Tata Nexon retained its position as India’s best-selling car for November 2025. It is the third consecutive month that Nexon has recorded dispatches of over 22k units. The model sold almost 46% higher than the same period last year and was considerably ahead of the second-ranked Maruti Dzire.
Out of the top 25, 14 models are SUVs, 4 are hatchbacks, 3 are MUVs, 2 are sedans and 2 are vans, underlining the continuing SUV preference in India. Only three models in the list show a year‑on‑year volume decline, while several compact and midsize SUVs post 20–50% growth, indicating broad-based demand recovery.
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Tata Nexon tops the list with 22,434 units in Nov’25, growing about 46% over Nov’24, confirming its position as the country’s most popular SUV.
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Maruti Suzuki occupies the next two slots: Dzire sells 21,082 units with a very strong 79% growth, while Swift records 19,733 units and 34% growth, reinforcing the enduring appeal of compact Maruti nameplates.
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Tata Punch (18,753 units; 21% growth) and Hyundai Creta (17,344 units; 12% growth) round off the top 5, showing that both entry‑SUV and mid-SUV segments remain very strong.
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Beyond Dzire and Swift, Maruti has eight more models in the top 25, including Ertiga (16,197 units; 7% growth), Wagon R (14,619 units; 5% growth) and Eeco (13,200 units; 25% growth), highlighting the OEM’s breadth across body styles.
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However, Brezza (13,947 units; down 7%) and Baleno (13,784 units; down 15%) are the few nameplates facing pressure, suggesting competitive intensity in the compact SUV and premium hatchback segments.
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Mahindra has five models in the list, all SUVs, reflecting its sharp focus on this body style. Scorpio (15,616 units; 23% growth), XUV 3XO (10,601 units; 38% growth), Bolero (10,521 units; 49% growth) and Thar (10,234 units; 18% growth) all post robust gains, while the flagship XUV700, despite a 32% decline to 6,176 units, remains within the top 25, suggesting the upcoming launch of XUV 7XO in Mahindra’s line‑up.
