Top 10 best selling SUVs in India — A mixed bag
- 1Tata Nexon has overtaken the Hyundai Creta to become the best-selling SUV
- 2Mahindra XUV700 and XUV 3XO have made a comeback to the list
- 3Maruti Suzuki sells significantly more Fronx(es?) than Toyota sells the Taisor
The Indian automotive market is dominated by SUVs today. Sedans are slowly disappearing from the portfolios of automakers, and there are fresh body styles such as the coupe SUV coming in. The popularity of SUVs is not restricted to India but is a global phenomenon, with companies such as Ferrari and Rolls-Royce also coming up with their versions of a ‘SUV’. We aren’t here to discuss these cars here at the moment, though. Getting back to the point, here’s a list of the top 10 best selling SUVs in India, including the latest data from September 2025.
Top 10 best selling SUVs in India over the last six months
| Make and Model | Apr'25 | May'25 | Jun'25 | Jul'25 | Aug'25 | Sep'25 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | 17,016 | 14,860 | 15,786 | 16,898 | 15,924 | 18,861 | 99,345 |
| Maruti Suzuki Brezza | 16,971 | 15,566 | 14,507 | 14,065 | 13,620 | 10,173 | 84,902 |
| Tata Nexon | 15,457 | 13,096 | 11,602 | 12,825 | 14,004 | 22,573 | 89,557 |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 15,534 | 14,401 | 12,740 | 13,747 | 9,840 | 18,372 | 84,634 |
| Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 14,345 | 13,584 | 9,815 | 12,872 | 12,422 | 13,767 | 76,805 |
| Tata Punch | 12,496 | 13,133 | 10,446 | 10,785 | 10,704 | 15,891 | 73,455 |
| Mahindra Thar | 10,703 | 10,389 | 9,542 | 9,845 | 6,997 | 11,846 | 59,322 |
| Mahindra Bolero | 8,380 | 8,942 | 7,478 | 7,513 | 8,019 | 18,372 | 58,704 |
| Hyundai Venue | 7,953 | 7,520 | 6,858 | 8,054 | 8,019 | 11,484 | 49,888 |
| Kia Sonet | 8,068 | 8,054 | 6,658 | 7,627 | 7,741 | 9,020 | 47,168 |
| Total | 127,923 | 120,545 | 105,432 | 113,231 | 107,248 | 150,359 | 724,738 |
Please note that the sales numbers stated above reflect the number of units dispatched to dealers and they might vary from the actual number of units sold by dealerships.
Best selling SUVs in India September 2025
| Rank | Make and Model | Sep'25 | Sep'24 | Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Nexon | 22,573 | 11,470 | 97% |
| 2 | Hyundai Creta | 18,861 | 15,902 | 19% |
| 3 | Mahindra Scorpio | 18,372 | 14,438 | 27% |
| 4 | Tata Punch | 15,891 | 13,711 | 16% |
| 5 | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 13,767 | 13,874 | -1% |
| 6 | Mahindra Thar | 11,846 | 8,843 | 34% |
| 7 | Hyundai Venue | 11,484 | 10,259 | 12% |
| 8 | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | 10,173 | 15,322 | -34% |
| 9 | Mahindra XUV700 | 9,764 | 9,646 | 1% |
| 10 | Mahindra XUV 3XO | 9,032 | 9,000 | 0% |
Please note that the sales numbers stated above reflect the number of units dispatched to dealers and they might vary from the actual number of units sold by dealerships.
Tata Nexon
The Tata Nexon has climbed to the top spot, recording total sales of 22,573 units last month. It is offered with a wide range of powertrain options, including petrol, diesel, electric, and now CNG. Notably, it is the first passenger car in India to feature a turbocharged petrol engine equipped with a CNG kit.
Hyundai Creta
Ranking just behind the Tata Nexon, the Hyundai Creta recorded sales of 14,004 units during the same period. However, the number of Cretas sold each month still surpasses the total monthly sales of several mass-market car manufacturers in India.
Mahindra Scorpio
The Scorpio has been one of the best-selling Mahindra SUVs in India consistently over the past few months, clocking sales of 18,372 units last month alone. This includes both the Mahindra Scorpio Classic and the Mahindra Scorpio N, with the brand selling more diesel Scorpios than petrol ones.
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Tata Punch
The Tata Punch climbed to the fourth spot on the list of top-selling SUVs in India for September 2025, registering total sales of 15,891 units across all powertrains and variants. Whether it truly qualifies as an SUV, however, remains a matter of debate.
Maruti Fronx
The Maruti Fronx is not just a better-looking Baleno; it stands out as an appealing package that combines practicality, drivability, and great design. MSIL sold 13,767 units of the Fronx in September 2025, placing it in the fifth spot.
Mahindra Thar
Mahindra offers the Thar in two body styles — a 3‑door version and a new 5‑door model called the Thar Roxx. In September 2025, the SUV achieved sales of 11,846 units. The Thar is available with both petrol and diesel powertrain options, catering to a wide range of off-road enthusiasts.
Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue has made a comeback to this list after a long time, selling 11,484 units in September 2025. A next-generation model of the Venue is soon expected to be launched, and the same has been spied testing on multiple occasions.
Maruti Brezza
Selling 10,173 units last month, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza secured the eighth spot on the list of best-selling SUVs in India for September 2025. The Brezza is powered by a 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine that produces 103 PS and 137 Nm of torque. It also comes with an optional factory-fitted CNG kit, further broadening the SUV’s appeal.
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Mahindra XUV700
Making a comeback by pushing out the Mahindra Bolero, the Mahindra XUV700 secured the ninth spot on the list. The Indian carmaker sold a total of 9,764 units of the XUV700 in September 2025.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra sold 9,032 units of its best-selling car in India last month, maintaining a strong lead in its segment. Interestingly, the XUV 3XO, for the first time in a while, ranked just behind its sibling, the Mahindra XUV700.
