Best-Selling Cars in July 2026: Maruti Dzire Leads as Wagon R, Ertiga and Swift Cross 21,000 Units

India’s passenger vehicle market maintained strong momentum in July 2026, with several high-volume models recording substantial year-on-year growth. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as the country’s best-selling car, registering sales of 23,791 units, ahead of the Wagon R, Ertiga, Swift and Tata Punch.

The top 25 cars collectively accounted for approximately 3.54 lakh units in July 2026, compared with around 2.62 lakh units during July 2025, translating into an increase of about 35% year-on-year. Maruti Suzuki dominated the rankings with 11 models in the top 25, while Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota also recorded healthy volumes across key segments.

Top 25 Best-Selling Cars in July 2026

Rank	Model	July 2026	July 2025	YoY
1	Maruti Suzuki Dzire	23,791	20,895	14%
2	Maruti Suzuki Wagon R	23,398	14,710	59%
3	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga	21,606	16,604	30%
4	Maruti Suzuki Swift	21,538	14,190	52%
5	Tata Punch	21,313	10,785	98%
6	Maruti Suzuki Fronx	19,473	12,872	51%
7	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	18,241	12,503	46%
8	Hyundai Creta	18,088	16,898	7%
9	Tata Nexon	17,471	12,825	36%
10	Mahindra Scorpio	16,009	13,747	16%
11	Maruti Suzuki Eeco	13,896	12,341	13%
12	Kia Seltos	12,541	6,010	109%
13	Maruti Suzuki Alto	12,534	5,910	112%
14	Maruti Suzuki Brezza	12,055	14,065	-14%
15	Maruti Suzuki Victoris	11,334	—	New
16	Hyundai Venue	11,095	8,054	38%
17	Mahindra Thar	10,558	9,845	7%
18	Toyota Innova + Hycross	9,976	9,119	9%
19	Mahindra XUV 3XO	9,429	7,238	30%
20	Mahindra Bolero	9,336	7,513	24%
21	Kia Sonet	8,913	7,627	17%
22	Mahindra XUV 7XO	8,233	7,054	17%
23	Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara	8,127	6,373	28%
24	Tata Tiago	7,429	5,575	33%
25	Toyota Hyryder	7,187	8,814	-18%

• Maruti Suzuki Dzire occupied the number-one position with sales of 23,791 units, representing a growth of 14%over the 20,895 units recorded in July 2025.

• Wagon R secured the second position with 23,398 units, registering an impressive 59% year-on-year growth. Its sales had stood at 14,710 units during the corresponding month last year.

• Ertiga finished third with sales of 21,606 units, up 30% from 16,604 units in July 2025. Strong demand for affordable seven-seater vehicles and factory-fitted CNG variants continues to support the Ertiga’s performance.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift followed closely in fourth position, recording sales of 21,538 units. The hatchback posted a substantial 52% growth compared with 14,190 units sold a year earlier.

• Tata Punch was the best-selling SUV during July 2026, with sales of 21,313 units. Volumes nearly doubled from the 10,785 units recorded in July 2025, resulting in a 98% year-on-year increase.

• Its sibling, the Tata Nexon, ranked ninth with sales of 17,471 units, up 36% from 12,825 units a year ago. Meanwhile, the Tata Tiago occupied the 24th position with 7,429 units, registering growth of 33%.

• Maruti Suzuki Fronx finished sixth with sales of 19,473 units, an increase of 51% over July 2025.

• Baleno secured seventh place with 18,241 units, recording 46% year-on-year growth. Together, the Fronx and Baleno contributed more than 37,000 units to Maruti Suzuki’s July volumes.

• Hyundai Creta ranked eighth overall and remained the highest-selling midsize SUV in July 2026. Hyundai sold 18,088 units of the Creta, representing a growth of 7% over the 16,898 units recorded in July 2025.

• Hyundai Venue finished 16th with sales of 11,095 units, registering a sizeable 38% year-on-year increase.

• Mahindra Scorpio range entered the top 10 with sales of 16,009 units, up 16% from 13,747 units in July last year. Mahindra placed five models among the 25 highest-selling cars:

  • Scorpio: 16,009 units

  • Thar: 10,558 units

  • XUV 3XO: 9,429 units

  • Bolero: 9,336 units

  • XUV 7XO: 8,233 units

• XUV 3XO registered the highest growth among Mahindra’s listed models, with volumes increasing by 30% year-on-year. The Bolero grew by 24%, while the Thar recorded a comparatively moderate 7% increase.

• Kia Seltos recorded one of the strongest growth rates in the July 2026 rankings. Sales increased from 6,010 units in July 2025 to 12,541 units, translating into a 109% year-on-year rise. The Seltos ranked 12th overall, just ahead of the Maruti Suzuki Alto. Kia’s compact SUV, the Sonet, recorded sales of 8,913 units, representing growth of 17%.

• Combined, the Seltos and Sonet contributed more than 21,000 units during the month.

• Maruti Suzuki Alto registered the highest year-on-year growth among models with a comparable July 2025 base. Sales increased by 112%, from 5,910 units to 12,534 units.

• The newly introduced Maruti Suzuki Victoris recorded sales of 11,334 units and ranked 15th.

• Only two models in the top 25 recorded a year-on-year decline. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza registered sales of 12,055 units, down 14% from 14,065 units in July 2025. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder recorded a larger decline of 18%, with sales falling from 8,814 units to 7,187 units.

• Despite the decline in Hyryder sales, Toyota’s combined Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross volumes increased by 9% to 9,976 units.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire led India’s July 2026 car sales chart with 23,791 units, followed by the Wagon R, Ertiga, Swift and Tata Punch.

Key Takeaways

July 2026 was characterised by broad-based growth across hatchbacks, sedans, MPVs and SUVs. The Dzire took the overall lead, while the Wagon R, Ertiga and Swift demonstrated that Maruti Suzuki’s traditional high-volume models remain extremely relevant.

At the same time, the Tata Punch’s near-doubling of volumes underlined the continued strength of compact SUVs. The strong growth recorded by the Kia Seltos, Maruti Alto, Fronx and Baleno further indicates improved demand and higher vehicle dispatches ahead of India’s festive season.

Maruti Suzuki’s 11 entries gave it an overwhelming numerical advantage, but the strong performance of Tata Punch, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Scorpio and Kia Seltos showed that competition across the Indian passenger vehicle market remains intense.