As we step into the automotive landscape of India in December 2025 after GST 2.0 reforms, the country’s car market delivered a compelling story of robust growth, shifting preferences, and brand dominance. With a strong overall surge in passenger vehicle sales driven by incentives, GST rationalisation, and year-end offers, December 2025 saw one of the most competitive sales charts in recent years.
In this definitive and data-driven report, we present the Top 25 Best-Selling Cars in India for December 2025, followed by a ranking of manufacturers according to total sales performance — vital insights for car buyers, auto industry watchers, and various specialised automobile content publishers.
December 2025 witnessed a significant year-on-year increase in car sales, with passenger vehicle volumes growing by more than 25% compared to December 2024. Major policy incentives such as reduced GST on cars and SUVs, coupled with festive buying sentiment and year-end discounting, stimulated high consumer demand.
As per industry dealerships and retail reports:
Passenger vehicle sales crossed over 4 lakh units in December 2025.
Maruti Suzuki maintained overwhelming dominance as the top selling brand.
Mahindra and Tata Motors strengthened their positions, particularly in the SUV segment.
Top 25 Best-Selling Cars in India — December 2025
Below is the complete list of the Top 25 selling cars based on verified sales figures for December 2025. These numbers capture buyer preferences across segments — hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, MUVs, and lifestyle crossovers.
| Rank | Car Model | Dec ’25 Sales | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki Baleno | 22,108 | +143% |
| 2 | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 20,706 | +93% |
| 3 | Tata Nexon | 19,375 | +43% |
| 4 | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 19,072 | +15% |
| 5 | Maruti Suzuki Swift | 18,767 | +80% |
| 6 | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | 17,704 | +2% |
| 7 | Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | 16,586 | +3% |
| 8 | Tata Punch | 15,980 | +6% |
| 9 | Mahindra Scorpio | 15,885 | +30% |
| 10 | Maruti Suzuki Wagon R | 14,575 | −16% |
| 11 | Hyundai Creta | 13,154 | +4% |
| 12 | Maruti Suzuki Eeco | 11,899 | +2% |
| 13 | Maruti Suzuki Alto | 10,829 | +46% |
| 14 | Mahindra Bolero | 10,611 | +79% |
| 15 | Hyundai Venue | 10,322 | +1% |
| 16 | Toyota Innova + Hycross | 9,901 | +2% |
| 17 | Mahindra XUV 3XO | 9,422 | +35% |
| 18 | Kia Sonet | 9,418 | +182% |
| 19 | Mahindra Thar | 9,339 | +22% |
| 20 | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | 8,597 | +21% |
| 21 | Toyota Hyryder | 7,022 | +47% |
| 22 | Toyota Glanza | 6,451 | +85% |
| 23 | Maruti Suzuki Victoris | 6,210 | New Model |
| 24 | Tata Tiago | 5,826 | +16% |
| 25 | Hyundai Exter | 5,612 | +6% |
Key Insights From the Sales Chart
1. Maruti Suzuki’s Continued Dominance
Maruti Suzuki models made up over half of the Top 25, with multiple entries including the Baleno, Fronx, Swift, and Dzire — a reflection of the brand’s broad segment appeal and dealer network strengths.
Baleno re-claimed the #1 spot with remarkable year-on-year growth.
Fronx, Swift, Brezza, Wagon R, Eeco, Alto also contributed significantly to Maruti Suzuki’s strong overall tally.
2. Rise of SUVs and Crossovers
The SUV segment continues to show strong demand:
Tata Nexon and Punch consolidated their positions in the compact SUV category.
Mahindra recorded multiple SUV entries including Scorpio, Bolero, XUV 3XO, and Thar — underscoring sustained buyer preference for rugged utility vehicles.
Kia Sonet’s sharp growth highlighted increasing interest among premium hatchback-sized crossovers.
3. Segment Diversity and Mature Market Trends
Several models from Toyota and Hyundai also made the Top 25 list — with Innova Hybrid, Hyryder, Venue, Creta, and Exter — indicating that the market is deeply segmented with strong demand across family people movers, lifestyle SUVs, and lifestyle offerings.
Top Carmakers in India — December 2025 Sales Ranking
A broader look at the sales performance of auto manufacturers in India reveals the following hierarchy based on overall sales volumes, retail data, and YoY growth:
| Rank | Manufacturer | Dec ’25 Sales (Units) | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki | 1,78,646 | +37.3% |
| 2 | Mahindra | 50,946 | +23% |
| 3 | Tata Motors | 50,046 | +13.2% |
| 4 | Hyundai | 42,416 | +0.5% |
| 5 | Toyota | 34,159 | +37% |
| 6 | Kia | 18,659 | +108% |
| 7 | JSW MG | 6,500 | −13.5% |
| 8 | Honda | 5,807 | −14.9% |
| 9 | Skoda | 5,567 | +22.2% |
| 10 | Volkswagen | 4,256 | −11.1% |
Maruti holds the leading position as usual. Maruti Suzuki’s ecosystem advantage remains unparalleled — a strategic combination of affordable models, wide service network, and strong brand trust continues to translate into massive monthly volumes. SUVs and crossovers dominate buyer preferences with multiple entries across every price segment — from sub-compact SUVs like Punch to large SUVs like Scorpio. Tata Motors and Mahindra are consolidating gains, particularly with SUVs and electrified versions of volumes like the Nexon EV series and Thar variants. Hyundai and Toyota remain significant players despite temporary fluctuations — Hyundai’s Creta and Toyota’s Hyryder/Innova continue to attract customers in mid-size and family segments.