Yokohama India has launched the Geolandar X-CV tyre range for crossover and premium SUVs.
The road-focused tyres are planned in 32 sizes covering 16- to 20-inch wheels.
Seventeen sizes are initially available, with broader coverage planned.
Prices reported for the range span roughly Rs 9,000 to Rs 31,000.
The company claims up to 20 percent better wet grip than a conventional tyre.
Yokohama also claims up to 10 percent longer tyre life.
The range uses asymmetric tread patterns, water-evacuating grooves and 2D–3D sipes.
Reinforced construction is designed to support stability, durability and electric-vehicle load demands.
Additional features target lower rolling resistance, reduced road noise and improved braking.
Sales are planned through Yokohama Club Network outlets and selected authorised dealers.
Yokohama is also considering major Indian capacity expansion and two further Geolandar launches in 2027.
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Coverage consistently describes the Geolandar X-CV as a new road-focused tyre range aimed at crossover, premium and electric SUVs. Reports broadly agree on its planned size range and the company’s claimed gains in wet grip, durability, stability and noise reduction, while pricing and availability details vary by report.
Yokohama India's future plans include significant investment to increase production capacity and the development of specialized tyres for electric vehicles, indicating a strategic expansion in the Indian market.
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Supportive coverage highlights the range’s broad fitment, locally manufactured availability and technology package for SUVs and electric vehicles. It repeats the company’s claims of up to 20 percent improved wet grip and 10 percent longer tyre life, alongside gains in stability, braking, efficiency and noise reduction. Reports also frame the launch as making premium-SUV technology available to compact and mid-size crossovers. Some coverage adds context about planned investment, capacity growth and future Geolandar products.
Mixed coverage reports the launch and repeats the company’s performance claims, while also noting business risks such as raw-material costs and shipping volatility. It adds that manufacturing is associated with Yokohama India’s Indian operations and distinguishes the unlisted local company from its publicly listed parent. The product details remain broadly positive, but the business context introduces uncertainty around sector conditions and expansion.
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Autocar India reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV range for crossover and premium SUVs. Prices run from Rs 9,200 for 16-inch tyres to Rs 31,000 for 20-inch tyres. The locally manufactured range will eventually cover 32 sizes, with 17 initially available. Yokohama claims, based on internal testing, 20 percent better wet grip and 10 percent longer tyre life than its conventional tyre.
EVO India reports that Yokohama India has introduced the Geolandar X-CV in India, expanding a range originally developed for luxury SUVs above 18-inch wheel sizes. The company plans 32 sizes from 16 to 20 inches. The tyre combines Micro Silica, asymmetric tread design, water-evacuating grooves, 2D–3D sipes and reinforced construction, and is presented as suitable for crossover SUVs and electric vehicles.
motownindia.com reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV for crossover and premium SUVs, extending availability from wheel sizes above 18 inches to 16 inches. The planned 32-size range is described as India’s most extensive dedicated tyre pattern for these segments. The article highlights Yokohama’s claimed benefits involving wet grip, efficiency, braking, durability, cornering stability, tyre wear and reduced pattern noise.
The Economic Times reports that Yokohama plans to invest nearly USD 100 million, or about Rs 950 crore, in India over the next one to three years to increase annual tyre capacity from 4.5 million to 6.3 million. Chairman Nitin Mantri linked the expansion to expected SUV demand and said the timing would depend on market development, including original-equipment and aftermarket demand. The report also notes the Geolandar X-CV launch.
The Economic Times reports Yokohama India’s unveiling of the Geolandar X-CV for SUVs and crossovers, with the company claiming up to 20 percent better wet grip and 10 percent longer tyre life than a conventional tyre. The product spans 16- to 20-inch sizes and targets crossover customers seeking wet-road performance, durability, high-speed stability, grip and lower road noise. The article places the launch within India’s expanding SUV market.
