The middle class is buying these SUVs all the time! Price starts from only ₹ 6.13 lakh
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Top 10 Compact SUVs Sep 2026: Last month, Tata Nexon once again secured the first position in the Indian SUV market, but Tata Punch lagged behind it by a very small margin. Maruti Frontex and Brezza also registered a strong growth in sales. The ranking of SUVs like Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO and Kia Sonet was also interesting. Know the complete information about the sales, price, mileage and special features of the country’s top 10 best selling SUVs.
Tata Nexon: In September 2026, Tata Nexon remained at number one with sales of 20,456 units, although it registered a decline of 9.4%. Its ex-showroom price ranges from approximately ₹ 8 lakh to ₹ 15.80 lakh. Its muscular and modern style design makes it special. The interior has features like premium finish, 10.25-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats and sunroof. With 5-star safety rating and 6 airbags, it gives a mileage of around 17-24 km/litre.
Tata Punch: It has touched the sales figure of 20,333 units in September 2026 with an annual growth of 28%. Coming in a price range of around ₹ 6.13 lakh to ₹ 10.20 lakh, this micro-SUV is liked for its bold SUV stance and better ground clearance. The cabin is comfortable, with a 7-inch infotainment and digital cluster. Equipped with a 5-star safety rating, Punch offers a mileage of approximately 18.8 to 20 km/l (27 km/kg in CNG).
Maruti Fronx: It has achieved sales of 19,282 units registering an impressive growth of 40.1%. Its price ranges between ₹ 7.52 lakh to ₹ 13.04 lakh. The coupe-like roofline and sharp grille make its design very attractive. The interior has a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ screen, head-up display and 360-degree camera. With 6 airbags and ESP safety, its mileage ranges from 20 to 28.5 km/litre (including CNG).
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Maruti Brezza: It recorded sales of 15,685 units in September 2026, a huge jump of 54.2%. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹ 8.34 lakh to ₹ 14.14 lakh. Its classic and boxy SUV design gives a very strong feel. Electric sunroof, wireless charger and ambient lighting are provided in the cabin. For safety, 6 airbags and hill-hold assist are available, while the mileage is around 17.38 to 25.5 km/litre.
Hyundai Venue: Its 11,466 units were sold in September 2026, which was almost the same as last year (-0.2%). Its price is in the range of ₹ 7.94 lakh to ₹ 13.48 lakh. Chrome dark grille and connected LED taillights make its look stylish. The interiors get a dual-tone theme, power driver seat and an 8-inch display. With 6 airbags and level-1 ADAS safety, it gives a mileage of around 17 to 24.2 km/litre.
Mahindra XUV 3XO: It has sold 10,823 units in the month with a growth of 19.8%. Its price ranges from ₹ 7.49 lakh to ₹ 15.49 lakh. Its futuristic and muscular design stands out on the roads. The interior gets a segment-first panoramic sunroof and dual-screen setup. Equipped with level-2 ADAS, all-disc brakes and 6 airbags, this vehicle gets a mileage of around 18 to 21.2 km/litre.
Kia Sonet: It has sold 9,493 units in September 2026 with an annual growth of 5.2%. Its ex-showroom price is around ₹ 7.99 lakh to ₹ 15.75 lakh. Its tiger-nose grille and sporty look are liked by the people. The cabin has features like dual 10.25-inch screen, Bose audio and ventilated seats. With 6 airbags and level-1 ADS safety, it gives a mileage of 18.6 to 22.3 km/litre.
Hyundai Exter: Last month, it registered a huge growth of 47.9% and touched the sales figure of 8,344 units. Priced between ₹ 6.13 lakh to ₹ 10.28 lakh, the design of this car is boxy and urban looking. The interior has premium features like voice-enabled sunroof and dual-camera dashcam. 6 airbags are available as standard in all variants and its mileage is around 19.2 to 27.1 km/litre (including CNG).
Skoda Kylaq: It sold 4,126 units in September 2026, which saw a decline of 6.2%. Its estimated price is between ₹ 7.89 lakh to ₹ 14.40 lakh. The signature Skoda grille and clean European lines make its design classy. The interior gets premium fit-finish, digital cockpit and cruise control. With 6 airbags, strong chassis and TSI engine, it gives a mileage of around 18 to 20 km/litre.
Toyota Taisor: Taisor touched the sales figure of 3,097 units in September 2026 with an annual growth of 34.8%. Its price ranges from ₹ 7.74 lakh to ₹ 13.04 lakh. The honeycomb grille and sleek DRL give it a different look from the front. Head-up display, wireless connectivity and automatic climate control are available in the cabin. Protected by 6 airbags, EBD and vehicle stability control, this car gets a mileage of around 20 to 28.5 km/litre.
