The Indian MUV segment continued its strong run in May 2026, supported by sustained demand for practical 6- and 7-seater family vehicles. As per the data, the top MUVs together recorded 45,127 units in May 2026, compared to 36,633 units in May 2025 — registering a healthy 23.2% year-on-year growth.
The segment remained heavily dominated by Maruti Suzuki and Toyota, while Kia and Renault also posted strong growth.
Best-Selling MUVs in May 2026
Rank
Model
May 2026 Sales
May 2025 Sales
YoY Growth
Segment Share
1
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
20,350
16,140
26.1%
45.1%
2
Toyota Hycross + Crysta
10,325
8,882
16.2%
22.9%
3
Kia Carens + Clavis
6,208
4,524
37.2%
13.8%
4
Maruti Suzuki XL6
3,770
3,507
7.5%
8.4%
5
Toyota Rumion
2,119
1,917
10.5%
4.7%
6
Renault Triber
1,890
1,411
33.9%
4.2%
7
Maruti Suzuki Invicto
301
223
35.0%
0.7%
8
Toyota Vellfire
164
29
465.5%
0.4%
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained its leadership position by a huge margin. It sold 20,350 units in May 2026, compared to 16,140 units in May 2025. This translates to a strong 26.1% YoY growth, while the Ertiga alone commanded a massive 45.1% segment share.
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Toyota Innova Hycross + Crysta ranked second with 10,325 units in May 2026, up from 8,882 units in May 2025. Innova range grew by 16.2% YoY and captured 22.9% segment share.
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Kia Carens + Clavis took the third spot with 6,208 units in May 2026, against 4,524 units in May 2025. With 37.2% YoY growth, Kia’s MUV offering was among the strongest performers in the segment. It held a 13.8% segment share, benefiting from its feature-rich package, multiple powertrain choices and urban family appeal.
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Maruti Suzuki XL6 ranked fourth with 3,770 units in May 2026, compared to 3,507 units in May 2025.
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Toyota Rumion recorded 2,119 units in May 2026, up from 1,917 units in May 2025. Rumion grew by 10.5% YoY and accounted for 4.7% segment share.
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Renault Triber sold 1,890 units in May 2026, compared to 1,411 units in May 2025. It registered an impressive 33.9% YoY growth and secured 4.2% segment share.
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Maruti Suzuki Invicto sold 301 units, growing 35% YoY from 223 units in May 2025. It held a 0.7% share.
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Toyota Vellfire, though niche in volume, recorded the highest YoY growth in the list. It sold 164 units in May 2026 against just 29 units last year, marking a massive 465.5% YoY growth. Its segment share stood at 0.4%.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga led India’s MUV segment in May 2026 with 20,350 units, followed by Toyota Innova Hycross + Crysta and Kia Carens + Clavis.
Key Takeaways
The top 3 MUVs — Ertiga, Innova and Carens/Clavis — together contributed 36,883 units, accounting for around 81.7% of the segment. Maruti Suzuki remained the biggest player in the MUV space with the Ertiga, XL6 and Invicto together selling 24,421 units. Toyota also had a strong presence with Innova, Rumion and Vellfire together contributing 12,608 units.
The segment’s 23.2% YoY growth shows that demand for spacious, practical and family-oriented vehicles remains strong in India. From budget 7-seaters like the Triber to premium people-movers like the Innova and Vellfire, the MUV market continued to expand across price points in May 2026.
