October 2022 was a peak festive month in India, traditionally one of the strongest for car sales as Diwali demand surged. Maruti Suzuki led the charts comprehensively. This guide ranks the top 25 selling cars in October 2022, with segment breakdowns, highlights, and market trends.
October 2022: Market Overview
Festive demand drove strong volumes, with the top 25 best-sellers accounting for the bulk of total sales. Maruti Suzuki dominated with roughly ten models in the list. Reference points from this month include the WagonR (17,945 units), Swift (17,231), Baleno (17,149), and Tata Nexon (13,767) — all of which grew further the following year.
Top Sellers in October 2022 (Leaders)
1–5: Maruti Leads
The Maruti WagonR (~17,945 units), Swift (~17,231 units), and Baleno (~17,149 units) led the hatchback charts, joined by the Brezza and Alto, underlining Maruti’s grip.
6–10: SUVs & Sedans
The Tata Nexon (~13,767 units, best-selling SUV), Hyundai Creta (~11,880 units), Maruti Dzire (~12,321 units), Ertiga, and Tata Punch (~10,982 units) rounded out the upper ranks.
Top 25 Selling Cars in October 2022 (Representative Ranking)
| Rank | Car | Segment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti WagonR | Hatchback |
| 2 | Maruti Swift | Hatchback |
| 3 | Maruti Baleno | Premium Hatch |
| 4 | Tata Nexon | Compact SUV |
| 5 | Maruti Dzire | Sedan |
| 6 | Maruti Brezza | Compact SUV |
| 7 | Maruti Alto | Hatchback |
| 8 | Hyundai Creta | Mid-size SUV |
| 9 | Tata Punch | Micro-SUV |
| 10 | Maruti Ertiga | MPV |
| 11 | Maruti Eeco | Van/MPV |
| 12 | Hyundai Venue | Sub-4m SUV |
| 13 | Mahindra Scorpio | SUV |
| 14 | Tata Tiago | Hatchback |
| 15 | Maruti Celerio | Hatchback |
| 16 | Hyundai i20 | Premium Hatch |
| 17 | Kia Sonet | Sub-4m SUV |
| 18 | Hyundai Grand i10 | Hatchback |
| 19 | Mahindra Bolero | SUV |
| 20 | Kia Seltos | Mid-size SUV |
| 21 | Maruti S-Presso | Hatchback |
| 22 | Mahindra XUV700 | SUV |
| 23 | Tata Altroz | Premium Hatch |
| 24 | Hyundai Aura | Sedan |
| 25 | Toyota Innova | MPV |
Representative ranking based on the period’s consistent best-sellers; exact positions vary by source.
What the October 2022 Numbers Tell Us
The festive month confirmed Maruti’s dominance, the Nexon’s SUV leadership, and the Creta’s mid-size strength, with Mahindra’s Scorpio and XUV700 marking its SUV resurgence. The strong volumes reflected pent-up festive demand and the broader SUV boom.
Final Thoughts
The top 25 selling cars in October 2022 reflected a festive-fuelled market led by Maruti hatchbacks, the Tata Nexon, and the Hyundai Creta, with Mahindra surging on its new SUVs. The month captured India’s peak buying season and its enduring twin demand for value hatchbacks and SUVs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which was the top selling car in October 2022? The Maruti Suzuki WagonR led with around 17,945 units.
Q2. Which SUV sold the most in October 2022? The Tata Nexon, with about 13,767 units, was the best-selling SUV.
Q3. How many Maruti models were in the top 25? Maruti Suzuki held around ten of the top 25 positions.
Q4. Why were sales high in October 2022? The Diwali festive season traditionally drives peak car demand in India.
Q5. Did the Hyundai Creta feature? Yes — the Creta (~11,880 units) led the mid-size SUV segment.
