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Honda Elevate facelift opens October's SUV launches, with Hyundai Bayon and Renault Duster Hybrid to follow
Three SUVs are due in India in October 2026: the Honda Elevate facelift on October 6, the Hyundai Bayon with a global debut on October 12, and the Renault Duster Hybrid on October 17. Official prices are not announced for any of them.
The numbers
Figures from Times Now Auto,
| Honda Elevate pre-booking amount: | Rs 21,000 |
|---|---|
| Honda Elevate estimated price range: | Rs 12 lakh to Rs 18 lakh |
| Hyundai Bayon booking amount: | Rs 11,000 |
| Hyundai Bayon engine output: | 113 hp |
| Renault Duster Hybrid expected mileage: | 22 to 25 kmpl |
Why it matters for the brand
Dealers and auto retail operators should prepare for the Elevate facelift's Rs 21,000 pre-booking on October 6, since the Rs 12-18 lakh price is only an estimate, and should hold off on stocking or pricing commitments for the Bayon and Duster Hybrid until official prices arrive.
What to track next
- Official Elevate facelift price versus the estimated Rs 12-18 lakh range
- Reported booking volumes after the Rs 21,000 pre-booking opens
- Whether Hyundai gives an India launch timeline or price for the Bayon after October 12
- Duster Hybrid official price and any certified mileage against the expected 22-25 kmpl
- Competitor discounts or variant changes announced within days of each launch
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- Honda is likely to announce official Elevate facelift prices at or soon after the October 6 launch, with a Rs 21,000 pre-booking amount already in place to capture early demand.
- Hyundai is likely to use the October 12 Bayon global debut to showcase the 113 hp powertrain, and may stay vague on India pricing or timing.
- Renault is expected to lead the Duster Hybrid launch on October 17 with its 22-25 kmpl efficiency figure and may price it to stand out from petrol-only rivals.
- Dealers across the three brands may open or expand booking drives around each launch date as buyers compare before prices are confirmed.
- Rival compact-SUV makers may respond with offers or variant tweaks if early Elevate bookings look strong.
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