Best-Selling Sedans in India – August 2026: Dzire Dominates With 56% Share, Amaze Sales Double
India’s sedan market recorded a healthy recovery in August 2026, with the nine major models in our dataset combining for 32,913 units, up 15.7% year-on-year from 28,451 units in August 2025.
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire continued to dominate the segment by a huge margin, accounting for more than half of all sedan sales. The Hyundai Aura retained second place, while the Honda Amaze emerged as the biggest growth story of the month with sales more than doubling year-on-year.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia witnessed year-on-year declines.
Best-Selling Sedans – August 2026
Rank | OEM | Model | Aug’26 | Aug’25 | YoY | Segment Share |
1 | Maruti Suzuki | Dzire | 18,418 | 16,509 | +11.6% | 56.0% |
2 | Hyundai | Aura | 6,685 | 5,336 | +25.3% | 20.3% |
3 | Honda | Amaze | 3,512 | 1,753 | +100.3% | 10.7% |
4 | Volkswagen | Virtus | 1,301 | 1,674 | -22.3% | 4.0% |
5 | Skoda | Slavia | 897 | 1,008 | -11.0% | 2.7% |
6 | Tata | Tigor | 862 | 805 | +7.1% | 2.6% |
7 | Hyundai | Verna | 529 | 771 | -31.4% | 1.6% |
8 | Honda | City | 514 | 437 | +17.6% | 1.6% |
9 | Toyota | Camry | 195 | 158 | +23.4% | 0.6% |
Total | 32,913 | 28,451 | +15.7% |
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire led India's sedan market in August 2026 with 18,418 units, up from 16,509 units the previous year. Sales increased 11.6% YoY, with the Dzire capturing a remarkable 56% share of the sedan segment analyzed. It sold more units than the other eight sedans combined, highlighting its strong presence in both personal and commercial demand.
The Hyundai Aura registered another strong month with 6,685 units, up from 5,336 units in August 2025. That translates into a healthy 25.3% YoY growth, giving the Aura a 20.3% segment share.
The Honda Amaze recorded 3,512 units in August 2026, up from 1,753 units last year, marking a 100.3% YoY increase. With a 10.7% market share.
The Volkswagen Virtus maintained its position as India's top-selling midsize sedan despite a 22.3% year-on-year decline, with 1,301 units dispatched compared to 1,674 in August 2025. Its sedan segment share was 4%.
Skoda Slavia finished fifth with 897 units, down from 1,008 units last August.
This represents an 11% YoY decline, with the sedan commanding a 2.7% share.
Tata Tigor recorded 862 units, up from 805 units in August 2025. It saw a 7.1% YoY growth and held a segment share of 2.6%.
Hyundai Verna sales fell from 771 units in August 2025 to 529 units in August 2026, a 31.4% decrease. Its sedan segment share was 1.6% for the month.
Honda City sales rose from 437 to 514 units, marking a 17.6% YoY growth, but its segment share stayed low at 1.6%.
Toyota Camry sold 195 units, up from 158 units last year, marking a 23.4% YoY growth. It held a 0.6% share of the sedan market.
Auto Punditz Take
August 2026 was a positive month for India’s sedan market, but the headline growth masks a highly concentrated segment.
The Dzire remains dominant, with the Aura and Amaze bolstering the compact sedan segment. The Amaze’s 100% growth makes it a standout performer.
Midsize sedans face challenges, with the Virtus, Slavia, and Verna experiencing lower sales due to the shift towards SUVs.
The sedan market is divided into a high-volume compact segment led by Dzire, Aura, and Amaze and a smaller premium midsize segment.
