TL;DR
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire compact sedan has remarkably outsold all other sedans combined and emerged as India's top-selling car model in 2025, defying the prevailing SUV trend.
In a surprising market anomaly, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire compact sedan has outsold all other sedans combined in India from January to October 2025, despite the widespread dominance of SUVs. The Dzire sold 174,334 units, significantly surpassing the 142,456 units collectively sold by nine other sedans.
This performance positions the Dzire as the largest-selling single model in India for 2025, an unusual feat in an SUV-dominated market. The fourth-generation Dzire, launched in November 2024, has gained popularity among both private buyers and fleet customers, partly due to its 5-star crash safety ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP.
Industry experts suggest that Maruti Suzuki has successfully marketed the Dzire to private buyers who find SUVs to be overpriced. Additionally, the discontinuation of the Ciaz sedan allowed the Dzire to capture loyal customers seeking a sedan from the brand. Its CNG variants are particularly favored by the fleet segment, contributing significantly to its overall sales success.
