The Indian automobile industry witnessed significant shifts in August 2025. While Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate the charts, other brands like Hyundai and Tata Motors are strengthening their positions with strong SUV and compact car sales.
This report covers the top 10 best-selling cars in August 2025, their year-on-year (YoY) comparison with August 2024, and key insights into market trends.
Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in August 2025
In-Depth Analysis:
1. Maruti Suzuki’s Continued Dominance
- Maruti Suzuki secured 7 out of the top 10 spots, showcasing its stronghold on the Indian car market.
- Ertiga continues to dominate with 18,445 units, despite a marginal 1% YoY decline. Its popularity is driven by flexible 7-seater capacity and CNG availability.
- Dzire emerged as the biggest gainer, growing 55% YoY with 16,509 units, thanks to high demand for affordable sedans in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
- Baleno and Fronx remained stable performers, showing minimal fluctuations in sales.
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2. SUV Segment:
- SUVs accounted for 4 out of the top 10 models, contributing over 50% of total sales.
- Hyundai Creta retained its segment leadership, selling 15,924 units, despite a slight 5% YoY dip due to new competition in the compact SUV market.
- Tata Nexon grew 14% YoY, reaching 14,004 units, aided by strong demand for its EV variant and safety ratings.
- Brezza, once a leader in the subcompact SUV space, suffered a 29% YoY decline, dropping from 19,190 units to 13,620 units.
The SUV war is intensifying between Creta, Nexon, Brezza, and Fronx. Upcoming launches like the Hyundai Exter Turbo and Tata Curvv EV could further disrupt this segment.
3. Hatchbacks sales:
- Wagon R sales dropped 12% YoY as buyers shift towards compact SUVs in a similar price range.
- Swift also reported a 4% decline, signaling increased competition from rivals like Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz.
- Baleno, however, remained a stable performer, maintaining its position due to premium features and high mileage.
Hatchbacks are gradually losing dominance as consumer preference shifts towards affordable compact SUVs offering better features and road presence.
Market Trends – August 2025
- SUVs dominate with models like Creta, Nexon, Brezza, and Fronx contributing strongly to overall sales.
- Compact sedans like Dzire are making a comeback with massive growth.
- Electric & hybrid launches are influencing customer preferences, but ICE vehicles still lead in volume.
Top 3 Best-Selling Cars – August 2025
| Sr.No | Car Model | Units Sold | YoY Growth |
| 1 | Ertiga | 18,445 | -1% |
| 2 | Dzire | 16,509 | +55% |
| 3 | Creta | 15,924 | -5% |
The Indian automobile market in August 2025 shows a clear shift towards SUVs and compact sedans. While Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate, Tata Nexon and Hyundai Creta are catching up fast. The coming months will likely bring more competition with new launches in the compact SUV and EV segments.
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