August 2025 wasn’t a good month for the Indian automotive industry with total standing at 3,27,719 units against 354,273 units in the same month last year. The decline was majorly due to the pending GST price revisions and monsoon disruptions in several states. All mainstream car manufacturers witnessed negative growth, while Toyota, MG and Skoda managed to post a YoY sales growth of 2.5%, 43.9% and 79.3%, respectively.
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In the 7-seater family car segment, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga emerged as the clear winner with sales of 18,445 units, slightly lower than 18,580 units sold in August 2024. Despite the marginal dip, the MPV not only topped its segment, but also became India’s best-selling car in August 2025.
India’s Top 10 7-Seater Family Cars
| Model | Aug 2025 Sales | Aug 2024 Sales | YoY Growth |
| Maruti Ertiga | 18,445 | 18,580 | -1% |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 9,840 | 13,787 | -29% |
| Toyota Innova | 9,304 | 9,687 | -4% |
| Mahindra Bolero | 8,109 | 6,494 | +25% |
| Kia Carens | 6,822 | 5,881 | +16% |
| Mahindra XUV700 | 4,956 | 9,007 | -45% |
| Maruti XL6 | 2,973 | 2,740 | +9% |
| Toyota Fortuner | 2,508 | 2,338 | +7% |
| Renault Triber | 1,870 | 1,514 | +24% |
| Tata Safari | 1,489 | 1,951 | -24% |
- Recently, the carmaker updated the Ertiga model lineup with features such as dedicated vents with blower speed control for third-row, 2 Type-C USB ports for second and third row seats, repositioned AC vents and redesigned rear roof spoiler. Following the GST Reforms, the Maruti Ertiga’s prices drop by up to Rs 47,000, and now it’s priced from Rs 8.80 lakh onwards.
- With sales of 9,840 units, the Mahindra Scorpio secured the second spot among India’s top-selling 7-seater family cars. However, its YoY sales declined by 29 percent. The Toyota Innova followed closely in third place 7-with 9,304 units against 9,687 units.
- The Mahindra Bolero and XUV700 grabbed the fourth and sixth positions with sales of 8,109 units and 4,956 units, respectively. While the Bolero saw a significant YoY decline of 25%, the XUV700 witnessed a steep decline of 45%.
- The Kia Carens (including the new Carens Clavis and Carens Clavis EV) posted monthly sales of 6,822 units in August 2025 as opposed to 5,881 units in the corresponding month previous year. It was the fifth top-selling 7-seater with a massive YoY growth of 16%.
- The Maruti XL6, Toyota Fortuner and Renault Triber secured the seventh, eighth and ninth spots with sales of 2,973 units, 2,508 units and 1,870 units, respectively. Finally, the Tata Safari managed to grab the tenth position with sales of 1,489 units, despite a 24% YoY decline.
