Maruti Suzuki Car Sales - May 2026

Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in May 2026, registering a total volume of 2,42,688 units, includes domestic + exports combined. It recorded domestic dispatches of 1,93,535 units and 41,914 units in exports. Domestic passenger vehicle sales jumped by 40% year-on-year, compared to 1,35,962 units in May 2025. This translates to a robust 40% year-on-year growth, highlighting the brand’s continued dominance in the Indian car market.

On a month-on-month basis, Maruti Suzuki’s sales remained largely stable, growing by 1% over April 2026, when the company had dispatched 1,87,704 units. While the YoY growth looks exceptionally strong due to a lower base in May 2025, the MoM trend suggests that Maruti maintained its high-volume momentum even after a strong April.

Model-Wise Maruti Suzuki Sales In May 2026

Model	May 2026 Sales	May 2025 Sales	YoY Growth	April 2026 Sales	MoM Growth
Dzire	24,546	18,084	36%	23,580	4%
Fronx	20,686	13,584	52%	18,829	10%
Ertiga	20,350	16,140	26%	19,063	7%
Baleno	18,396	11,618	58%	18,306	0%
Wagon R	18,076	13,949	30%	18,648	-3%
Swift	17,519	14,135	24%	17,829	-2%
Vitara Brezza	13,425	15,566	-14%	14,124	-5%
Eeco	13,240	12,327	7%	13,087	1%
Victoris	10,853	0	-	13,701	-21%
Alto	9,887	4,970	99%	10,856	-9%
Grand Vitara	9,366	5,197	80%	7,718	21%
S-Presso	6,388	1,806	254%	5,210	23%
XL6	3,770	3,507	7%	3,527	7%
Celerio	3,018	1,861	62%	2,296	31%
Jimny	516	682	-24%	693	-26%
Invicto	301	223	35%	237	27%
Ignis	-	1,855	-	0	-
Ciaz	-	458	-	-	-
Total	1,90,337	1,35,962	40%	1,87,704	1%

• Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as the brand’s top-selling model in May 2026 with 24,546 units. The compact sedan recorded a strong 36% YoY growth compared to 18,084 units in May 2025.

• Fronx was the second-highest-selling Maruti model in May 2026 with 20,686 units. It registered an impressive 52% YoY growth, compared to 13,584 units in May 2025.

• Ertiga continued to dominate the affordable MPV space with 20,350 units sold in May 2026. Sales grew 26% YoY from 16,140 units in May 2025.

• Baleno recorded 18,396 units in May 2026, growing 58% YoY from 11,618 units in May 2025.

• Wagon R sold 18,076 units, up 30% YoY, though it declined 3% MoM.

• Swift posted sales of 17,519 units, growing 24% YoY from 14,135 units. However, it saw a minor 2% MoM decline compared to April 2026.

• Together, Baleno, Wagon R and Swift contributed over 53,000 units, showing that hatchbacks still remain a critical pillar for Maruti Suzuki despite the growing SUV wave.

• Brezza reported 13,425 units in May 2026, down 14% YoY from 15,566 units in May 2025. It also declined 5% MoM from 14,124 units in April 2026.

• Grand Vitara delivered a strong performance with 9,366 units, growing 80% YoY from 5,197 units.

• Victoris contributed 10,853 units in May 2026. It declined 21% MoM from 13,701 units in April 2026.

• Alto sold 9,887 units, almost doubling from 4,970 units in May 2025, registering 99% YoY growth. However, it declined 9% MoM from April 2026.

• S-Presso was one of the biggest percentage gainers, with 6,388 units sold in May 2026. It grew a massive 254% YoY from just 1,806 units in May 2025 and also improved 23% MoM.

• Celerio sold 3,018 units, up 62% YoY and 31% MoM. These numbers suggest that Maruti’s small-car portfolio saw a healthy recovery in May 2026, though the broader market continues to shift toward SUVs and crossovers.

Maruti Suzuki recorded 1,90,337 units in May 2026, growing 40% YoY, with Dzire, Fronx and Ertiga as the top three models.

Auto Punditz Take

Maruti Suzuki’s May 2026 performance reflects a well-balanced portfolio strategy. The brand is no longer dependent only on hatchbacks. Its sales are now being supported by sedans, MPVs, compact crossovers and midsize SUVs.

The biggest positive is that Maruti had six models above 17,000 units and three models above 20,000 units. This depth gives the company a major advantage in the Indian market. While the 40% YoY growth is impressive, the 1% MoM growth shows that May 2026 was more about sustaining momentum than a fresh breakout. The real story is the broad-based performance across Dzire, Fronx, Ertiga, Baleno, Wagon R and Swift.

For Maruti Suzuki, May 2026 was a month where traditional strengths and newer SUV-focused bets worked together — helping the company remain comfortably ahead in India’s passenger vehicle market.