The demand for compact SUVs has been rising rapidly among Indian buyers over the last few years. In September 2025, this trend continued, and Tata Nexon once again claimed the top position in the country’s SUV sales chart.
According to sales data, Tata Nexon registered 22,573 new buyers in September 2025. Compared to the same month last year (September 2024), when 11,470 units were sold, the Nexon’s sales grew by an impressive 97% year-on-year.
Let’s take a detailed look at the top 10 best-selling compact SUVs in India for September 2025.
🥈 Tata Punch Holds Second Spot
At number two on the list is the Tata Punch, which also performed strongly in the market. Tata sold 15,891 units of the Punch SUV in September 2025, marking a 16% increase in annual sales.
This strong performance shows Tata Motors’ dominance in the compact SUV segment with both the Nexon and Punch securing the top two ranks.
🥉 Maruti Fronx Sales Drop Slightly
Taking the third spot is Maruti Suzuki Fronx, which recorded a slight dip in sales. Maruti sold 13,767 units of the Fronx SUV, marking a 1% drop compared to last year.
While the Fronx remains one of Maruti’s popular models, the tough competition from Tata and Hyundai appears to be affecting its sales growth.
🚗 Hyundai Venue at Fourth Position
At number four, the Hyundai Venue showed a positive trend, with 11,484 units sold in September 2025. This marks a 12% growth in sales compared to the same month last year.
The Venue continues to be one of the most reliable choices for buyers who prefer a feature-rich, compact SUV.
📉 Maruti Brezza Sales Drop 34%
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza, once a market leader, slipped to the fifth position in September 2025. The SUV recorded 10,173 unit sales, showing a 34% year-on-year decline.
The drop indicates growing competition in this segment, especially from Tata and Hyundai models.
⚙️ Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO Performance
At sixth place, the Kia Sonet recorded 9,300 unit sales, showing a 13% decline compared to last year.
Meanwhile, at seventh position, the Mahindra XUV 3XO sold 9,032 units, maintaining a stable presence in the list of India’s top-selling compact SUVs.
🚘 Hyundai Exter, Skoda Kushaq, and Toyota Taisor in the Top 10
- 8th: Hyundai Exter – 5,643 units sold, down by 18% year-on-year.
- 9th: Skoda Kushaq – 4,318 units sold, maintaining decent performance in the premium compact SUV space.
- 10th: Toyota Taisor – 2,297 units sold, with a 1% growth compared to last year.
Even though these SUVs are lower in the rankings, they continue to attract niche customer segments in India.