Auto Wrap: Tata Safari, Harrier Petrol, Mahindra XUVs, and EV Launches Dominate Week

• Tata Motors launched petrol versions of Safari and Harrier in India, starting at ₹12.89 lakh, featuring a 1.5-litre Hyperion turbo-petrol engine and 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
• Mahindra introduced the XUV 3XO EV (starting ₹13.89 lakh) with a 39.4 kWh battery and ~285 km range, and the XUV 7XO (starting ₹13.66 lakh) with a triple-screen infotainment system and Level 2 ADAS.
• Tata Punch Facelift was unveiled with an EV-inspired design, enhanced features, and a turbo-petrol engine, ahead of its January 13 official launch.
• Simple Energy launched the Gen 2 models of Simple One and Simple OneS, along with Simple Ultra, featuring advanced tech and up to 265 km range.
• Sony Honda Mobility showcased the Afeela electric SUV prototype at CES 2026, while Ducati launched the ₹84.99 lakh Panigale V4 R superbike in India.

Why It Matters: This week saw major auto launches including new Tata SUVs, Mahindra XUVs, EVs, and premium bikes.