MC Auto Desk | July 11, 2025
The SUV segment is growing every year in India. It now accounts for almost 55% of the total car sales in the country.
With the arrival of new models almost every month, the SUV segment is catering to buyers across different price brackets. From entry-level to top-end luxury, there is one SUV for every customer.
Indian companies like Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have become the dominant players in the SUV segment, driving ahead of the likes of Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai India.
The Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra XUV700, Mahindra Thar Roxx, Tata Punch and Tata Nexon are among the most popular and top-selling SUV nameplates in India.
The Tata Nexon is the largest-selling Indian SUV in the domestic market with sales of 87,267 units in the first half (January-June) of 2025.
The popularity of the Mahindra Scorpio is at its peak at the moment, with the SUV clocking sales of 85,648 units (N and Classic combined) in H1 2025.
The Punch has turned out to be a trump card for Tata, posting sales of 84,579 units during the period from January to June.
The Mahindra Bolero keeps churning out handsome sales, year after year, being at 47,238 units in H1 2025.
Mahindra launched the XUV 3XO in 2024. This year, it has already posted sales of 45,979 units in the first six months.
The Mahindra XUV700 is a favourite among SUV buyers looking for a premium model. It has registered sales of 42,162 units in H1 2025.
The Thar Roxx entered the Indian market in 2024. It has moved ahead of the three-door Thar, selling 37,651 units in H1 2025.