gave Maruti Suzuki The Dzire topped the sales chart with total shipments of 24,546 units in May 2026, up 36% year-on-year. The latest generation Dzire received revised styling, improved features and an upgraded safety package last year. It is powered by Maruti’s 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine and is also offered with a factory-fitted CNG option. In second place was the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which recorded sales of 20,686 units in May 2026. The crossover has quickly become one of Maruti’s best-selling Nexa products since its launch. Available with both naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engine options, the Fronx is positioned as a coupe-style compact SUV and is sold in both petrol and CNG versions. The model registered a strong 52 percent year-on-year growth.Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained its position as India’s best selling MPV with sales of 20,350 units. The three-row MPV attracts strong demand from large families as well as commercial buyers. Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with petrol and CNG options, the Ertiga posted a 26 per cent year-on-year sales growth.Tata Motors grabbed the fourth position with a punch, including EV sales, which clocked 20,208 units during the month. The Punch is consistently one of Tata’s best-selling products thanks to its micro-SUV positioning and 5-star India NCAP safety rating. The model registered a 54 percent year-on-year increase.Tata Nexon stood fifth with sales of 19,100 units. Offered with petrol, diesel, CNG and electric powertrain options, the Nexon is one of the most spacious compact SUVs in the country. The SUV recorded a 46% year-on-year growth.Maruti Suzuki Baleno emerged as one of the fastest growing cars in the top 10 list. The premium hatchback recorded sales of 18,396 units and posted the highest year-on-year growth of 58% among the best-selling models. Sold through the Nexa dealership chain, the Baleno continues to compete in the premium hatchback segment with a head-up display, 360-degree camera and more.Maruti Suzuki Wagon R continued its strong run in the hatchback segment with sales of 18,076 units in May 2026. The tall boy hatchback is one of the best-selling cars in India due to its practical cabin space and fuel-efficient powertrains. The WagonR lineup includes petrol and CNG options and has recorded a 30% year-on-year growth.Maruti Suzuki Swift took the eighth position with total sales of 17,519 units. The latest generation Swift was launched last year with updated styling and a new Z-series petrol engine aimed at improving performance. The hatchback has registered a year-on-year growth of 24 percent compared to the same period last year.Mahindra Scorpio, including Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic, has recorded combined sales of 15,774 units in May 2026. The Scorpio range is one of Mahindra’s strongest performing SUV nameplates, especially in the Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets. The SUV lineup grew by 10 percent year-on-year.Rounding out the top 10 list was the Hyundai Creta, which sold 15,253 units during the month. Hyundai recently introduced the updated Creta with updated styling, ADAS features and a revised cabin layout. The mid-size SUV is available with petrol, turbo-petrol and diesel engine options, and recorded a 3% year-on-year growth in May 2026.
