Maruti Suzuki owned the Indian car market in May 2025, grabbing six spots in the top 10 best-selling cars. The company’s Dzire model topped the charts while other brands like Tata, Mahindra, and Hyundai fought for the remaining positions.
Maruti Suzuki Takes Six Top Spots
The Maruti Dzire sold 18,084 units in May 2025, making it the best-selling car of the month. Sales grew 13% compared to May 2024, showing people still love this compact sedan.
The Ertiga came second with 16,140 units sold, up 16% from last year. Families clearly like this 7-seater for its space and fuel efficiency. The Brezza took third place with 15,566 units, growing 10% year-on-year.
But not all Maruti cars did well. The Swift dropped badly, selling only 14,135 units – down 27% from May 2024. The Baleno also fell 10% to 11,618 units. These drops show that buyers are moving away from small hatchbacks.
The Wagon R sold 13,949 units (down 4%) while the Fronx managed 13,584 units (up 7%). The Fronx’s growth shows people like the new crossover style.
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Fight for Market Share
Hyundai’s Creta, once the king of compact SUVs, slipped to fourth place with 14,860 units. While it grew just 1% compared to last year, other SUVs are clearly catching up.
Tata had mixed results. The Punch sold 13,133 units but dropped 31% from last year – a big worry for the company. However, the Nexon bounced back with 13,096 units, growing 14% year-on-year.
Mahindra’s Scorpio took fifth place with 14,401 units, up 5% from May 2024. The Thar was the real star though, selling 10,389 units – an amazing 81% jump from last year. The new 5-door Thar clearly hit the right spot with buyers.
Some Interesting Numbers
Toyota’s Innova made it to the top 15 with 8,882 units, growing 4% year-on-year. This shows people still want reliable MPVs for their families.
The Maruti Eeco van sold 12,327 units, up 12% from last year. Small businesses and delivery companies keep buying these practical vehicles.
Some cars did really well. The Toyota Hyryder jumped 94% to 7,573 units, while the Mahindra XUV 700 climbed 28% to 6,435 units. People are clearly interested in new features and hybrid technology.
But others struggled. The Mahindra Grand Vitara dropped 47% to just 5,197 units, and the Hyundai Venue fell 19% to 7,520 units.
What This All Means
Maruti Suzuki stays on top because they understand what Indian buyers want – affordable, reliable cars with good service networks. Having six cars in the top 10 shows they’re doing something right.
SUVs remain popular, but the market is getting crowded. Some SUV sales are dropping as buyers have more choices than ever before.
Hybrid cars are slowly gaining interest. The Toyota Hyryder’s big jump shows people care more about fuel efficiency and the environment.
| Rank | Car Model | Units Sold | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 18,084 | +13% |
| 2 | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 16,140 | +16% |
| 3 | Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza | 15,566 | +10% |
| 4 | Hyundai Creta | 14,860 | +1% |
| 5 | Mahindra Scorpio | 14,401 | +5% |
| 6 | Maruti Suzuki Swift | 14,135 | -27% |
| 7 | Maruti Suzuki Wagon R | 13,949 | -4% |
| 8 | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 13,584 | +7% |
| 9 | Tata Punch | 13,133 | -31% |
| 10 | Tata Nexon | 13,096 | +14% |
Looking Forward
The car market keeps changing as people want different things. Maruti will need to keep improving to stay ahead. Other brands are getting better at making cars people want.
Buyers now care more about features, fuel efficiency, and getting good value for money. Companies that understand this will do well in the coming months.
The May 2025 numbers show that while some things stay the same – like Maruti’s dominance – the market is always shifting. New models and changing buyer preferences will keep making things interesting.
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