SUVs dominated India’s passenger vehicle market in FY26, securing a commanding 57–58% share. Total sales hit a record 27.6 lakh units, a surge that saw Tata Motors successfully reclaim its position as the segment leader.
Here is the official list of the top 10 best-selling SUVs in India for FY26:
Rank
SUV Model
FY26 Sales (Units)
YoY Change
Key Insight
1
Tata Nexon
2,16,054
+32%
Strong demand and price cuts helped it reclaim the #1 spot.
2
Hyundai Creta
2,01,921
+4%
Recorded its highest-ever annual sales, a benchmark in the midsize segment.
3
Tata Punch
1,83,980
-6%
Sales dipped slightly from FY25, but it remains a strong contender in the entry-level SUV space.
4
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
1,80,104
-5%
A consistent performer, though it saw a marginal sales decline this year.
5
Mahindra Scorpio
1,78,800
+8%
The Scorpio range, including the N and Classic, continues its strong run.
6
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
1,72,363
+4%
A strong performer for Maruti, showcasing its growing popularity in the coupe-SUV space.
7
Mahindra Thar
1,26,261
+49%
The fastest-growing model in the top 10, fueled by the launch of the five-door Roxx version.
8
Hyundai Venue
1,17,737
-1%
Sales remained stable with a marginal dip compared to the previous fiscal year.
9
Kia Sonet
1,14,142
+14%
Achieved strong double-digit growth in the competitive compact SUV segment.
10
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
99,890
+65%
Emerged as the fastest-growing SUV in the top 10, closing in on the 1 lakh unit mark.
I hope this list provides a clear picture of the winners in India's booming SUV market. Would you like a deeper look at any of these models or a comparison of their key features?
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