Top Selling Cars in India 2025: Complete Market Analysis

Top Selling Cars in India 2025: The Indian passenger vehicle market wrapped up 2025 with impressive momentum, as December sales figures revealed strong consumer demand across leading automotive brands. The month proved particularly successful for domestic manufacturers, with Maruti Suzuki maintaining its undisputed leadership position in the competitive landscape.

Top Selling Cars in India 2025

Top Selling Cars in India 2025

Rank	Car Manufacturer	Dec 2025 Sales (Units)	Dec 2024 Sales (Units)	YoY Growth (%)
1	Maruti Suzuki	1,78,646	1,30,115	37.30%
2	Mahindra	50,946	41,424	22.99%
3	Tata Motors	50,046	44,221	13.17%
4	Hyundai India	42,416	42,208	0.49%
5	Toyota Kirloskar	34,159	24,887	37.26%

 

1. Maruti Suzuki: The Unstoppable Leader

Maruti Suzuki continued its reign at the top, delivering an outstanding performance with 178,646 units sold in December 2025. This remarkable achievement represents a substantial year-over-year growth of 37.30% compared to the 130,115 units sold during the same period in 2024. The company’s diverse portfolio and strong dealer network enabled it to capture maximum market share during the crucial year-end sales period.

2. Mahindra: SUV Specialist Secures Second Spot

The homegrown SUV manufacturer Mahindra claimed the runner-up position with impressive numbers. The company found 50,946 new customers in December 2025, marking a healthy annual increase of 22.99% over the 41,424 units delivered in December 2024. Mahindra’s focus on utility vehicles continues to resonate with Indian buyers seeking robust and feature-rich options.

3. Tata Motors: Consistent Growth in Third Place

Tata Motors secured the third position with 50,046 unit sales last month. The company demonstrated steady progress with a 13.17% year-over-year increase from the 44,221 units recorded in December 2024. Tata’s expanding electric vehicle lineup and competitive pricing strategy contributed to this positive performance.

4. Hyundai: Stable Performance in Competitive Market

South Korean automaker Hyundai held onto fourth place with 42,416 vehicles delivered to customers. While the company showed modest growth of 0.49% compared to 42,208 units in December 2024, it maintained its strong presence in the premium hatchback and compact SUV segments.

5. Toyota: Spectacular Growth Enters Top Five

Toyota earned its spot in the top five with an exceptional showing of 34,159 units sold in December 2025. The Japanese manufacturer recorded an impressive 37.26% surge over the 27,887 units from the previous year, demonstrating the growing appeal of its hybrid technology and reliable vehicle lineup among Indian consumers.

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Complete Market Overview: December 2025 Car Sales

The December 2025 sales landscape extended well beyond the leading five manufacturers:

• Kia Motors: 18,659 units
• MG Motor: 6,500 units
• Honda: 5,807 units
• Skoda: 5,567 units
• Volkswagen: 4,356 units
• Renault: 3,845 units
• Nissan: 1,902 units
• Citroen: 1,190 units
• Jeep: 292 units

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December 2025 highlighted several important trends in the Indian automotive sector. The substantial growth rates achieved by Maruti Suzuki and Toyota suggest strong consumer confidence and pent-up demand being fulfilled. Meanwhile, Mahindra and Tata Motors continue to benefit from the SUV boom that has transformed buyer preferences in recent years.

The year-end sales surge typically reflects attractive festive offers, year-end discounts, and consumers looking to purchase vehicles before potential price revisions in the new year. With these robust numbers, the Indian auto industry appears well-positioned for continued growth in 2026.