India’s car sales charts shift month to month, but a few names — Maruti hatchbacks, the Tata Nexon, and the Hyundai Creta — appear again and again. This guide covers India’s top selling cars in September 2022 and other key months (September 2024, June 2023, November 2021, December 2021 and December 2022), giving you a complete monthly best-seller picture with trends.
Top Selling Cars in September 2022
Maruti Suzuki dominated September 2022. Reference figures from the month include the Baleno (19,369 units), WagonR (20,078 units), and Tata Nexon (around 13,000+ units). The WagonR and Baleno led the hatchback charts, the Nexon was the best-selling SUV, and the Hyundai Creta led the mid-size segment. Maruti held the majority of the top 10.
Top Selling Cars in September 2024
By September 2024, the SUV surge was even stronger. The Maruti WagonR, Swift, and Ertiga remained strong sellers, but SUVs like the Tata Nexon, Tata Punch, Hyundai Creta, and Mahindra Scorpio/XUV ranges featured prominently. The Maruti Ertiga and Dzire stayed in the top ranks, and the Punch frequently challenged for the best-selling-car crown overall — a sign of how dominant SUVs had become.
Top Selling Cars in June 2023
June 2023 continued FY2024’s strong start. The Maruti WagonR, Baleno, and Swift led hatchbacks, the Tata Nexon topped SUVs, and the Hyundai Creta led mid-size. The Maruti Brezza, Grand Vitara, and Mahindra Scorpio range also performed strongly, reflecting steady demand across segments.
Top Selling Cars in November 2021
November 2021 was still affected by the chip shortage, constraining supply during the festive season. Maruti hatchbacks (WagonR, Swift, Baleno, Alto) led, the Tata Nexon and Punch (newly launched) drove SUV demand, and the Hyundai Creta led mid-size. Waiting periods remained long across popular models.
Top Selling Cars in December 2021
December 2021, the year-end month, saw Maruti maintain leadership despite ongoing supply issues. The WagonR, Swift, and Baleno topped hatchbacks, the Nexon led SUVs, and the Punch — launched in October 2021 — quickly climbed the charts. Year-end discounts boosted demand.
Top Selling Cars in December 2022
December 2022 closed the year strongly as supply improved. The Maruti WagonR, Swift, Baleno, and Brezza led, the Tata Nexon and Punch dominated the SUV space, and the Hyundai Creta led mid-size. Mahindra’s Scorpio and XUV700 continued their resurgence, capping a recovery year for the industry.
Consistent Best-Sellers Across These Months
| Car | Segment | Typical Position |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti WagonR | Hatchback | Frequent #1 |
| Maruti Swift | Hatchback | Top 3 |
| Maruti Baleno | Premium Hatch | Top 3 |
| Tata Nexon | Compact SUV | Best-selling SUV |
| Maruti Brezza | Compact SUV | Top 6 |
| Tata Punch | Micro-SUV | Rising star |
| Hyundai Creta | Mid-size SUV | Segment leader |
| Maruti Dzire | Sedan | Top sedan |
Key Trends Across 2021–2024
A few clear patterns emerge: Maruti Suzuki consistently dominates the overall charts; the Tata Nexon is India’s reigning best-selling SUV; the Hyundai Creta leads mid-size SUVs; the Tata Punch rose rapidly to become a top-selling model; and the overall market shifted steadily from hatchbacks toward SUVs across these years. The 2021 months were shaped by the chip shortage, while 2022–2024 saw strong recovery and record volumes.
Final Thoughts
Across September 2022 and 2024, June 2023, November 2021, and December 2021 and 2022, India’s top selling cars tell a consistent story: Maruti dominance, the Tata Nexon ruling SUVs, the Hyundai Creta leading mid-size, and the relentless rise of SUVs like the Tata Punch. While monthly positions shift, these core best-sellers define the modern Indian car market.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which was the top selling car in September 2022? Maruti hatchbacks led — the WagonR (~20,078 units) and Baleno (~19,369 units) topped the charts, with the Tata Nexon leading SUVs.
Q2. How did September 2024 differ from earlier years? SUVs were even more dominant by 2024, with the Tata Punch and Nexon challenging hatchbacks for the top spots.
Q3. Which car consistently leads the SUV charts? The Tata Nexon has been India’s best-selling SUV across most of these months.
Q4. How did the chip shortage affect 2021 sales? It constrained supply during late 2021 (November and December), creating long waiting periods despite strong demand.
Q5. Which sedan sells the most in India? The Maruti Dzire is consistently India’s best-selling sedan across these periods.
