The 7-seater segment in the Indian automotive market is highly popular, including models with MPV and SUV body styles. However, among family car enthusiasts, MPVs are preferred. In this segment, one model has maintained a dominant position for many years without facing serious competition.
This refers to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, which holds approximately half of the MPV market. There are also other vehicles based on this model that are sold in rebranded and modified versions. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the best-selling 7-seater MPV.
According to July data, the company sold 21,606 units of this vehicle. In July of last year, 16,604 units were sold, demonstrating a year-on-year growth of 30.1%. This vehicle holds a 46% share of the segment.
Toyota Innova Hycross and Crysta are in second place; data for these two vehicles is combined. In July 2026, 9,976 units were sold. Innova sales remain stable, as 9,119 units were sold in July of last year. This vehicle holds a 21.3% share of the segment.
Kia Carens and Kia Clavis take third place, selling 5,352 units in July. Meanwhile, sales of the Kia Carens in July this year decreased by 29.6% compared to last year, but the vehicle's market share is 11.4%.
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 sold 3,791 units in July, holding an 8.1% market share. This vehicle is a premium version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and is supplied through Nexa dealerships. Toyota Rumion is in fifth place, with 2,632 units sold, compared to only 576 units sold last year.
Notably, the Rumion is also a rebranded version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. This vehicle holds a 5.6% share of the segment. Thus, the Ertiga's market share exceeds half of the market.
In July 2026, 1,762 units of Renault Triber, 1,386 units of Nissan Gravita, 262 units of Maruti Suzuki Invictus, 91 units of Kia Carnival, and 72 units of Toyota Vellfire were also sold.
