For the Indian automobile industry, 2025 began with a flourishing note as about 4.01 lakh passenger cars were sold in the Indian market in January 2025. Most of the top 10 selling cars saw rises compared to the sales figures of January 2024. As usual, the market leader, Maruti Suzuki placed the greatest number of cars among the top 10 selling cars, while Tata and Hyundai also made expected appearances. Here are the top 10 selling cars of January 2025.
Model | Units Sold in January 2025 | Units Sold in January 2024 | Y-O-Y Growth |
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R | 24,078 | 17,756 | 36% |
Maruti Suzuki Baleno | 19,965 | 19,630 | 2% |
Hyundai Creta | 18,522 | 13,212 | 40% |
Maruti Suzuki Swift | 17,081 | 15,370 | 11% |
Tata Punch | 16,231 | 17,978 | -10% |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | 15,784 | 13,438 | 17% |
Mahindra Scorpio | 15,442 | 14,293 | 8% |
Tata Nexon | 15,397 | 17,182 | -10% |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 15,383 | 16,773 | -8% |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx | 15,192 | 13,643 | 11% |
Table of Contents
- Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno
- Hyundai Creta
- Maruti Suzuki Swift
- Tata Punch
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Mahindra Scorpio
- Tata Nexon
- Maruti Suzuki Dzire
- Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
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The iconic Maruti Wagon R began the year by taking the top spot on the list of top selling cars. It sold 24,078 units in January 2025, gaining a 36 percent growth over the 17,756 units it sold during the same period last year. Launched in 1999, the Maruti Wagon R is the oldest Maruti car in the manufacturer’s current line-up and played a huge role in making Maruti the market leader. In its 25 years of life, the popular hatchback has sold over 32 lakh units. What made the Wagon R a runaway success is its practicality, classic looks, and frugal mechanicals which are still its most attractive characteristics and have kept it a favourite among most urban buyers as well as commercial fleet operators.
The Maruti Wagon R is equipped with two petrol units: a 1-litre petrol engine and a 1.2-litre petrol engine. The 1-litre engine is also available with a CNG Kit, and the popular hatchback delivers a mileage of 25.19 km/l from petrol and 34.05 km/kg from CNG.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
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To a considerable extent, premium hatchbacks are a niche category and attract niche buyers. Yet, all its life, the Maruti Baleno has sold as well as some hatchbacks and SUVs that attract huge masses. Multiple times, the Baleno has emerged as the best-selling car and is acclaimed as one of the most successful Maruti cars. Its frugal and refined mechanicals, premium ride experience, elegant appearance, and most importantly, the tag of the number one carmaker have been the solid foundations of its grand success. All the same, lately the Baleno hasn’t been as popular as it used to be and this is largely due to ever-expanding SUV space eating into the niche category of the premium hatchbacks. All the same, January 2025 turned out to be a great month for the hatchback as it sold 19,965 units, which helped it see a 2 percent year-on-year growth.
Sharing its engine with the Maruti Swift, the Baleno features the same 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT and is also available in CNG-powered variants. As far as mileage is concerned, the Baleno delivers 22.94 km/l from petrol and 30.61 km/kg from CNG.
Also read: Best-selling hatchbacks in India
Hyundai Creta
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The best-selling SUV in India, Hyundai Creta, is also the best-ever-selling Hyundai car in India. With a long list of upmarket features, refined and reliable engines, and the trust of Hyundai, the Creta strikes the most desired balance in the mid-size SUV segment. Hence, the Korean SUV dominates this segment like no other and has become a benchmark for all other cars in its segment. Meanwhile, the Creta has been the only Hyundai car to break into the batch of the top 10 selling cars and so was the case last month. As per the latest record, the Creta sold 18,522 units in January 2025, registering a 40 percent year-on-year growth over the 13,212 units it sold in January 2024.
The Hyundai Creta comes with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The NA engine and diesel engine are offered with a six-speed manual as standard while there is an option of a six-speed CVT automatic for the NA engine and a torque converter automatic for the diesel engine. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine comes with a 7-speed DCT automatic.
Also read: Best-selling SUVs in India
Maruti Suzuki Swift
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‘Ground-breaking’ would be an understatement for the kind of success the Maruti Suzuki Swift has earned in India. In the game since 2005, the hatchback has been the face of an ideal hatchback for Indian preferences. It’s more spacious than all its rivals, packs enough comfort, and delivers a fantastic performance while delivering an appealing mileage. While all this makes the Swift a favourite family hatchback, its responsive handling and peppy engine keep it popular among driving enthusiasts. As far as sales are concerned, the Swift has always been one of the best-selling cars and it continued to dominate last month as well. Selling 17,081 units in January 2025, the Maruti Swift saw an 11 percent year-on-year growth over the 15,370 units it had sold during the same month last year.
This Maruti Swift comes with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and 5-speed AMT. Moreover, it delivers a lucrative mileage of 24.8 km/l with MT, 25.75 km/l with AMT, and 32.85 km/kg with CNG.
