India’s sedan market showed healthy growth in February 2026, driven primarily by strong demand for compact sedans. According to the data, total sedan sales reached 35,919 units in February 2026, compared with 29,347 units in February 2025, representing a 22.4% year-on-year growth.
Despite the broader industry shift towards SUVs, sedans continue to maintain a steady presence in the Indian passenger vehicle market, particularly in the compact and mid-size segments.
Maruti Dzire Continues Unmatched Leadership
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire remained the undisputed leader in the sedan segment with 19,326 units sold in February 2026, up from 14,694 units in February 2025, registering a strong 31.5% YoY growth.
With this performance, Dzire captured a massive 53.8% share of the entire sedan segment, meaning more than one in every two sedans sold in India was a Dzire.
The model’s continued dominance is driven by its strong reputation for fuel efficiency, affordability and popularity among fleet buyers.
Hyundai Aura Strengthens its Position
The Hyundai Aura secured the second position with 6,733 units sold, posting an impressive 40.4% YoY growth compared to 4,797 units last year.
Aura captured 18.7% segment share, strengthening Hyundai’s presence in the compact sedan segment and also increasing volumes in the taxi/fleet.
Honda Amaze Holds Third Spot
The Honda Amaze ranked third with 3,513 units, registering 7.7% YoY growth. The model maintained a 9.8% segment share, continuing to attract buyers looking for a refined petrol engine and reliable automatic transmission options.
Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia Battle in the Mid-Size Segment
Among the mid-size sedans:
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Volkswagen Virtus sold 1,804 units, slightly down 1.8% YoY
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Skoda Slavia recorded 1,674 units, posting a strong 85.8% YoY growth
Tata Tigor Faces Slight Decline
The Tata Tigor recorded 1,447 units, slightly lower than 1,550 units last year, representing a 6.6% decline. The model held 4% share of the sedan market, facing stiff competition from newer compact sedans.
Premium Sedans Continue to Decline
The premium sedan segment continues to struggle in India as buyers increasingly prefer SUVs.
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Hyundai Verna: 694 units (-42.5% YoY)
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Honda City: 525 units (-40.9% YoY)
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Toyota Camry: 203 units (-2.9% YoY)
The decline in Verna and City reflects the broader shift in consumer preference towards mid-size SUVs.
Best Selling Sedans in India – February 2026
Rank
Model
Feb 2026
Feb 2025
YoY Growth
1
Maruti Dzire
19,326
14,694
31.5%
2
Hyundai Aura
6,733
4,797
40.4%
3
Honda Amaze
3,513
3,263
7.7%
4
VW Virtus
1,804
1,837
-1.8%
5
Skoda Slavia
1,674
901
85.8%
Key Takeaways
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Sedan sales grew 22.4% YoY in February 2026
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Maruti Dzire dominates with 53.8% segment share
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Hyundai Aura recorded strong 40% growth
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Skoda Slavia posted the fastest growth at 85.8%
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Premium sedans like Verna and City saw sharp declines
