The Maruti Suzuki Dzire was India's best-selling car in the first half of 2026, with 1,26,204 dispatches between January and June. Tata occupied the next two positions with the Punch and Nexon, while the Ertiga and WagonR completed the top five. Maruti Suzuki accounted for nine of the 15 highest-selling models, spanning sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs and vans. Hyundai, Tata and Mahindra accounted for two each.
H1 2026 sales: Key takeaways
Beyond the Dzire's lead, Maruti models occupied six consecutive positions from fourth to eighth, led by the Ertiga and WagonR. Both crossed the 1 lakh-unit mark in H1 2026, despite the two nameplates having been on sale in India for several years.
The Swift, Baleno and Fronx followed in sixth, seventh and eighth positions. The Brezza finished 11th with 88,967 units, despite a facelift being due this month. The newer Victoris ranked 12th with 73,912 units, while the Eeco's 71,424-unit tally put the van in 13th place despite its niche positioning.
Dzire, Punch and Nexon separated by just over 8,000 units
Only 8,038 units separated the Dzire from the third-placed Nexon. The Punch finished 6,901 units behind the Dzire, while just 1,137 units separated Tata's two models. The three models have also been regulars at the top of the monthly sales charts, and their H1 totals underline the close contest at the top of India's passenger vehicle market.
Creta remains the best-selling midsize SUV
The Hyundai Creta recorded 91,391 dispatches to finish ninth overall, and remained India's best-selling midsize SUV despite increasing competition in the segment. Hyundai's other model in the top 15 was the Venue, which ranked 14th with 68,964 units.
Scorpio, Thar make the top 15
Mahindra's Scorpio finished 10th with 89,375 units, while the Thar ranked 15th with 67,252 units. The Scorpio's numbers include the Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic, while the Thar figure combines the three-door model and the Thar Roxx.
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