Best-Selling 7-Seater Cars in August 2026 – Ertiga Leads, Scorpio Surges 58%, Segment Grows 28%
India’s three-row passenger vehicle market continued to expand strongly in August 2026, supported by healthy demand for MPVs and SUVs across price segments. The 7-seater segment recorded 86,703 units in August 2026, compared with 67,875 units in August 2025, representing a robust 27.7% year-on-year growth.
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained its position as India’s best-selling 7-seater, while Mahindra occupied four positions within the top seven. Strong growth for the Scorpio and XUV700 family, along with contributions from newer models, helped expand the overall market considerably.
Top 20 Best-Selling 7-Seaters – August 2026
Rank | OEM | Model | Aug'26 | Aug'25 | YoY | Segment Share |
1 | Maruti Suzuki | Ertiga | 18,516 | 18,445 | +0.4% | 21.4% |
2 | Mahindra | Scorpio | 15,576 | 9,840 | +58.3% | 18.0% |
3 | Toyota | Innova + Hycross | 8,963 | 9,304 | -3.7% | 10.3% |
4 | Mahindra | XUV7XO + XUV700 | 8,541 | 4,956 | +72.3% | 9.9% |
5 | Mahindra | Bolero | 8,159 | 8,109 | +0.6% | 9.4% |
6 | Kia | Carens + Clavis | 6,093 | 6,822 | -10.7% | 7.0% |
7 | Mahindra | 9S | 4,508 | – | New | 5.2% |
8 | Toyota | Fortuner | 3,504 | 2,508 | +39.7% | 4.0% |
9 | Maruti Suzuki | XL6 | 3,293 | 2,973 | +10.8% | 3.8% |
10 | Toyota | Rumion | 2,396 | 68 | +3423.5% | 2.8% |
11 | Tata | Safari | 1,953 | 1,489 | +31.2% | 2.3% |
12 | Renault | Triber | 1,536 | 1,870 | -17.9% | 1.8% |
13 | Nissan | Gravite | 1,440 | – | New | 1.7% |
14 | Hyundai | Alcazar | 856 | 1,187 | -27.9% | 1.0% |
15 | MG | Majestor | 602 | – | New | 0.7% |
16 | Kia | Sorento | 365 | – | New | 0.4% |
17 | Skoda | Kodiaq | 115 | 75 | +53.3% | 0.1% |
18 | Jeep | Meridian | 88 | 75 | +17.3% | 0.1% |
19 | Toyota | Vellfire | 79 | 104 | -24.0% | 0.1% |
20 | Kia | Carnival | 78 | 50 | +56.0% | 0.1% |
21 | Volkswagen | Tayron | 42 | – | New | ~0.0% |
Total | 86,703 | 67,875 | +27.7% | 100% |
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga remained India's best-selling 7-seater in August 2026, with 18,516 units sold, showing a marginal growth of 0.4% from August 2025. It accounted for 21.4% of the seven-seater market. The XL6 added 3,293 units for Maruti Suzuki, growing 10.8% YoY.
Mahindra Scorpio range posted 15,576 units, up from 9,840 units a year earlier.
This represents 58.3% YoY growth and gives the Scorpio an 18% segment share.
Mahindra saw strong growth with the XUV7XO/XUV700 family, increasing dispatches from 4,956 units in August 2025 to 8,541 units in August 2026, a 72.3% growth. This model accounted for 9.9% of the total segment. The Bolero remained consistent with 8,159 units compared to 8,109 units last year. The newer Mahindra 9S added 4,508 units, placing Mahindra with four products in the top seven positions.
Toyota's Innova and Innova Hycross sold 8,963 units, ranking as India's third-best-selling three-row offering in August. Volumes declined 3.7% YoY from 9,304 units. Despite this, the Innova family maintained a 10.3% segment share.
The Toyota Fortuner showed strong momentum in the premium market, with sales rising from 2,508 units in August 2025 to 3,504 units in August 2026, a 39.7% YoY improvement. It captured about 4% of India's seven-seater market despite its higher price compared to mass-market MPVs.
Toyota Rumion saw a dramatic percentage increase in sales. Toyota sold 2,396 Rumions in August 2026 compared to 68 units in August 2025, achieving a YoY growth of 3,423.5%. This increase is notable given the low sales base last year.
Kia Carens and Clavis family registered 6,093 units, down 10.7% from 6,822 units in August 2025. Despite the decline, they maintained a 7% share of the segment and ranked sixth overall. Kia's new Sorento contributed 365 units, while the Carnival registered 78 units, up 56% YoY.
Tata Safari saw a volume increase from 1,489 to 1,953 units, marking a 31.2% YoY growth and a 2.3% segment share.
Renault Triber dispatches fell 17.9% YoY to 1,536 units, compared with 1,870 units last year.
Hyundai Alcazar posted an even sharper decline of 27.9%, falling from 1,187 units to 856 units.
Toyota Vellfire volumes were also down 24% to 79 units.
Key Takeaways
India's seven-seat passenger vehicle market had a strong August, growing 27.7% YoY to 86,703 units. While the Maruti Ertiga continues to hold the No.1 position, its lead is increasingly being challenged by the rapidly growing Mahindra Scorpio.
Mahindra emerged as the key growth driver, with the Scorpio up 58%, the XUV700 family up more than 72%, stable Bolero volumes and an additional 4,508 units coming from the 9S.
At the same time, Toyota continues to occupy a particularly strong position across multiple price bands with the Innova/Hycross, Fortuner and Rumion.
The emergence of newer products including the Mahindra 9S, Nissan Gravite, MG Majestor and Kia Sorento also shows that India's three-row market is becoming increasingly crowded. With buyers now able to choose from affordable MPVs all the way to premium SUVs and luxury people movers, the segment is likely to remain an important growth area for manufacturers.
