Some months are about steady updates and incremental facelifts. May 2025? Not one of them. This was a month where brands came swinging with million-rupee nostalgia, V8-powered indulgence, hot hatches that made your wallet nervous, and EVs that suddenly looked grown-up. Whether you’re eyeing an upgrade, a midlife crisis solution, or just here to gawk at machines with price tags that could fund your retirement twice over, here are the biggest launches from last month that deserve your (possibly painful) attention.
Every Major Car and Motorcycle Launch in India from May 2025
Range Rover SV Masāra Edition
Price: ₹4.99 crore
If sapphire blues and bronze wheels make you feel things, the Range Rover SV Masara might be your soulmate. Inspired by Himalayan gems and built in just 12 units for India, this deep satin blue beauty packs a 615hp twin-turbo V8 and a living room disguised as a rear seat. The only thing it doesn’t do is file your taxes. Exclusivity? Check. Opulence? Check. Off-road cred? Surprisingly, also check.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 8.5
Price: ₹53 lakh
India finally gets the Mk 8.5 GTI, and yes, it’s pricey enough to make old Polo GTI fans nostalgic and bitter. But what you get is a 265hp, front-wheel-drive, turbocharged missile with German precision and just the right level of hooliganism. The first 150 are already spoken for. Another batch may follow, but you might want to decide quickly—because 0-100 in 5.9 seconds waits for no one.
Kia Carens Clavis
Price Range: ₹11.50 – ₹21.50 lakh
Clavis is Kia’s way of saying, “Sure, it’s a family MPV—but make it Instagram.” Sharper lights, SUV-esque cladding, and more ADAS tech than you'd expect, the Clavis facelift brings a bit of rugged charm to your family hauler. And yes, it offers both 6- and 7-seater options, multiple touchscreens, ventilated seats, and even an Alcazar-style Boss Mode. The only thing more evolved than this facelift? The price.
Tata Altroz Facelift
Price: ₹6.89 lakh
Tata’s Altroz returns with a sharper jawline, new alloys, T-shaped tail lamps and a sunroof (on select trims). It’s still one of the few cars in its segment offering petrol, diesel and CNG options. The new AMT makes city driving less painful, but if you were hoping for the Racer’s 120hp punch, keep hoping. This one's about efficiency, not adrenaline.
MG Windsor Exclusive Pro
Price: ₹17.25 lakh
MG’s expanding its Windsor EV lineup with the Exclusive Pro—a variant that nails the basics but doesn’t go overboard. It ditches the sunroof and ventilated seats, but keeps the larger 52.9kWh battery (read: 449km of range) and a banging 9-speaker sound system. If the full-fat Essence Pro felt like a stretch, this one might be your electric sweet spot.
Honda GoldWing 50th Anniversary Edition
Price: ₹39.90 Lakh
The Gold Wing 50th Anniversary edition is basically a luxury cruise ship with handlebars. A new cherry red colour, commemorative badging, and ‘Since 1975’ animations on the dash honour its heritage. It’s still powered by the massive 1,833cc flat-six, and still comes with a 7-speed DCT, reverse gear, four riding modes, and a bloody airbag. If you ever wanted to flex your pension plan in the most Honda way possible, this is it.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Price: ₹12.36 lakh
Honda expanded its BigWing portfolio with the launch of the CB1000 Hornet SP at ₹12.36 lakh (ex-showroom). The litre-class naked bike is powered by a 999cc inline-four engine delivering 157hp and 107Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a bi-directional quickshifter. It features a 5-inch TFT display, fully adjustable suspension, and Brembo Stylema calipers.
Honda CB750 Hornet
Price: ₹8.60 Lakh
The CB750 Hornet was launched at ₹8.60 lakh (ex-showroom), featuring a 755cc parallel-twin engine producing 92hp and 75Nm. The bike comes equipped with a 5-inch TFT display, traction control, four riding modes, and all-LED lighting. It shares its engine with the XL750 Transalp ADV.
Honda X-ADV
Price: ₹11.90 Lakh
Honda introduced the X-ADV, an adventure-style maxi-scooter, at ₹11.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Powered by a 745cc parallel-twin engine producing 58.6hp and 69Nm, it features a 6-speed DCT gearbox, 17/15-inch wheels with block-pattern tyres, and a 5-inch TFT display. The X-ADV offers multiple riding modes, cruise control, and keyless ignition.
Honda Rebel 500
Price: ₹5.12 Lakh
The CMX500 Rebel was launched at ₹5.12 lakh (ex-showroom), marking Honda's entry into the 500cc bobber segment in India. It is powered by a 471cc parallel-twin engine delivering 46hp and 43.3Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike features a low seat height, 16-inch wheels, and a minimalist design.
Triumph Scrambler 400 XC
Price: ₹2.94 Lakh
Triumph launched the Scrambler 400 XC at ₹2.94 lakh (ex-showroom), a higher-spec version of the Scrambler 400 X. It shares the 398cc single-cylinder engine with its sibling and features cross-spoke wheels, additional accessories, and three new colour options.
