As the popularity of SUVs continues to rise, sedan sales are beginning to stagnate. In January 2025, total sedan sales reached 32,332 units, marking a 4.49% year-over-year (YoY) decline but a 2.49% month-over-month (MoM) growth compared to 33,851 units sold in January 2024 and 31,546 units in December 2024. Here’s a look at the top 10 sedans in January 2025:
1. Maruti Suzuki Dzire
The best-selling sedan in India last month was the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which sold 15,383 units. This represented an 8.07% YoY decline from the 16,733 units sold last year and a 7.18% MoM drop from the 16,573 units sold the previous month. Dzire now accounts for 47.58% of total sales in this segment, down from 52.54% in December 2024.
2. Hyundai Aura
Coming in second, the Hyundai Aura sold 5,388 units in January, contributing to 16.66% of the total sales in this list. While the Aura saw a 2.32% YoY decline compared to 5,516 units sold last year, it experienced a significant MoM growth of 39.88%, gaining 1,536 units over the 3,852 units sold in December 2024.
3. Honda Amaze
The Honda Amaze secured third place with 3,591 units sold, becoming the brand’s best-selling sedan in India. The Amaze recorded a 20.83% YoY increase in sales, gaining 619 units compared to last year. However, its MoM sales fell by 3.16%, losing 117 units from the previous month. Amaze accounted for 11.11% of total sales in this segment.
4. VW Virtus
The VW Virtus came in fourth with 1,795 units sold. This represents a 20.47% MoM drop, losing 462 units compared to December 2024. YoY, the Virtus saw a 4.47% decline in sales.
5. Skoda Slavia
In fifth place, the Skoda Slavia sold 1,510 units. The Slavia also faced a MoM decline of 20.27%, losing 384 units from the previous month. However, the sedan’s YoY performance improved, registering a 21.58% growth.
6. Tata Tigor & Tigor EV
Combined sales of the Tata Tigor and Tigor EV reached 1,484 units in January 2025. While this shows a 3.57% YoY decline from 1,539 units sold last year, it marks a 40.80% MoM increase over the 1,054 units sold in December 2024.
7. Hyundai Verna
The Hyundai Verna sold 1,477 units in January 2025. It saw a significant 32% YoY decline, but its MoM sales surged by 69.38%.
8. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Despite nearing the end of its lifecycle, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz outperformed the Honda City with 768 units sold. It recorded an impressive 111.57% YoY growth and a 65.52% MoM increase in sales.
9. Honda City
Honda’s City sedan sold 739 units in January, marking a 34.19% YoY drop and a 5.62% MoM decline. The City lost 384 units YoY and 44 units compared to December 2024.
10. Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry saw a boost in sales, with 197 units sold in January 2025. Although this represents a 36.86% YoY decline, the Camry experienced a significant 123.86% MoM growth, possibly due to the appeal of its new model. Meanwhile, the Skoda Superb recorded no sales in January.
This summary of the top 10 sedans highlights the continued shift in consumer preferences, with some models showing resilience and others struggling to maintain momentum amidst the growing popularity of SUVs.
