Top 25 Best Selling Cars in India for September 2025

Amit Singh

10 Oct 2025, 12:18 PM

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Tata Nexon becomes India’s top-selling car for September 2025 with 22,573 units
SUVs dominate the rankings as hatchbacks drop from the top five list

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Strong Month for SUV Sales

The best selling cars in India for September 2025 clearly show how the market has shifted toward SUVs. Tata Nexon led the list with 22,573 units marking the highest ever monthly sales for any Tata model. This strong performance also helped Tata Motors achieve a record month overall

Tata Punch joined Nexon in the top five making it the first time in years that two Tata models appeared together among India’s five best sellers. The demand for compact and sub 4m SUVs continues to grow as more buyers look for higher ground clearance, space and safety features

GST Changes and Festive Demand Boost

The recent reduction in GST rates played a big role in driving car sales in September 2025. Even though hatchbacks benefited most from the tax cut customer interest moved toward SUVs and crossover vehicles

As per dealer level data many carmakers reported that bookings nearly doubled after the GST changes. Buyers chose to make purchases earlier than planned to take advantage of the reduced prices. With the festive season around the corner this trend is expected to continue through October

Rising Demand for CNG and Electric Cars

Another key highlight of September 2025 was the growing preference for CNG and electric vehicle options. Tata Motors reported that its EV sales nearly doubled year on year while CNG variants also hit record numbers. These changes show a shift toward more affordable and eco friendly mobility options as fuel prices remain high

Top 25 Selling Cars in September 2025

Rank	Brand	Model	Sep’25 Sales	Sep’24 Sales	YoY Growth
1	Tata	Nexon	22,573	11,470	97%
2	Maruti Suzuki	Dzire	20,038	10,853	85%
3	Hyundai	Creta	18,861	15,902	19%
4	Mahindra	Scorpio	18,372	14,438	27%
5	Tata	Punch	15,891	13,711	16%
6	Maruti Suzuki	Swift	15,547	16,241	-4%
7	Maruti Suzuki	Wagon R	15,388	13,339	15%
8	Maruti Suzuki	Fronx	13,767	13,874	-1%
9	Maruti Suzuki	Baleno	13,173	14,292	-8%
10	Maruti Suzuki	Ertiga	12,115	17,441	-31%
11	Mahindra	Thar	11,846	8,843	34%
12	Hyundai	Venue	11,484	10,259	12%
13	Maruti Suzuki	Brezza	10,173	15,322	-34%
14	Maruti Suzuki	Eeco	10,035	11,908	-16%
15	Toyota	Innova Hycross	9,783	8,052	21%
16	Mahindra	XUV700	9,764	9,646	1%
17	Mahindra	XUV 3XO	9,032	9,000	0%
18	Kia	Sonet	9,020	10,335	-13%
19	Tata	Tiago	8,322	4,225	97%
20	Toyota	Hyryder	7,608	5,385	41%
21	Kia	Carens	7,338	6,217	18%
22	Kia	Seltos	5,816	6,959	-16%
23	Maruti Suzuki	Grand Vitara	5,698	10,267	-45%
24	Hyundai	Exter	5,643	6,908	-18%
25	Maruti Suzuki	Alto	5,434	8,655	-37%

SUV Dominance Continues

The top 25 rankings confirm that SUVs remain the preferred choice among Indian car buyers. Out of the 25 best sellers nearly 60 % are SUVs or compact SUVs. Despite tax cuts hatchbacks have lost some ground reflecting changing consumer tastes

The September 2025 auto sales data highlights an evolving Indian car market. SUV popularity, growing EV and CNG adoption and strong festival demand have reshaped buying patterns. With October sales expected to rise further automakers are preparing for one of their strongest festive quarters in years

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