₹6 Lakh Maruti Baleno Overtakes Nexon and Dzire, Hyundai Creta Falls Out of Top 10

India Car Market, December 2025: The Indian car market witnessed a dramatic shake-up in December 2025, with some models soaring to the top and others falling behind. Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the premium hatchback, stunned the market by surpassing Tata Nexon and Maruti Dzire to become the top-selling car of the month, while Hyundai Creta failed to make it to the Top 10 list.

The month brought surprises across segments, as buyers responded enthusiastically to a range of models. Maruti Suzuki dominated the top-selling list with multiple models, including Baleno, Fronx, Dzire, Swift, Brezza, Ertiga, and WagonR. Tata Motors’ Nexon and Punch continued to perform well among SUVs, while Mahindra & Mahindra’s Scorpio secured a spot in the top 10.

Here’s a look at the Top 10 Best-Selling Cars of December 2025:

1. Maruti Suzuki Baleno – The premium hatchback made a spectacular comeback, topping the list with 22,108 units sold. The Baleno starts at an ex-showroom price of ₹5.99 lakh.
2. Maruti Suzuki Fronx – The stylish crossover SUV secured the second spot with 20,706 units sold.
3. Tata Nexon – Despite strong sales momentum in the previous months, Nexon slipped to third place with 19,375 units sold.
4. Maruti Suzuki Dzire – Last year’s top seller came fourth, with 19,072 units sold. Dzire sold 2.14 lakh units in 2025, leading the annual charts.
5. Maruti Suzuki Swift – The popular hatchback secured fifth place with 18,767 units sold, praised for its looks and features.
6. Maruti Suzuki Brezza – The compact sub-4 meter SUV bounced back in December with 17,704 units sold, after a dip earlier in the year.
7. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – The 7-seater MPV sold 16,586 units, maintaining consistent monthly sales.
8. Tata Punch – The small SUV continued to perform well in the top 10 (exact units not specified).
9. Mahindra Scorpio – The SUV sold 15,885 units, ranking ninth in December.
10. Maruti Suzuki WagonR – The family favorite secured the last spot in the top 10 with 14,575 units sold.

December 2025 proved to be a landmark month, showing how competitive the Indian car market has become, with Maruti Suzuki’s Baleno claiming the crown at just under ₹6 lakh, leaving rivals like Nexon, Dzire, and even Creta behind.