Top Selling Cars in India 2025: SUV vs Hatchback vs Sedan

Indian car buyers in 2025 have clearly shown their preference for SUVs, with hatchbacks and sedans still holding significant market share due to affordability and city practicality. Here’s a detailed, data-driven look at the best-selling models by body style for 2025.

🚙 SUVs: The Undisputed Market Leaders

SUVs continue to capture a massive share of new car sales in India, with several models consistently topping national charts.

Best-Selling SUVs (FY2025 & Recent Months):

Hyundai Creta/Creta EV: Consistently the best-selling SUV and overall car in India for mid-2025, with monthly sales exceeding 15,700 units as of June. Its blend of features, new EV option, strong brand value, and high resale keep it ahead.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Leading the compact SUV pack with 14,500+ monthly sales, thanks to wide appeal, CNG option, and Maruti’s reach
Mahindra Scorpio/Scorpio N: A favorite for its rugged build and appeal across urban and rural India, posting steady growth.
Tata Nexon: Previously the best-seller, still among the top 5, known for safety, variant choice (petrol, diesel, CNG, EV), and strong urban presence
Tata Punch: Edged down to 10th overall, but still holds high volumes as a micro-SUV for first-time buyers and city users
Maruti Fronx: Rapidly gaining share in the compact crossover (SUV-inspired hatchback) category.
Mahindra Thar, XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue: Complete the list of best-sellers, showing strong demand for SUVs in all shapes and sizes

🚗 Hatchbacks: Still Practical and Popular

While SUV sales surge, hatchbacks remain essential as India’s top city cars, especially for budget-conscious and first-time buyers.

Top-Selling Hatchbacks (June 2025 & FY2025):

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: The best-selling hatchback (and sometimes overall car), with about 1.99 lakh units sold in FY2025. Its space, fuel savings, and low cost keep it popular.
Maruti Suzuki Swift: Always a leader, with strong consumer trust and fun-to-drive appeal; recently edged past Wagon R in some monthly tallies, recording 13,275 sales in June 2025
Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Remains a premium hatchback favorite, though volumes have declined very recently.
Tata Tiago: Recording consistent growth, with 6,000+ monthly sales, offering strong safety, petrol and EV options
Maruti Alto K10, Celerio, S-Presso: Retain a firm hold among entry-level buyers, though absolute numbers are lower due to SUV migration
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20: Key players that keep the mid-size hatchback market alive

🚙 Sedans: Fewer Choices, Strong Performers

While overall sedan volumes are lower compared to SUVs and hatchbacks, a few key models thrive in the compact and premium segments.

Best-Selling Sedans (June 2025 & FY2025):

Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Easily the top-selling sedan—15,484 units in June 2025, enjoying a big lead in the category and even topping overall sales in some months
Hyundai Verna: Popular in premium sedan space, attracting tech- and comfort-focused buyers
Honda Amaze, Tata Tigor, Skoda Slavia, VW Virtus: Main mid-segment contenders—each with strong followings but lower volumes compared to Dzire.

📊 Segment Summary Table

Segment	Top Model(s)	Key June 2025 Monthly Sales	FY2025 Cumulative Units	Noteworthy Rivals
SUV	Hyundai Creta/EV	15,786	~1.95 lakh	Brezza, Nexon, Punch, Scorpio
Hatchback	Maruti Wagon R	12,930	~1.99 lakh	Swift, Baleno, Tiago
Sedan	Maruti Dzire	15,484	~1.65 lakh	Verna, Tigor, Amaze

Data reflects sales up to June-July 2025, showing the sustained dominance of SUVs but also the staying power of efficient hatchbacks and proven sedans.

🔎 Key Trends for 2025

SUVs claim increasing share: 13 out of the top 20 best-sellers are SUVs, with hatchbacks now accounting for fewer new car purchases but still vital in entry and fleet markets
Maruti Suzuki holds most top model slots, leveraging its portfolio across all segments
Hyundai Creta’s return to No.1 (beating former leaders Wagon R, Punch, and Dzire) reflects India’s shift toward feature-rich, urban SUVs
Sedan market contraction: Fewer new models, but the Dzire remains highly relevant, leading over all but the very top SUVs

🚦 Conclusion

If you’re looking to buy in 2025:

SUVs (Creta, Brezza, Nexon) lead for style, ground clearance, and features.
Hatchbacks (Wagon R, Swift, Tiago) remain unbeatable for pure value and urban ease.
Sedans (Dzire) offer unbeatable family and fleet practicality at a lower price point.

The Hyundai Creta, Maruti Wagon R, and Maruti Dzire are India’s best-selling SUV, hatchback, and sedan, respectively, for 2025—representing the Indian car buyer’s preference for practicality, value, and modern tech across segments

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