India's Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in October 2026: Maruti WagonR Takes No. 1 Spot, Brezza Sales Jump 86%
Maruti Suzuki has once again demonstrated its strong presence in the Indian automobile market. According to October 2026 sales figures, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR emerged as the country's best-selling car, while the company's popular compact SUV, the Brezza, secured the second position with an impressive 86% year-on-year sales increase.
Meanwhile, Tata Motors and Hyundai also maintained their presence in the rankings, with popular SUVs such as the Nexon, Punch and Creta attracting strong customer demand.
1. Maruti Suzuki WagonR Becomes India's Best-Selling CarDuring the same month last year, the company sold 18,970 units, meaning WagonR sales increased by approximately 25% year-on-year.
Known for its practical design, spacious cabin and fuel-efficient engine options, the WagonR continues to appeal to Indian families looking for an affordable and convenient city car.
2. Maruti Brezza Records Massive 86% Sales GrowthThe compact SUV recorded sales of 22,436 units, compared with 12,087 units in October 2025. This represents an impressive year-on-year growth of approximately 86%.
With this performance, the Brezza secured second place in the overall passenger car sales rankings, overtaking popular competitors such as the Tata Nexon.
The Brezza's strong performance highlights the growing demand for compact SUVs in India.
The Tata Nexon secured third place with sales of 21,960 units in October 2026.
Although the Nexon remained among the country's best-selling SUVs, its sales declined slightly by around 1% compared with the corresponding month last year.
As a result, the Nexon moved down from second to third position in the monthly rankings.
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Of the 10 best-selling cars, seven belonged to Maruti Suzuki, while Tata Motors secured two positions and Hyundai claimed one.
The company's performance across hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and MPVs suggests that it continues to attract buyers with different budgets and vehicle preferences.
At the same time, the impressive sales growth of the Brezza indicates that demand for compact SUVs remains particularly strong.
With the WagonR leading the rankings and the Brezza recording exceptional growth, October 2026 turned out to be another successful month for Maruti Suzuki in the Indian automobile market.