Tata Punch
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Selling 16,231 units in January 2025, the Tata Punch saw a 10 percent decline in its year-on-year sales. This decline is the result of the very high standards the Tata Punch has set for it. As a matter of fact, the Tata Punch was the best-selling car of the year 2024, which broke the Maruti’s 40-year-long streak. While Tata Punch has been on a roll since day one in the market, its popularity has exponentially grown in the last couple of years. The runaway success of the Tata Punch became the trailblazer for cars like the Exter and the Fronx. Its macho appeal, premium interiors, high-set seating, and high riding stance that replicate those of larger Tata SUVs, make the Punch an exceptional value-for-money offering. Moreover, the Punch has bagged a full 5 stars on the global NCAP safety test and is one of the safest cars in India.
What adds to Punch’s appeal is its versatility as it is available in petrol-powered, CNG-powered, and electric-powered variants. The ICE variants come with a 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. While the CNG variants deliver a mileage of up to 26.99 km/kg, the EV variants are available with a 25 kWh battery and a 35 kWh battery that offer claimed ranges of up to 315 km and 421 km, respectively.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
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Hybrid SUVs were mostly unheard of in India until the Maruti Grand Vitara took the market by storm. Now the mid-size SUV customers can comfortably put up with the increasing fuel prices, thanks to the Grand Vitara and its sibling, Toyota Hyryder, that offer fuel efficiency of up to 27.97 km/l. Along with such mileage, the Grand Vitara offers almost everything expected of a premium mid-size and this is precisely what has established it as one of the best-selling SUVs. In January 2025, selling 15,784 units, the Grand Vitara emerged as the second-best-selling SUV and gained a 17 percent growth over its sales in the same month of 2024.
Under the hood, the Grand Vitara comes with two engine offerings. A 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. And a 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid engine paired with an e-CVT automatic. The CNG variants come with the 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox and deliver a mileage of 26.6 km/kg.
Mahindra Scorpio
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One of the longest-running and most iconic cars in India, Mahindra Scorpio is one of a kind. Moreover, it is living proof that while comfort-oriented SUVs are in high demand, many buyers still put their money on conventionally designed, sturdy and durable SUVs. The undying love for Scorpio drove Mahindra to expand its line-up a few years ago. Today Mahindra sells two SUVs under the Scorpio badge. One is the evergreen Scorpio Classic and the other is the even more capable Scorpio N, which turned out to be a ground-breaking success. Last month, both Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N collectively sold 15,442 units, gaining an 8 percent year-on-year growth.
As far as engines are concerned, the Scorpio Classic comes with a 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. Meanwhile, the Scorpio N is powered by the same 2-litre diesel engine in two different tunes and a 2-litre turbo petrol engine. A 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, while the more powerful diesel engine and the petrol engine also get the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Tata Nexon
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Following the Mahindra Scorpio, the Tata Nexon raked in sales of 15,397 units in January 2025, seeing a 10 percent year-on-year drop. Nonetheless, this drop is far from defining the quality of Tata Nexon, which is one of the blockbuster cars of all time. Its arrival in 2017 powered the revival of the Indian carmaker and established it as one of the market leaders. While its eye-catching design gives it an attractive road presence, the Nexon packs a big punch with segment-leading ride comfort, exciting performance, and all modern-day features expected of a compact SUV. However, what puts the cherry on the cake is its 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, which ensures formidable passenger safety and makes it one of the safest cars in India.
In terms of mechanicals, the Nexon has a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine. Both engines come paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed AMT. Moreover, there is an optional 6-speed DCT automatic mated to the turbo petrol engine. The Tata Nexon is also available in CNG-powered variants which deliver a mileage of 24 km/kg, while the Tata Nexon EV comes with two battery packs. The 30 kWh battery pack offers a range of 325 km while the 40.5 kWh battery pack offers a range of 465 km.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
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The best-selling sedan in India, Maruti Dzire managed to sell 15,383 units in January 2025, which was an 8 percent drop from the 16,773 units it had sold in the same month last year. However, it is still the best-selling sedan in India and way ahead of its rivals in terms of sales. Moreover, last month, Maruti has recently launched the new-generation Maruti Dzire which is an impeccable package and a much-improved Dzire. With the new Dzire now on sale, these sales figures are expected to grow in the coming months. The new Maruti Dzire is the first Maruti car to score a 5-star rating on the Global NCAP safety test, and with this, it became one of the safest cars in India.
The new Maruti Dzire is powered by the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E petrol engine from the Maruti Swift. This engine delivers a mileage of 24.79 km/l with a petrol-manual powertrain, 25.71 km/l from a petrol-AMT powertrain, and 33.73 km/kg on CNG, which is available with only manual transmission.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
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The Maruti Fronx compact SUV is based on the iconic Maruti Baleno. Combining the success formula of the Baleno with the coveted SUV body type, the Fronx instantly connected with the masses after its launch in 2023. Today, the Fronx is selling well enough to be called one of the best-selling cars in India, and last month it grabbed a spot among the top ten by selling 15,192 units and registering an 11 percent year-on-year growth. Based on the Baleno, the Fronx carries similar interiors, features, and even most design elements. Moreover, its price does not differ much from that of the Baleno especially in lower variants, making it an extremely appealing Maruti compact SUV.
Maruti has equipped Fronx with a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbocharged Boosterjet petrol engine. A 5-speed manual gearbox comes with both engines, while there is a 5-speed AMT for NA engine and a 6-speed AT for turbo engine. Like most Maruti cars, the Fronx is also available in CNG variants that come with a 5-speed manual transmission and deliver a mileage of 28.51 km/kg.