Maruti Dzire tops October sedan sales as festival season boosts market

Maruti Suzuki Dzire remained the top-selling sedan in India during October 2026 by selling 20,649 units. This figure stayed close to the 20,791 units sold in October 2025, marking a very slight drop of 0.7 percent while still capturing more than half of the entire segment share. Hyundai Aura took second place with 7,349 units sold, which is a 26.4 percent jump from the 5,815 units sold in the previous year. Tata Motors secured the third spot with its newly launched sedan, Tata Aeris, which recorded 4,005 sales in its opening month. Honda Amaze stood fourth with 3,337 units sold, reflecting an 8.1 percent decline compared to October 2025. Skoda Slavia rounded out the top five by registering 2,638 units, a massive 60.1 percent growth over the 1,648 units sold the year before. Several other models also saw notable sales figures across the market. Volkswagen Virtus recorded 1,888 units sold, while Hyundai Verna dropped to 775 units. Honda City maintained steady demand with 596 units sold, showing a 3.1 percent rise. Tata Tigor saw a sharp fall to 334 units, and Toyota Camry finished the top ten list with 202 units sold.

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Festive periods like Dussehra and Diwali traditionally drive high vehicle purchases across India as buyers view the timing as auspicious. Even as sport utility vehicles gain immense popularity in the modern market, practical family sedans continue to hold strong demand due to fuel efficiency and comfort.