Tata Nexon and Punch Lead September 2026 India SUV Sales
Tata's Nexon and Punch SUVs led India's September 2026 sales, taking a combined 25.7% share of the top 10 models.
Tata Nexon and Tata Punch led India's SUV sales in September 2026, with the Nexon selling 20,456 units and the Punch 20,333 units. Together, their 40,789-unit haul accounted for approximately 25.70% of sales among the top 10 models for the month. The broader top 10 SUV segment saw combined sales of 1,58,719 units, a 21.88% increase from September 2025 and a 5.82% rise over August 2026.
Tata said: "Nexon, including its EV version, topped the chart with 20,456 units." The two leaders, however, showed divergent monthly trends. While the Nexon grew 10.99% over its August 2026 tally, the Punch saw a 4.63% sequential decline, making it the only model in the top 10 to drop month-on-month. Year-on-year figures were stronger, with the Punch up 27.95% and the Nexon down 9.38% compared to September 2025.
Mixed performance across top models
While Nexon grew month-on-month, Punch declined sequentially despite strong yearly gains. The sales figures for the top two models illustrate the mixed market currents.
| Model | Sep 2026 Units | vs. Sep 2025 | vs. Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Nexon | 20,456 | -9.38% | +10.99% |
| Tata Punch | 20,333 | +27.95% | -4.63% |
Fronx and Creta show contrasting trajectories
Maruti Fronx posted strong yearly and monthly growth, whereas Hyundai Creta declined annually but improved monthly. The Fronx secured third place with 19,282 units. The Hyundai Creta followed in fourth with 17,657 units, representing a 6.38% drop from the previous year but an 8.40% gain over August 2026.
Mahindra's presence and Victoris' surge
Mahindra had five models in the broader top 25 rankings. Its Scorpio lineup, combining the Scorpio and Scorpio N, took fifth place with 17,313 units. This was a 5.76% annual decline but an 11.15% monthly improvement. The Victoris model followed with 13,111 units, recording the highest year-on-year growth on the list at a staggering 207.70%. This surge represented the largest annual volume gain, adding 8,850 units.
Rounding out the top 10 with steady performers
Kia Seltos, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV3XO completed the top 10 with notable monthly and annual growth patterns. The Seltos, in eighth, more than doubled its year-ago sales with 116.52% growth to 12,593 units. The Venue held ninth with 11,466 units, nearly unchanged from the previous year. The XUV3XO rounded out the list with 10,823 units, up 19.83% year-on-year. Mahindra said: "XUV3XO recorded the strongest month-on-month performance on the list, growing 30.37% from August’s 8,302 units." That increase of 2,521 units was the largest monthly volume gain among these SUVs.
Of the ten leading models, six registered year-on-year growth and nine improved on their August 2026 sales. Maruti Brezza secured sixth position with 15,685 units in September 2026.
