Check out the top 25 best-selling cars in India for May 2026. Maruti Dzire tops the chart, followed by Fronx and Ertiga, while Punch, Scorpio and Creta remain among the strongest-selling SUVs.
Top 25 Best-Selling Cars In India – May 2026: Dzire Stays No.1, Fronx And Ertiga Follow
The Indian passenger vehicle market remained strong in May 2026, with SUVs continuing to dominate buyer preferences. Out of the top 25 best-selling vehicles during the month, 18 were SUVs or utility vehicles, highlighting the segment’s growing popularity among Indian customers.
However, despite the SUV boom, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire once again emerged as the country’s best-selling passenger vehicle. The compact sedan recorded sales of 24,546 units, registering an impressive 36 percent year-on-year growth.
Maruti Suzuki enjoyed a highly successful month overall, placing 11 models in the list of the top 25 best-selling cars. The brand’s strong presence across hatchback, sedan, SUV and MPV segments helped it maintain its dominance in the Indian market.
Maruti Suzuki Occupies Top Three Positions
The Maruti Suzuki Fronx secured the second spot with sales of 20,686 units. The compact SUV witnessed a remarkable 52 percent increase compared to the same period last year, making it one of the fastest-growing vehicles in the country.
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga completed a clean sweep for the brand by claiming third position. The popular MPV recorded sales of 20,350 units and posted a healthy 26 percent growth. Together, the Dzire, Fronx and Ertiga contributed over 65,000 units in May 2026.
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Tata Punch And Nexon Continue Strong Momentum
Tata Motors also had a strong performance during the month. The Tata Punch became the fourth best-selling vehicle in India with 20,208 units. It registered a significant 54 percent year-on-year increase, making it one of the top-performing SUVs in the market.
The Tata Nexon followed closely in fifth place with sales of 19,100 units. The compact SUV recorded a healthy 46 percent growth, further strengthening Tata’s position in the highly competitive SUV segment.
Maruti’s Hatchbacks Remain Popular
Maruti Suzuki’s hatchback lineup continued to attract buyers. The Baleno secured sixth place with 18,396 units and posted a strong 58 percent growth.
The WagonR and Swift followed in seventh and eighth positions with sales of 18,076 units and 17,519 units respectively. Both models continued to remain among the most preferred hatchbacks in the country.
Scorpio Leads Mahindra, Creta Enters Top 10
Mahindra’s highest-selling model in May was the Scorpio. The SUV secured ninth position after recording sales of 15,774 units, reflecting a 10 percent increase over last year.
Hyundai’s Creta rounded off the top ten list with 15,253 units. While the midsize SUV remained one of India’s most popular models, its sales growth remained relatively flat compared to some of its rivals.
SUVs And MPVs Continue To Gain Ground
Several SUVs and MPVs featured prominently in the rankings. Models such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Seltos, Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Toyota Innova HyCross continued to attract strong demand from customers across different price segments.
The growing preference for larger, feature-rich vehicles has significantly boosted sales in both SUV and MPV categories over the past year.
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Biggest Winners In May 2026
Some models delivered exceptional growth during the month.
The Maruti Suzuki Alto emerged as one of the biggest gainers, recording a massive 79 percent increase in sales. The Grand Vitara followed closely with an 80 percent jump, while the Kia Seltos registered an impressive 74 percent growth.
The Maruti Baleno and Hyundai Venue also posted strong gains of 58 percent and 56 percent respectively, reflecting renewed customer interest in these models.
Newly introduced products such as the Victoris and Sierra also made a notable entry into the top 25 rankings, indicating positive initial market response.
Models That Lost Momentum
While most vehicles recorded positive growth, a few models faced challenges.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO registered the steepest decline among the top-selling vehicles, with sales dropping by 16 percent year-on-year. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza also witnessed a decline of 14 percent.
Although the Hyundai Creta remained among the country’s top-selling vehicles, it too saw a slight dip compared to the same month last year.
Top 25 Best-Selling Cars In India – May 2026
| Rank | Model | May 2026 Sales | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 24,546 | 36% |
| 2 | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 20,686 | 52% |
| 3 | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 20,350 | 26% |
| 4 | Tata Punch | 20,208 | 54% |
| 5 | Tata Nexon | 19,100 | 46% |
| 6 | Maruti Suzuki Baleno | 18,396 | 58% |
| 7 | Maruti Suzuki WagonR | 18,076 | 30% |
| 8 | Maruti Suzuki Swift | 17,519 | 24% |
| 9 | Mahindra Scorpio | 15,774 | 10% |
| 10 | Hyundai Creta | 15,253 | 3% |
| 11 | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | 13,245 | -14% |
| 12 | Maruti Suzuki Eeco | 13,240 | 7% |
| 13 | Hyundai Venue | 11,714 | 56% |
| 14 | Victoris | 10,853 | New |
| 15 | Mahindra Thar | 10,787 | 4% |
| 16 | Kia Seltos | 10,597 | 74% |
| 17 | Toyota Innova HyCross | 10,325 | 16% |
| 18 | Kia Sonet | 9,707 | 21% |
| 19 | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | 9,366 | 80% |
| 20 | Mahindra XUV 3XO | 9,338 | New |
| 21 | Mahindra Bolero | 8,933 | 0% |
| 22 | Maruti Suzuki Alto | 8,887 | 79% |
| 23 | Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | 8,664 | 14% |
| 24 | Mahindra XUV700* | 6,717 | -16% |
| 25 | Tata Sierra | 6,606 | New |
Key Highlights:
| Category | Model |
|---|---|
| Best-Selling Car | Maruti Suzuki Dzire (24,546 units) |
| Best-Selling SUV | Maruti Suzuki Fronx (20,686 units) |
| Fastest Growing Model | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (+80%) |
| Highest-Selling Tata | Punch (20,208 units) |
| Highest-Selling Mahindra | Scorpio (15,774 units) |
| Highest-Selling Hyundai | Creta (15,253 units) |
| Highest-Selling Kia | Seltos (10,597 units) |
| Highest-Selling Toyota | Innova HyCross (10,325 units) |
Conclusion
May 2026 once again highlighted India’s growing love for SUVs, with utility vehicles accounting for nearly three-fourths of the top 25 best-selling models. Even so, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire proved that traditional sedans still have a place in the market by retaining the number one position. With strong performances from the Fronx, Punch, Nexon, Scorpio and several other SUVs, competition in the Indian passenger vehicle market remains stronger than ever.
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