India’s SUV Market November 2025: Nexon, Punch, Creta Lead Charts
November 2025 passenger vehicle sales rise 21% YoY. Tata Nexon, Punch, and Maruti Dzire dominate top charts as SUVs gain urban and metro demand.
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The Indian passenger car market experienced significant growth in November 2025, with the top 10 models selling a total of 1,74,783 units, which was a 21% increase compared to 1,44,368 units during the same time last year. Tata, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Mahindra held their ground at the top, with some of their models even showing growth in double digits.
The Tata Nexon, along with its EV version, was still the most popular car in India, with a total of 22,434 units sold, which was up 46.35% from 15,329 units a year earlier in November 2024. The diverse range of powertrains available for the SUV and the ongoing interest from consumers helped it to maintain its position. Maruti Dzire, on the other hand, was not too far away, as it had a sale of 21,082 units, which was an amazing 78.98% increase year on year, continuing to be a favorite in the urban markets and among fleet operations.
Maruti Swift was the third best-selling car with 19,733 units, which was a 33.90% increase, and this was mainly due to the success of the latest generation model. Tata Punch and Punch EV together accounted for 18,753 units, which was a 21.50% increase and made Tata stronger in the micro-SUV segment. Hyundai Creta and Creta EV together sold 17,344 units, which was a 12.24% increase, and they were still getting ready for the next-gen Creta that would soon be launched.
In the MPV sector, Maruti Ertiga was the top seller with 16,197 units, which was a 6.91% increase over the same month last year. Mahindra SCORPIO and SCORPIO N both sold 15,616 units, which was a 22.92% increase, showing that the tough SUV is still in demand. Maruti’s crossover Fronx had 15,058 units with just a 1.18% increase in sales, while Wagon R contributed 14,619 units, having a 4.56% growth. Maruti Brezza was the only model among the top 10 that recorded a decrease in sales, a fall by 6.51% to 13,947 units, thus slipping to tenth position amidst the stiff competition.
Top SUVs in November 2025
Tata Safari and Nexon EV SUVs were toppling competitors by a whopping 22,434 units, with the former regularly being the best-selling one in India. The subsequent 18,753 units of Tata Punch and Punch EV represented a year-over-year increase of 21.50%, attributable to the robust demand from metropolitan and tier-2 cities. Hyundai Creta and Creta EV were next in line with 17,344 units while Mahindra Scorpio and Scorpio N were at 15,616 units, thus showing a gradual growth of 22.92%.
The fifth position was held by Maruti Fronx with 15,058 units of sales, where it experienced a very small increment while Maruti Brezza fell to the sixth spot with 13,947 units and a decline in sales. The recently launched Victoris surprised everyone with a strong market entry at 12,300 units, indicating fast acceptance. The next would be Kia Sonet at 12,051 units, which was a 30.21% upsurge, and Hyundai Venue at 11,645 units, which was a 19.39% increase.
Increased unit sales of Maruti Grand Vitara by 11,339, Pajero Youngest Brother by Mahindra 3XO was the best month ever selling 10,601 units up 38.47%. Mahindra Bolero 10,521 a 49.34% rise. Lifestyle SUVs Mahindra Thar and Thar ROXX contributed 10,234 units, up 17.52%. Toyota Hyryder recorded 7,393 units, a strong 52.21% rise despite limited hybrid supply. Kia Seltos added 6,305 units, up 17.54%, while Mahindra XUV700 fell to 6,176 units, down 32.13%, likely due to production transition for the upcoming XUV7XO facelift.
The data for the month demonstrates Tata's supremacy in the SUV segment and at the same time the continued popularity of Maruti and Mahindra in all segments, which is a sign of strong buyer confidence in India's expanding passenger vehicle market.
Top 10 Passenger Vehicles - November 2025
Tata Nexon/EV - 22,434 units
Maruti Dzire - 21,082 units
Maruti Swift - 19,733 units
Tata Punch/EV - 18,753 units
Hyundai Creta/EV - 17,344 units
Maruti Ertiga - 16,197 units
Mahindra Scorpio / N – 15,616 units
Maruti Fronx – 15,058 units
Maruti Wagon R – 14,619 units
Maruti Brezza – 13,947 units
Top 10 SUVs – November 2025
Tata Nexon / EV – 22,434 units
Tata Punch / EV – 18,753 units
Hyundai Creta / EV – 17,344 units
Mahindra Scorpio / N – 15,616 units
Maruti Fronx – 15,058 units
Maruti Brezza – 13,947 units
Victoris – 12,300 units
Kia Sonet – 12,051 units
Hyundai Venue – 11,645 units
Maruti Grand Vitara – 11,339 units
