January 2026 kicked off the year with strong momentum in India’s SUV market. From compact urban crossovers to rugged off-roaders and electric variants, Indian buyers continue to favor SUVs across segment.
| Rank | Model | January 2026 Sales (Units) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata Nexon (incl. EV) | 23,365 |
| 2 | Tata Punch (incl. EV) | 19,257 |
| 3 | Hyundai Creta (incl. EV) | 17,921 |
| 4 | Maruti Suzuki Brezza | 17,486 |
| 5 | Mahindra Scorpio (N + Classic) | 15,542 |
| 6 | Maruti Victoris | 15,240 |
| 7 | Mahindra Thar | 13,418 |
| 8 | Maruti Fronx | 13,353 |
| 9 | Hyundai Venue | 12,413 |
| 10 | Mahindra Bolero | 11,841 |
The Tata Nexon leads the sales chart in January 2026 with 23,365 units, followed by the Tata Punch at 19,257 units. Both models continue to benefit from strong demand across petrol, diesel, and electric variants.
The Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Brezza are also doing really well. Many families like these cars because they are comfortable and have lots of features.
The Mahindra Scorpio and Mahindra Thar are strong and powerful SUVs. People who like big and tough cars really enjoy them. The Mahindra Bolero is still popular, especially in villages.
The Maruti Fronx and Hyundai Venue are smaller SUVs, but many people still love them.


