Top 10 best selling cars in India (February 2025)

Maruti Fronx

1. Price Range: Rs 7.51- Rs 13.04 lakh
2. Mileage: 20.01 kmpl to 28.51 km/kg
3. Type- Compact SUV

Maruti Fronx was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2023 in January and debuted in showrooms in April. It has design elements of Grand Vitara and Baleno in both the interior and exterior. Its interior is equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charger, 360 camera, and 2 and 6 airbags, depending upon the variant.

Under its hood, Maruti Fronx boosts the power of the one turbo Boosterjet engine with a power of 100 hp. Its design and performance put it in competition with other SUV compact models such as the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, and Tata Nexon.

Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

1. Price range:  Rs5.54- Rs7.42 lakh
2. Mileage: 24.35 kmpl to 34.05 km/kg
3. Type: Hatchback

The Maruti Wagon R model has long been a leading choice in India, significantly contributing to Maruti's market dominance. Its success can be attributed to its family-friendly design, timeless aesthetics, and dependable mechanics.

The Maruti Wagon R offers two petrol engine options: a 1-litre and a 1.2-litre variant. The 1-litre model is also compatible with a CNG kit, providing an impressive mileage of 25.19 km/l with petrol and 34.05 km/kg with CNG.

Hyundai Creta

1. Price range:  Rs10.87- Rs19.20 lakh
2. Mileage: 17 kmpl to 23 kmpl
3. Type: Crossover SUV

The Hyundai Creta secured the tenth position on the list of top-selling cars in India. Creta reaffirms its status as the best-selling mid-size SUV and the sole Hyundai entry in this list.

The Hyundai Creta is gradually descending on the list due to the increasing popularity of its competitors, like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Nevertheless, the Korean SUV deserves recognition for maintaining its position as the leading mid-size SUV in terms of sales.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Swift

1. Price range: Rs5.99- Rs9.03 lakh
2. Mileage: 22.38 kmpl to 30.9 km/kg
3. Type: Hatchback
   

For many in India, mentioning the word 'car' brings to mind the Maruti Swift. Since its introduction in 2005, this Indo-Japanese hatchback has maintained an unparalleled dominance, consistently securing a place among the top-selling cars in India.

The Maruti Swift continues to be celebrated for its expansive interior space and exceptional mileage of 22.38 km/l with petrol and 30.90 km/kg with CNG. Moreover, Suzuki has revealed that the upcoming generation is set for an India launch in 2024, creating anticipation as the most-awaited car launch.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

1. Price range: Rs6.61 - Rs9.88 lakh
2. Mileage: 22.35 kmpl to 30.61 km/kg.
3. Type: Hatchback
   

Maruti Baleno is renowned for its spacious interior and efficient powertrain and consistently retains its position in India's list of best-selling cars.

The Baleno RS provides maximum torque over a wide RPM range (150 Nm @ 1700-4500 RPM). This feature allows the driver to cruise without frequent gear changes.

Like the Maruti Swift, the Maruti Baleno is equipped with the same 1.2-liter dualjet petrol engine with any 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT, which is also available in CNG-driven versions. The Baleno provides a mileage of 22.94 km/l with petrol and 30.61 km/kg with CNG.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

1. Price range: Rs8.29- Rs14.14 lakh
2. Mileage: 17.38 kmpl to 25.51 km/kg
3. Type: Crossover SUV
   

Following the Tata Nexon, the Maruti Brezza is a significant contender in the compact SUV segment. The latest generation, introduced last year, has proven to be a formidable competitor among its peers, leveraging Maruti's established trust and giving Brezza an advantage over its rivals.

The Brezza has a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. Additionally, the Brezza comes with mild-hybrid technology in all automatic variants, providing a mileage of 17.38 – 19.8 km/l. Like most Maruti vehicles, the Brezza also offers CNG variants that deliver a mileage of 25.51 km/kg.

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

1. Price range: Rs8.10- Rs15.50 lakh
2. Mileage: 17.18 kmpl to 24.08 kmpl
3. Type: Crossover SUV

The outstanding performance of the Tata Nexon has been instrumental in making Tata the third-largest carmaker in India. The Tata Nexon dominates the compact SUV segment.

Consistently ranking among the best-selling cars in India, the recent facelift has contributed to its continued success. The new Tata Nexon retains the same engine choices, featuring a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine.

In addition to the earlier transmission options, the 6-speed manual gearbox and 6-speed AMT, the Nexon now offers a 7-speed DCT automatic for the petrol variants. Moreover, the electric versions of Nexon rank as the best-selling EVs in India, boosting the Nexon's overall sales performance. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

1. Price range: Rs8.64 - Rs13.08 lakh
2. Mileage: 20.3 kmpl to 26.11 km/kg
3. Type: Multi-purpose Vehicle (MPV)
   

The Maruti Ertiga stands as the top-selling MUV in India, earning a dependable reputation over the years. Offering spacious accommodation for seven occupants, a reliable framework, and an efficient powertrain, the Ertiga caters to the needs of most MUV seekers in India.

Additionally, its CNG variants attract significant attention from cab companies.

Under the hood, the Ertiga features a 1.5-litre petrol engine equipped with mild hybrid technology. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Regarding fuel efficiency, the Ertiga achieves 20.51 km/l on petrol and 26.11 km/kg on CNG.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

1. Price range:  Rs6.59 - Rs9.39 lakh
2. Mileage: 22.41 kmpl to 31.12 km/kg.
3. Type: Sedan
   

The Maruti Dzire has maintained a consistent presence on the list of the top-selling cars in India. Its emphasis on comfort and fuel efficiency sets it apart, making it an ideal compact sedan for urban roads.

Essentially a sedan version of the Swift, the Dzire offers the same interior features, cabin space, and the familiar 1.2-liter Dualjet petrol engine paired with any of the 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. Additionally, like many Maruti models, the Maruti Dzire is available in CNG variants, delivering a mileage of 31.12 km/kg, while the petrol version achieves a mileage of 22.41 – 22.61 km/l.

Tata Punch

Tata Punch

1. Price range: Rs6- Rs10.10 lakh
2. Mileage: 18.8 kmpl to 26.99 km/kg
3. Type: SUV
   

Since its debut, this Indian compact SUV has sustained remarkable success. Despite being the smallest in its category, the Tata Punch boasts interiors resembling a full-size SUV.

Additionally, it holds a 5-star G-NCAP safety rating, placing it among the safest cars in India. Most notably, these attributes come at an attractive price range: Rs 6 to 10.10 lakh. Recently, Tata expanded the Punch lineup to include CNG variants, widening its appeal to a more diverse range of buyers.