Best-Selling MUVs in India – May 2026: Ertiga Leads, Segment Grows 23% YoY
- Team Autopunditz
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
The Indian MUV segment continued its strong run in May 2026, supported by sustained demand for practical 6- and 7-seater family vehicles. As per the data, the top MUVs together recorded 45,127 units in May 2026, compared to 36,633 units in May 2025 — registering a healthy 23.2% year-on-year growth.
The segment remained heavily dominated by Maruti Suzuki and Toyota, while Kia and Renault also posted strong growth.
Best-Selling MUVs in May 2026
Rank | Model | May 2026 Sales | May 2025 Sales | YoY Growth | Segment Share |
1 | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 20,350 | 16,140 | 26.1% | 45.1% |
2 | Toyota Hycross + Crysta | 10,325 | 8,882 | 16.2% | 22.9% |
3 | Kia Carens + Clavis | 6,208 | 4,524 | 37.2% | 13.8% |
4 | Maruti Suzuki XL6 | 3,770 | 3,507 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
5 | Toyota Rumion | 2,119 | 1,917 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
6 | Renault Triber | 1,890 | 1,411 | 33.9% | 4.2% |
7 | Maruti Suzuki Invicto | 301 | 223 | 35.0% | 0.7% |
8 | Toyota Vellfire | 164 | 29 | 465.5% | 0.4% |
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained its leadership position by a huge margin. It sold 20,350 units in May 2026, compared to 16,140 units in May 2025. This translates to a strong 26.1% YoY growth, while the Ertiga alone commanded a massive 45.1% segment share.
Toyota Innova Hycross + Crysta ranked second with 10,325 units in May 2026, up from 8,882 units in May 2025. Innova range grew by 16.2% YoY and captured 22.9% segment share.
Kia Carens + Clavis took the third spot with 6,208 units in May 2026, against 4,524 units in May 2025. With 37.2% YoY growth, Kia’s MUV offering was among the strongest performers in the segment. It held a 13.8% segment share, benefiting from its feature-rich package, multiple powertrain choices and urban family appeal.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 ranked fourth with 3,770 units in May 2026, compared to 3,507 units in May 2025.
Toyota Rumion recorded 2,119 units in May 2026, up from 1,917 units in May 2025. Rumion grew by 10.5% YoY and accounted for 4.7% segment share.
Renault Triber sold 1,890 units in May 2026, compared to 1,411 units in May 2025. It registered an impressive 33.9% YoY growth and secured 4.2% segment share.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto sold 301 units, growing 35% YoY from 223 units in May 2025. It held a 0.7% share.
Toyota Vellfire, though niche in volume, recorded the highest YoY growth in the list. It sold 164 units in May 2026 against just 29 units last year, marking a massive 465.5% YoY growth. Its segment share stood at 0.4%.
Key Takeaways
The top 3 MUVs — Ertiga, Innova and Carens/Clavis — together contributed 36,883 units, accounting for around 81.7% of the segment. Maruti Suzuki remained the biggest player in the MUV space with the Ertiga, XL6 and Invicto together selling 24,421 units. Toyota also had a strong presence with Innova, Rumion and Vellfire together contributing 12,608 units.
The segment’s 23.2% YoY growth shows that demand for spacious, practical and family-oriented vehicles remains strong in India. From budget 7-seaters like the Triber to premium people-movers like the Innova and Vellfire, the MUV market continued to expand across price points in May 2026.
