This is the country’s best selling car, the middle class is buying it all the time.
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Top 10 Cars Sep 2026: Last month, Maruti Suzuki Baleno secured the first position in terms of sales in the Indian car market. Tata Nexon and Tata Punch also made it to the top 3, while Maruti Frontx and Ertiga recorded impressive annual growth in sales. On the other hand, there was a decline in the sales of some popular cars. Know which were the 10 best selling cars of the country in September and how many customers did each model get.
Maruti Baleno: It took the first position with 25,392 units sold in September 2026 with a huge year-on-year growth of 92.76%. Its liquid-flow design and sporty front grille are very attractive. The cabin has a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, HUD and 360-degree camera. 6 airbags and ESP have been provided for safety. It has a 1.2 liter K-series petrol engine, which gives excellent mileage ranging from 22.35 to 30.61 km/kg (CNG). Its ex-showroom price starts from only ₹ 6,09,900.
Tata Nexon/EV: It took the second position with sales of 20,456 units, although it registered a YoY decline of 9.38%. Its coupe-style look, connected LED taillights and futuristic cabin are quite premium. It has 10.25-inch infotainment, ventilated seats and 5-star safety. It comes in petrol, diesel and EV powertrain. Its ICE model gives a mileage of 17-24 kmpl and the EV model gives a range of up to 465 km.
Tata Punch/EV: Tata Punch stood at third position with a strong annual growth of 27.95% by selling 20,333 units. Its muscular SUV stance, high ground clearance and dual-tone interior attract the youth. It has features like 5-star safety rating, 6 airbags and sunroof. Available in 1.2-litre petrol/CNG and pure EV options, this car gives a mileage of 18.8 to 27 km/kg and a range of up to 421 km in EV.
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Maruti Fronx: It achieved an impressive YoY growth of 40.06% with sales of 19,282 units. The bold front grille and coupe roofline inspired by Grand Vitara make it stylish. The interior has a dual-tone dashboard, wireless charger and modern safety kit with 6 airbags. It has a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, which provides a mileage of 20.01 to 28.51 km/kg (CNG).
Maruti WagonR: It achieved fifth position by selling 18,835 units with an annual growth of 22.40%. Its classic tall-boy design offers a spacious interior with generous headroom and legroom. It has important features like 7-inch touchscreen, dual airbags and ABS. Coming with 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engines, this hatchback gives an excellent mileage of 24.35 to 34.05 km/kg (CNG), making it very economical.
Maruti Dzire: Dzire has registered 17,754 units, which saw a decline of 11.40% on an annual basis. Its elegant sedan design, chrome accents and premium interior are quite comfortable. It has cruise control, auto AC, rear vents and 6 airbags. Equipped with 1.2-litre Z-series/K-series petrol engine, this sedan gives excellent mileage ranging from 22.61 to 31.12 km/kg (CNG), which is suitable for family buyers.
Hyundai Creta/EV: It took the seventh position with sales of 17,657 units, although there was a YoY decline of 6.38%. Its boxy and muscular design enhances road presence. The interior has panoramic sunroof, dual-screen setup and level-2 ADAS safety. It comes in petrol, turbo-petrol, diesel and EV. Its ICE mileage is 17-21.8 kmpl, while the EV variant offers a range of around 450+ km.
Maruti Swift: It achieved eighth position with a growth of 11.91% by selling 17,399 units. Its sporty hexagonal grille, wraparound taillamps and all-black driver-focused cabin make it youth-friendly. Features include 9-inch display, 6 airbags and hill-hold assist. It has an efficient 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine, which gives tremendous mileage ranging from 24.8 to 32.85 km/kg (CNG).
Mahindra Scorpio/N: The Scorpio series achieved sales of 17,313 units, a marginal year-on-year decline of 5.76%. Its bully stance, chrome slat grille and capacious 7-seater interior are very powerful. It comes with Sony’s premium audio, sunroof and 5-star safety. It comes in 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel (including 4X4 option), which gives a mileage of 13 to 16 kmpl.
Maruti Ertiga: It made it to the top 10 by selling 16,911 units with an impressive annual growth of 39.59%. Its elegant MPV design and 3-row spacious interior is perfect for a large family. It comes with SmartPlay Pro, Auto AC, paddle shifters and 4 airbags. Equipped with 1.5-litre K15C smart hybrid petrol engine, this MPV gives a mileage of 20.51 kmpl and 26.11 km/kg on CNG.
