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SUVs continued to lead the way in PV sales as compact and midsize segments saw majority of takers in February 2026 in India
The PV market saw SUVs dominating the sales table across multiple segments in Feb 2026 as well. The compact SUV category remained particularly competitive while a few hatchbacks and sedans managed to retain their presence in the top 25. The Tata Nexon emerged as the best-selling car in the country during the month – leading a list filled with popular models from major manufacturers.
Topping the chart, the Tata Nexon registered 19,430 units in February 2026 with a 27 percent year-on-year growth compared to 15,349 units sold in February 2025. Just behind in second was the Maruti Suzuki Dzire sedan with 19,326 units – recording one of the strongest growth figures in the top ten at 32 percent over the 14,694 units sold a year earlier.
The third position went to the Tata Punch with 18,748 units – up 29 percent from 14,559 units in the same month last year. The fourth place was secured by the Hyundai Creta which posted 17,938 units in February 2026 compared to 16,317 units with a 10 percent increase. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza followed closely with 17,863 units – enduring a 16 percent growth over the 15,392 units sold last year.
|
Model |
Feb 2026 Sales |
Feb 2025 Sales |
YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Tata Nexon |
19,430 |
15,349 |
27% |
|
2. Maruti Suzuki Dzire |
19,326 |
14,694 |
32% |
|
3. Tata Punch |
18,748 |
14,559 |
29% |
|
4. Hyundai Creta |
17,938 |
16,317 |
10% |
|
5. Maruti Suzuki Brezza |
17,863 |
15,392 |
16% |
|
6. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga |
17,807 |
14,868 |
20% |
|
7. Maruti Suzuki WagonR |
14,885 |
19,879 |
-25% |
|
8. Maruti Suzuki Swift |
14,833 |
16,269 |
-9% |
|
9. Mahindra Scorpio |
14,665 |
13,618 |
8% |
|
10. Maruti Suzuki Baleno |
14,632 |
15,480 |
-5% |
|
11. Maruti Suzuki Fronx |
13,898 |
21,461 |
-35% |
|
12. Maruti Suzuki Victoris |
13,021 |
0 |
0% |
|
13. Maruti Suzuki Eeco |
11,620 |
11,493 |
1% |
|
14. Mahindra Thar |
11,047 |
9,248 |
19% |
|
15. Hyundai Venue |
10,494 |
10,125 |
4% |
|
16. Kia Seltos |
10,308 |
6,446 |
60% |
|
17. Mahindra Bolero |
9,863 |
8,690 |
13% |
|
18. Maruti Suzuki Alto |
9,787 |
8,541 |
15% |
|
19. Kia Sonet |
9,750 |
7,598 |
28% |
|
20. Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder |
9,359 |
4,314 |
117% |
|
21. Mahindra XUV 7XO |
9,112 |
0 |
0% |
|
22. Toyota Innova Hycross |
8,703 |
8,449 |
3% |
|
23. Mahindra XUV 3XO |
8,637 |
7,861 |
10% |
|
24. Tata Sierra |
7,100 |
0 |
0% |
|
25. Tata Tiago |
7,040 |
6,954 |
1% |
Meanwhile, the popular MPV Maruti Suzuki Ertiga recorded 17,807 units – improving by 20 percent from 14,868 units during the same period in 2025. Among hatchbacks, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R registered 14,885 units but experienced a sharp decline of 25 percent compared to 19,879 units sold last year. The Maruti Suzuki Swift followed with 14,833 units – down 9 percent from 16,269 units in February 2025.
The Mahindra Scorpio maintained steady demand with 14,665 units – posting an 8 percent increase over the 13,618 units sold a year earlier. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno rounded out the top ten with 14,632 units although it saw a 5 percent drop from the 15,480 units recorded last year. Just outside the top ten, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx sold 13,898 units but witnessed a notable 35 percent decline compared to 21,461 units.
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris and the new Mahindra XUV 7XO posted 13,021 units and 9,112 units respectively. Further down the chart, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco recorded 11,620 units while the Mahindra Thar achieved 11,047 units with a 19 percent increase. The Hyundai Venue registered 10,494 units – followed by the Kia Seltos at 10,308 units with an impressive 60 percent growth. The Mahindra Bolero sold 9,863 units while the Maruti Suzuki Alto and Kia Sonet posted 9,787 and 9,750 units respectively.
Completing the list, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder recorded 9,359 units – representing a massive 117 percent growth compared to last year. The Toyota Innova Hycross family managed 8,703 units while the Mahindra XUV 3XO registered 8,637 units. The all-new Tata Sierra posted 7,100 units and the Tata Tiago rounded out the top 25 with 7,040 units – slightly higher than the 6,954 units recorded during the same period last year.
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