{"id":3646,"date":"2026-02-20T15:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3646"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:15:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T10:45:33","slug":"best-selling-cars-in-india-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/best-selling-cars-in-india-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Selling Cars in India January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3646\" class=\"elementor elementor-3646\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-233c038 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"233c038\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2db907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2db907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">India\u2019s passenger vehicle market entered 2026 on a high note, driven by robust sales and shifting consumer preferences. January sales data highlights a dominant trend: SUVs remain the most sought-after vehicles, while compact sedans and MPVs continue to offer excellent value for Indian families.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fc11e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fc11e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in India: January 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84f225b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84f225b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Tata Nexon: Leading the Pack<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 23,365\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +52% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tata Nexon secured the top spot, recording a remarkable 52% year-on-year growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Why Nexon Continues to Excel:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5-star safety rating<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choice of petrol, diesel, and electric variants<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Feature-rich line-up<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Competitive pricing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nexon\u2019s appeal among urban buyers lies in its safety, strong road presence, modern features, and the growing contribution of its electric variant.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Maruti Dzire: The Sedan Survivor<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 19,629\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +28% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maruti Dzire proves that compact sedans are still in demand, maintaining its status as India\u2019s most trusted family sedan.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Key Advantages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent fuel efficiency<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Affordable pricing<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong resale value<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popular among fleet operators and private buyers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Dzire\u2019s consistent rise reflects Indian customers\u2019 focus on practicality and efficiency.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Tata Punch: Compact SUV on the Rise<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 19,257\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +19% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tata Punch\u2019s compact size, SUV styling, and affordability make it a favorite in both urban and semi-urban markets.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Hyundai Creta: Still a Contender<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 17,921\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> -3% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite a slight dip in sales, the Hyundai Creta remains a top choice among mid-size SUVs thanks to its refreshed design and feature-packed interiors.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Maruti Ertiga: MPV of Choice<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 17,892\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +26% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Maruti Ertiga continues to attract large families, taxi operators, and budget-conscious buyers with its hybrid technology and impressive fuel economy.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Maruti Swift: The Hatchback Mainstay<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 17,806\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +4% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Swift remains a favorite among first-time car buyers, young professionals, and city commuters, proving that hatchbacks still have a place in the market.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Maruti Brezza: Compact SUV Favorite<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 17,486\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +19% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brezza\u2019s brand trust, updated styling, competitive pricing, and reliable petrol engine keep it strong in the compact SUV segment.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"8\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Maruti Baleno: Under Pressure<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 16,782\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> -16% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Baleno\u2019s declining sales highlight the shift of buyers toward compact SUVs that offer similar pricing with added ground clearance and features.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"9\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Mahindra Scorpio: Rugged Appeal<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 15,542\u2003<strong>Growth:<\/strong> +1% YoY<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Scorpio\u2019s steady performance is fueled by its rugged design and popularity in Tier 2, Tier 3 cities, and rural markets.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"10\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> Maruti Fronx: Urban Crossover<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Units Sold:<\/strong> 15,240<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Blending hatchback practicality with SUV styling, the Fronx appeals especially to young urban buyers seeking versatility.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93e7a9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93e7a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Market Trends in January 2026<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8277040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8277040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>SUVs Dominate Indian Roads<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The majority of the top 10 models were SUVs or SUV-inspired vehicles, reflecting India\u2019s preference for higher ground clearance, road presence, advanced safety, and feature-rich interiors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Compact Sedans and MPVs Remain Relevant<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite the SUV boom, models like the Dzire and Ertiga demonstrate sustained demand among families and in fleet markets, driven by fuel efficiency and practicality.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pressure on Premium Hatchbacks<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A sharp 16% decline in Baleno sales signals a shift as buyers opt for compact SUVs, attracted by similar pricing and added features.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tata Motors\u2019 Growing Influence<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With Nexon leading and Punch among the top sellers, Tata Motors is strengthening its foothold, thanks to a strong safety record and a strategic push toward electric vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895c3af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"895c3af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expert Analysis: What to Expect for FY26<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abddf21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abddf21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Industry experts highlight three clear trends:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Safety ratings are increasingly influencing purchase decisions.<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SUVs are steadily replacing hatchbacks in popularity.<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Brand trust remains pivotal.<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If current trends continue, FY26 could witness:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SUVs capturing more than 55% market share<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A surge in electric vehicle adoption<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Intense competition between Tata and Maruti<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nexon and Dzire emerging as top contenders for market leadership<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d34c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3d34c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nexon vs Dzire: Who Will Lead FY26?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0898057 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0898057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Nexon\u2019s Strengths:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rapid sales growth<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Availability in both EV and ICE versions<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Superior safety ratings<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Dzire\u2019s Strengths:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Renowned for fuel efficiency<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Low ownership costs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong rural and urban reach<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the SUV trend continues, Nexon may maintain its lead, but Dzire\u2019s stability cannot be overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7539f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7539f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cabd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72cabd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The start of 2026 reaffirms India\u2019s love for SUVs and the growing importance of safety and value. As Tata and Maruti compete for the top spot, buyers can expect more choices and innovation in the months ahead.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf36c0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf36c0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c882ad uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"3c882ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-634' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-d7398aa\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-d7398aa uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69db7e0012a68\">Which car sold the most in India in January 2026?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tata Nexon, with 23,365 units sold\u2014a 52% increase from last year.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-1a324ee\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-1a324ee uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69db7e0012ac5\">How many Maruti Dzire cars were sold in January 2026?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">19,629 units, representing a 28% year-on-year growth.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-acaf308\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-acaf308 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69db7e0012afe\">Are SUVs dominating the Indian car market?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, most best-sellers in January 2026 were SUVs or crossovers.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-546503a\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 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gaining market share?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, strong sales of the Nexon and Punch indicate growing momentum.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s passenger vehicle market entered 2026 on a high note, driven by robust sales and shifting consumer preferences. 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