{"id":22548,"date":"2026-06-08T07:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=22548"},"modified":"2026-06-08T07:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:00:34","slug":"best-selling-cars-may-26-sedan-beats-all-suvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=22548","title":{"rendered":"Best-selling cars May \u201826: Sedan beats all SUVs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131580257,imgsize-59688,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/best-selling-cars-may-26-sedan-beats-all-suvs.jpg\" alt=\"Best-selling cars May \u201826: Sedan beats all SUVs\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/maruti-suzuki\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a> Dzire topped the sales charts in May 2026 with total dispatches of 24,546 units, registering a 36 percent year-on-year growth. The latest-generation Dzire had last year received revised styling, improved features and an upgraded safety package.<!-- --> It is powered by Maruti\u2019s 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine and is also offered with a factory-fitted CNG option. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>In second place was the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which recorded sales of 20,686 units in May 2026. The crossover has quickly become one of Maruti\u2019s strongest-selling Nexa products since launch. Available with both naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engine options, the Fronx is positioned as a coupe-style compact SUV and is sold in both petrol and CNG versions. <!-- -->The model registered a strong 52 percent year-on-year growth.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained its position as India\u2019s highest-selling MPV with sales of 20,350 units. The three-row MPV continues to attract strong demand from large families as well as commercial buyers. Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine with petrol and CNG options, the Ertiga posted a 26 percent year-on-year increase in sales.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>Tata Motors secured the fourth position with the Punch, including EV sales, which clocked 20,208 units during the month. The Punch has consistently remained one of Tata\u2019s strongest-selling products thanks to its micro-SUV positioning and 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. The model registered a 54 percent year-on-year growth.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The Tata Nexon finished fifth with sales of 19,100 units. Offered with petrol, diesel, CNG and electric powertrain options, the Nexon remains one of the widest-ranging compact SUVs in the country. The SUV recorded a 46 percent year-on-year growth.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Maruti Suzuki Baleno emerged as one of the fastest-growing cars in the top 10 list. The premium hatchback recorded sales of 18,396 units and posted the highest year-on-year growth among the top-selling models at 58 percent. Sold through the Nexa dealership chain, the Baleno continues to compete in the premium hatchback segment with features such as a heads-up display, 360-degree camera and more.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R continued its strong run in the hatchback segment with sales of 18,076 units in May 2026. <!-- -->The tall-boy hatchback remains one of India\u2019s highest-selling cars due to its practical cabin space and fuel-efficient powertrains. The Wagon R lineup includes petrol and CNG options and recorded a 30 percent year-on-year growth.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>The Maruti Suzuki Swift secured the eighth spot with total sales of 17,519 units. The latest-generation Swift was launched last year with updated styling and a new Z-Series petrol engine aimed at improving efficiency. <!-- -->The hatchback registered a 24 percent year-on-year increase compared to the same period last year.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>Mahindra Scorpio, including both the Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic, recorded combined sales of 15,774 units in May 2026. The Scorpio range continues to be one of Mahindra\u2019s strongest-performing SUV nameplates, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 markets. The SUV lineup posted a 10 percent year-on-year growth.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>Rounding off the top 10 list was the Hyundai Creta, which sold 15,253 units during the month. Hyundai recently introduced the updated Creta with refreshed styling, ADAS features and a revised cabin layout. The midsize SUV continues to be available with petrol, turbo-petrol and diesel engine options, and recorded a 3 percent year-on-year increase in May 2026.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/auto\/cars\/best-selling-cars-may-26-sedan-beats-all-suvs\/articleshow\/131580059.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Maruti Suzuki Dzire topped the sales charts in May 2026 with total dispatches of 24,546 units, registering a 36 percent year-on-year growth. The latest-generation Dzire had last year received revised styling, improved features and an upgraded safety package. 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