The Economic Times reports Yokohama India’s unveiling of the Geolandar X-CV for SUVs and crossovers, with the company claiming up to 20 percent better wet grip and 10 percent longer tyre life than a conventional tyre. The product spans 16- to 20-inch sizes and targets crossover customers seeking wet-road performance, durability, high-speed stability, grip and lower road noise. The article places the launch within India’s expanding SUV market.
CarWale reports the launch of Yokohama’s Geolandar X-CV crossover and EV tyre range in India, priced from Rs 9,200 and offered in 16- to 20-inch sizes. The article explains the asymmetric tread, full nylon cover, two-ply sidewall, 2D–3D sipes and five-pitch design. Yokohama says these features improve wet traction, cornering stability, durability, EV load handling, wear performance and road-noise reduction.
autoX reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV SUV tyre range, planned in up to 32 sizes from 16 to 20 inches. Sales are expected later in the month through Yokohama Club Network outlets and selected authorised dealers, while prices had not been announced in the article. The road-focused tyre targets SUV owners seeking grip and stability, particularly in compact, mid-size and larger SUVs.
ET Auto reports Yokohama India’s launch of the GEOLANDAR X-CV range for crossover and premium SUVs, extending the product from sizes above 18 inches to 16 inches. The company plans 32 sizes from 16 to 20 inches. Its statement describes technologies intended to improve wet grip, braking, hydroplaning resistance, comfort, durability, stability and noise levels. Yokohama also says the range is compatible with electric vehicles.
Car and Bike reports Yokohama India’s expansion of its road-focused Geolandar line with the X-CV, positioned after the Geolandar H/T. The range will span 16 to 20 inches and up to 32 profiles, with sales starting later in the month through Yokohama Club Network and selected dealers. India is described as the first market receiving 16- and 17-inch versions, making the technology accessible to a wider SUV customer base.
Autocar Professional reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV, bringing a tyre originally developed for luxury SUVs to 16-inch wheels. The planned 32-size range targets compact crossovers, electric SUVs, larger SUVs and luxury models, with 17 sizes initially available. The article connects the launch to rising Indian SUV sales and Yokohama’s effort to extend premium-SUV technology to a broader range of vehicles.
overdrive.in reports Yokohama India’s launch of the GEOLANDAR X-CV for crossover and premium SUVs, with sizes from 16 to 20 inches and 32 planned variants. The article describes the range as the company’s widest dedicated offering for the segment in India. It highlights technologies aimed at wet grip, braking, steering response, high-speed stability, durability, wear consistency, lower rolling resistance and reduced road noise, including EV-focused construction.
HT Auto reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV, with pricing from ₹9,000 to ₹30,000 and planned coverage of 32 sizes from 16- to 20-inch wheels. The tyre targets compact, mid-size and premium crossover SUVs and emphasizes wet grip, comfort, durability, efficiency and noise reduction. The article details Yokohama’s tread, groove, sipe and sidewall technologies, along with an inaugural no-cost EMI offer.
Autocar Professional reports that Yokohama India plans to introduce two additional Geolandar tyres in 2027: the all-terrain A/T4 in the first half and the highway-focused H/T4 later. The launches follow the 2026 Geolandar X-CV expansion. The article frames the roadmap as part of Yokohama’s effort to strengthen its position in India’s growing SUV market and increase exposure to larger tyre sizes and possible local capacity expansion.
BizzBuzz reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV in Visakhapatnam, extending a luxury-SUV technology platform from sizes above 18 inches to 16 inches. The company plans 32 sizes from 16 to 20 inches and describes the range as its most extensive dedicated pattern for crossover and premium SUVs in India. The article emphasizes claimed improvements in wet grip, rolling efficiency, braking, stability, durability, wear and cabin noise.
Whalesbook reports Yokohama India’s launch of the Geolandar X-CV for SUVs and crossovers, spanning 16- to 20-inch sizes. The company claims up to 20 percent better wet-road grip and 10 percent greater durability than previous standard models. The article also discusses Bahadurgarh manufacturing, Yokohama India’s unlisted status, its parent company’s public listing and sector risks including raw-material price and shipping volatility.