India’s SUV Boom: Best-Selling Mid-SUVs of FY2026

The Indian automotive landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the Mid-SUV segment emerging as the undisputed powerhouse of the industry. Accounting for a staggering 12,23,616 units in total sales, the segment witnessed a robust 23.6% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth, proving that Indian consumers' appetite for "big, bold, and feature-rich" is stronger than ever.

Sales volumes of >4m SUVs in India for FY2026:

Rank	OEM	Model	FY2026	FY2025	YoY	FY2026 Segment Share%
1	Hyundai	Creta	2,01,921	1,94,871	3.6%	16.5%
2	Mahindra	Scorpio	1,78,800	1,64,842	8.5%	14.6%
3	Mahindra	Thar	1,26,261	84,834	48.8%	10.3%
4	Mahindra	Bolero	1,10,136	94,750	16.2%	9.0%
5	Toyota	Hyryder	99,890	60,388	65.4%	8.2%
6	Maruti Suzuki	Grand Vitara	86,973	1,23,946	-29.8%	7.1%
7	Kia	Seltos	83,747	72,618	15.3%	6.8%
8	Maruti Suzuki	Victoris	75,590	0	-	6.2%
9	Mahindra	XUV 700	57,986	93,082	-37.7%	4.7%
10	MG	Windsor	46,720	19,394	140.9%	3.8%
11	Tata	Harrier	32,914	18,958	73.6%	2.7%
12	Mahindra	XUV 7XO	29,426	0	-	2.4%
13	Mahindra	XEV 9e	27,336	5,422	404.2%	2.2%
14	Tata	Curvv	22,199	34,019	-34.7%	1.8%
15	Tata	Safari	19,508	20,034	-2.6%	1.6%
16	Mahindra	BE 6	16,313	2,625	521.4%	1.3%
17	Mahindra	9S	7,896	0	-	0.6%
TOTAL	12,23,616	9,89,783	23.6%

The Undisputed King: Hyundai Creta

Maintaining its iron grip on the top spot, the Hyundai Creta crossed the historic 2-lakh unit milestone, finishing the year with 2,01,921 sales. Despite fierce competition and a maturing lifecycle, the Creta managed a steady 3.6% growth, anchored by its reputation for premium interiors and a "something for everyone" powertrain lineup.

The Mahindra Surge: A Triple Threat

If FY2026 belongs to any single manufacturer, it is Mahindra. The homegrown SUV specialist secured three of the top four positions:

• Scorpio (Rank 2): With 1,78,800 units, the Scorpio brand (including the Classic and N) grew by 8.5%, solidifying its status as a cult favorite for both urban and rugged terrains.

• Thar (Rank 3): The lifestyle icon saw an explosive 48.8% growth, jumping to 1,26,261 units. The introduction of more practical variants has clearly broadened its appeal beyond off-road enthusiasts.

• Bolero (Rank 4): A testament to utility, the Bolero remains a rural and semi-urban mainstay, clocking 1,10,136 units with a healthy 16.2% increase.

Electric Evolution: "Born Electric" Takes Off

The data reveals a fascinating trend: the rapid ascent of Mahindra’s EV portfolio. The XEV 9e and the BE 6 recorded astronomical YoY growth figures of 404.2% and 521.4%, respectively. While their base volumes are smaller compared to ICE giants, these numbers signal a decisive pivot toward electrification in the mid-size segment.

Market Realities: The Slumpers

It wasn't a victory lap for everyone. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara saw a significant 29.8% decline, likely due to internal competition from the new Victoris and the rising dominance of Mahindra’s XUV series. Similarly, the Mahindra XUV 700 dropped by 37.7%, though this is largely attributed to sales shifting toward its updated successor, the XUV 7XO.

Visual Analysis of the Segment for the year gone by: