar year is almost here, and the industry is set to close out an already eventful year with several new launches. December 2025 will see a mix of electric and combustion-engine models arriving in the market. Here are the key launches confirmed for the month.

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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara – December 2

Maruti Suzuki is preparing to introduce its first all-electric model, the e Vitara, in India on December 2, 2025. The SUV is produced exclusively at the Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, where mass manufacturing started on August 25, 2025.

The e Vitara gets angular headlamps with Y-shaped DRLs, substantial cladding along the sides, and a connected tail-lamp arrangement. In global markets, its equipment list includes ADAS, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.1-inch infotainment system, ambient lighting, and additional features depending on the variant. A similar configuration is expected for the India-spec version.

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Two battery pack options are likely to be offered: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. The lower-spec variants use a front-mounted motor rated at 142 bhp and 192.5 Nm, while the higher configuration delivers 172 bhp. Although an AWD version is available internationally, its availability for the Indian market has not been confirmed. Depending on the model, the e Vitara achieves a WLTP range of up to 428 km.

Tata Harrier Petrol & Tata Safari Petrol – December 9

On December 9, Tata Motors is set to introduce petrol-powered versions of the Harrier and Safari. These additions follow the debut of the new petrol engines with the recently launched Sierra SUV. Both Harrier and Safari will get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol motor.

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The new naturally aspirated engine, part of the Revotron family, produces 105 bhp and 145 Nm. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol TGDi unit, one of the more anticipated additions, punches out 158 bhp and 255 Nm. It remains to be seen whether the Harrier and Safari will retain these exact output figures or receive a different tune.

Second-Generation Kia Seltos – December 10

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Kia will pull the covers off the second-generation Seltos on December 10, a day after the Harrier and Safari petrol launch. The new model has been undergoing extensive testing in India and internationally, with camouflaged images hinting at significant design changes.

The upcoming Seltos is expected to adopt elements of Kia’s latest design language, similar to the updated Telluride. Spy shots indicate a more squared-off front end, a flatter bonnet, a rectangular grille, and a split headlamp setup with vertically aligned DRLs. Interior shots surfaced earlier suggest dual-tone upholstery options and a new seat design aimed at improving comfort.

As for the powertrain, the new Seltos is likely to be equipped with petrol and diesel engine options for India. However, the addition is expected to be a hybrid powertrain in the mix.

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Mini Cooper Convertible – December 2025

Mini India has opened bookings for the new Cooper Convertible ahead of its launch in December 2025, though an exact date has not yet been announced. The model is the drop-top derivative of the 3-door hatchback, which essentially replaces the fixed roof with a soft top that can be operated at speeds up to 30 kmph.

Visually, apart from the retractable roof, the Convertible maintains the design of its hard-top sibling. The cabin also mirrors the hatchback layout, highlighted by the signature circular central touchscreen, a bank of physical switches below it, and textured surfaces on the dashboard and door panels.

For India, the model is expected to arrive in the Cooper S configuration, powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 201 bhp and 300 Nm, paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission sending power to the front wheels. Globally, the Convertible is also offered in the Cooper C trim with 161 bhp and 250 Nm, as well as the higher-performance John Cooper Works variant belting out 228 bhp and 380 Nm.