Top 10 Selling Cars in India (Jan–Jul 2025): Creta Reigns, Dzire Makes

India’s automotive landscape from January to July 2025 has seen dynamic shifts. While the Hyundai Creta claimed the crown for overall sales with over 117,458 units, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire made a dramatic comeback to top the July chart with 20,895 units, dethroning the Creta, which recorded 16,898 units for the month.

The Full Top 10 (July 2025 Snapshot)

1. Maruti Suzuki Dzire – 20,895 units
2. Hyundai Creta – 16,898 units
3. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 16,604 units
4. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R – 14,710 units
5. Maruti Suzuki Swift – 14,200 units
6. Maruti Suzuki Brezza – 14,100 units
7. Mahindra Scorpio (N + Classic) – 13,800 units
8. Maruti Suzuki Fronx – 12,900 units
9. Tata Nexon – 12,855 units
10. Maruti Suzuki Baleno – 12,600 units

These figures reflect Maruti Suzuki’s dominant presence, with 7 of the top 10 slots, spanning hatchbacks, MPVs, and SUVs.

Key Highlights and Trends

• Hyundai Creta retained its title as the bestselling car overall for January–July 2025, amassing 1.17 lakh+ units sold, showcasing strong sustained demand.
• Maruti Suzuki Dzire’s resurgence in July, especially with its CNG versions and appeal in taxi fleets, underlines shifting consumer preferences towards affordable, fuel-efficient sedans.
• EV & SUV Segment Dynamics: The popularity of SUVs remains strong (e.g., Creta and Brezza), while electric vehicle sales earlier in the year have also shown growth in premium segments—even though not in the top 10 list yet.