Best-Selling MUVs in India in July 2026: Ertiga Dominates as Segment Sales Rise 21.5%

India’s Multi-Utility Vehicle segment recorded healthy double-digit growth in July 2026, supported by strong demand for affordable seven-seaters and family-oriented models.

According to the sales data, the ten leading MUVs collectively registered 46,930 units in July 2026, compared with 38,627 units in July 2025. This represents a robust 21.5% year-on-year growth.

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga remained the undisputed leader, accounting for nearly half of the entire segment. Toyota’s Innova range retained the second position, while the Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Toyota Rumion recorded particularly strong growth.

Best-Selling MUVs in India – July 2026

Rank	Model	OEM	July 2026	July 2025	YoY Growth	Segment Share
1	Ertiga	Maruti Suzuki	21,606	16,604	30.1%	46.0%
2	Innova Hycross + Crysta	Toyota	9,976	9,119	9.4%	21.3%
3	Carens + Clavis	Kia	5,352	7,602	-29.6%	11.4%
4	XL6	Maruti Suzuki	3,791	2,146	76.7%	8.1%
5	Rumion	Toyota	2,632	576	356.9%	5.6%
6	Triber	Renault	1,762	1,987	-11.3%	3.8%
7	Gravite	Nissan	1,386	0	New	3.0%
8	Invicto	Maruti Suzuki	262	351	-25.4%	0.6%
9	Carnival	Kia	91	62	46.8%	0.2%
10	Vellfire	Toyota	72	180	-60.0%	0.2%
	Total		46,930	38,627	21.5%	100%

• The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga sold 21,606 units in July 2026, a 30.1% increase from 16,604 units the previous year. It held a 46% segment share, meaning nearly one out of every two MUVs sold was an Ertiga.

• The combined sales of the Toyota Innova Hycross and Innova Crysta stood at 9,976 units, compared with 9,119 units in July 2025. The Innova range consequently registered a moderate 9.4% annual growth and captured 21.3% of the segment.

• Kia’s Carens and Clavis volumes totaled 5,352 units, down 29.6% from 7,602 units last year, marking them as significant volume losers in July 2026. Despite this, they maintained third place with an 11.4% segment share.

• The Maruti Suzuki XL6 saw a notable performance, with sales rising from 2,146 units in July 2025 to 3,791 units in July 2026, marking a 76.7% year-on-year growth and securing the fourth position. It contributed 8.1% of total MUV volumes. Along with the Ertiga, Maruti Suzuki achieved a combined share of about 54.7% in the rankings.

• The Toyota Rumion saw the highest growth among existing models, with sales rising from 576 units in July 2025 to 2,632 units in July 2026, a 356.9% increase. It captured a 5.6% market share, ranking fifth overall. Along with the Innova range and Vellfire, these models contributed 12,680 units, giving Toyota about a 27% share of the MUV segment.

• Renault sold 1,762 units of the Triber in July 2026, compared with 1,987 units in July 2025. Its volumes declined by 11.3%, placing it sixth with a segment share of 3.8%.

• The Nissan Gravite, launched in India in February 2026 as a sub-four-metre, three-row MUV, recorded 1,386 sales in July 2026, achieving seventh place and a 3% segment share. It competes in the affordable MUV category against models like the Renault Triber.

• The Maruti Suzuki Invicto recorded sales of 262 units, declining by 25.4% from 351 units in July 2025. Its segment share stood at 0.6%. At the premium end of the market, the Kia Carnival registered 91 units, representing a healthy 46.8% growth over the 62 units sold last year.

• Toyota’s flagship Vellfire, however, witnessed a steep 60% decline, with sales falling from 180 units to 72 units.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga led India’s MUV segment in July 2026 with 21,606 units and a 46% market share.

Auto Punditz Outlook

The Indian MUV segment entered the second half of 2026 on a strong note, with sales rising by more than 21% year-on-year. Demand remained heavily concentrated around practical and relatively accessible family vehicles, led overwhelmingly by the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

The growth of the XL6 and Rumion suggests that customers are also exploring differentiated alternatives built around similar three-row utility-car formats. Meanwhile, the entry of the Nissan Gravite has introduced fresh competition in the affordable end of the market.

With the festive season approaching, MUV volumes could remain strong as manufacturers increase dispatches and customers prioritise spacious vehicles suited to larger families and long-distance travel.