Hyundai Creta Beats Tata Punch, Mahindra Scorpio and More to Become the Best-selling SUV of India in January

The Hyundai Creta topped the SUV sales chart in January 2025, posting an impressive 40% year-on-year growth. The SUV sold 18,522 units, a significant increase from 13,212 units in January 2024. At the recent Auto Expo, Hyundai also introduced a new electric variant to the already popular Creta line. The Creta and its new electric counterpart offer compelling features, including ventilated seats, dual displays, dual-zone climate control, and comprehensive safety equipment like 6 airbags and Level 2 ADAS. The Creta Electric adds further convenience with boss mode and V2L. With the Creta leading the charge, let's examine other strong contenders in the SUV market.

Tata Punch

Tata's micro-SUV, the Punch, secured second place on the SUV sales list for January 2025, with 16,231 units sold. This marks a year-on-year decline of 9.72%, as it sold 17,978 units during the same period in 2024.

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The Tata Punch comes in multiple powertrains, with the petrol variant starting at Rs 6 lakh. The petrol-CNG variant is priced from Rs 7.30 lakh, while the Punch EV starts at Rs 9.99 lakh, all ex-showroom prices. Additionally, last month, Tata announced a significant achievement, with the Punch surpassing the 5-lakh unit production milestone in India.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

In January, Maruti Suzuki's Grand Vitara ranked third, affirming its competitiveness within the segment. The SUV sold 15,784 units, reflecting a 17% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This substantial growth is particularly noteworthy given the 7,093 units sold in December 2024, indicating a significant rise in sales over the course of just one month. The Grand Vitara starts at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available in four broad trims (Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha).

Mahindra Scorpio, Scorpio-N

Mahindra's Scorpio SUV retained its spot on the sales chart last month. The Scorpio Classic and Scorpio-N models sold 15,442 units, marking an 8% year-on-year increase from the 14,293 units sold in January 2024. When compared to December 2024, the sales of these models surged by about 27%, demonstrating the SUV’s consistent demand in the market. The Scorpio Classic is priced at Rs 13.62 lakh, while the Scorpio-N is available for Rs 13.85 lakh. These are starting and ex-showroom prices.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon was the fifth best-selling SUV, despite a 10.39% year-on-year decrease. It sold 15,397 units, compared to 17,182 units in January of the previous year. The SUV also faced challenges in December 2024, with sales down 11% YoY to 13,536 units.

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Mechanically, the Tata Nexon is offered with four powertrain options: petrol, diesel, CNG, and electric. The ICE version starts at Rs 8 lakh, while the EV variant begins at Rs 12.49 lakh (both, ex-showroom).