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Top 10 Best-Selling Cars September 2026: Baleno Tops the Chart, Tata SUVs Close Behind

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Top 10 Best-Selling Cars September 2026: Baleno Tops the Chart, Tata SUVs Close Behind

Maruti Baleno tops the chart with over 25,000 units sold in September 2026 SUVs dominated the segment with Nexon, Punch, Fronx, Creta and Scorpio

Despite global uncertainties, the Indian passenger vehicle market presented strong momentum in September 2026. The cumulative sales of the top 10 best-selling cars posted a healthy 15.5% year-on-year (YoY) sales growth. The total sales for the top 10 models stands at 1,91,332 units in Sept 2026, up from 1,65,725 units in the same month last year.


Maruti Suzuki further consolidated its market position by securing six out of the top 10 positions, while Tata Motors is continuously growing with two high volume SUVs in the list.


Top 10 Cars Sales September 2026
 

Rank

Model

September 2026 Sales

September 2025 Sales

YoY Growth

1

Maruti Baleno

25,392

13,173

+93%

2

Tata Nexon

20,456

22,573

-9%

3

Tata Punch

20,333

15,891

+28%

4

Maruti Fronx

19,282

13,767

+40%

5

Maruti Wagon R

18,835

15,388

+22%

6

Maruti Dzire

17,754

20,038

-11%

7

Hyundai Creta

17,657

18,861

-6%

8

Maruti Swift

17,399

15,547

+12%

9

Mahindra Scorpio

17,313

18,372

-6%

10

Maruti Ertiga

16,911

12,115

+40%

 
Key Highlights of September 2026 Sales


Maruti Suzuki's six models in the list of top 10 best-selling cars accounted for a combined total of 1,15,573 units. The company is currently holding 60.4% of the entire sales in the list.


The recently launched Maruti Baleno facelift is at the top spot with a staggering 25,392 units. The hatchback reported a YoY sales growth of 93%.


The Two Tata SUVs, the Nexon and Punch, secured the second and third spots. Tata Motors sold 20,456 units of the Nexon and 20,333 units of the Punch in September 2026.


Out of the top ten models, five spots are captured by SUVs and crossovers (Nexon, Punch, Fronx, Creta, and Scorpio).


While SUVs command headlines, the hatchbacks seem in demand again. Three hatchbacks, the Maruti Baleno, Wagon R and Swift, collectively reported a sale of 61,616 units.


Maruti Suzuki Fronx sales surged by up to 40% to claim fourth place with 19,282 units. The Hyundai Creta (17,657 units) and Mahindra Scorpio (17,313 units) are the two other SUVs in the list of top 10 best-selling cars.


The only sedan and MPV in the list belongs to Maruti. Maruti sold a total of 17,754 units of the Dzire and 16911 units of the Ertiga in September 2026.

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Chhavi

Chhavi

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Chhavi Kaushik is a seasoned content writer with over a decade of experience, beginning her career in 2010. Her fascination with automobiles led her to the industry in 2014. As a freelancer, She has contributed to some of the most reputed online automotive publications, consistently delivering fresh updates on the latest automotive events, product launches, car reviews, and critical industry insights.

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