Kia Seltos reaches 700,000 units sold, demonstrating the popularity of Indian SUVs

October proved to be an outstanding month for Mahindra as the company set a new record for total wholesale sales of SUVs in its history. In October, the company sold 73,338 units of vehicles, thereby exceeding the annual threshold of 600,000 SUV sales. This marks the second consecutive year the brand has reached this milestone.

From January to October 2026, the company sold 615,280 SUVs, which is 19% more compared to the same period last year when 518,321 cars were sold. Despite November having begun, Mahindra trails last year's total sales by only 10,323 units.

In 2025, the company sold 625,603 SUVs throughout the entire year, and it is expected that it will surpass this figure in November. Following the introduction of GST 2.0, only October 2026 and October 2025 have been months where Mahindra's monthly sales exceeded 70,000 units.

Recently, Mahindra launched its first CNG SUV—the XUV 3XO CNG. According to the brand, this model has received excellent feedback from buyers and is advertised with a mileage of 24.7 kilometers per kilogram.

Analyzing sales for the first 10 months of 2026, it is noted that the best result was achieved in the first quarter (January-March), when 183,800 units were sold, representing a 23% increase compared to last year. In the second quarter (April-June), 174,745 units were sold, demonstrating a 15% growth relative to 2025.

The third quarter (July-September) showed sales of 183,397 SUVs, which is 40% higher than the third quarter of last year. The fourth quarter started with sales of 73,338 units. The company has a good chance of approaching 200,000 units in this quarter and exceeding the annual sales volume of 700,000 for the first time in its history, possibly reaching 750,000.

JSVW MG Motor recently launched the Hector Tomahawk Electric model in the Indian market, and the car is in high demand. In October 2026, 1545 units of this car were registered, compared to 443 units registered in September, indicating a significant increase in sales.

Thanks to these figures, the MG Hector Tomahawk Electric has become the company's second best-selling electric vehicle. According to reports, MG sold 5965 electric vehicles in October, which is 8 percent more than in September. In September 2026, the company sold 5521 electric cars, and these figures reflect customer registrations.

Regarding the Tomahawk EV model itself, its registration only began in September, so the car had less time for sales in September than in October, when it was available for the entire month. This car is available in both five-seater and seven-seater variants.

Customers prefer the seven-seater variant, which accounted for about 65 percent of the total units sold, or approximately 1000 cars. The car is offered with a Battery as a Service (BaaS) rental price of 13.99 rupees, while the battery charging cost is 4.90 rupees per kilometer.

After the introductory offer ended, the car's price increased by 75 thousand rupees. Its export price now ranges from 20.25 to 24.25 lakhs. The car is equipped with a 69.2 kWh battery and a front electric motor that generates 201 hp and 310 Nm of torque.

The claimed range of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV is 518 kilometers. The car features numerous functions, including a 39.6 cm display, wireless charging, and a gesture control touchscreen. Safety features include 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, and a 360-degree camera.

In terms of luggage space, the five-seater MG Hector Tomahawk has a capacity of 610 liters, while the seven-seater variant has a trunk volume of 192 liters. When the rear seats are folded down, the trunk volume increases to 528 liters.

The Sealion 7 model from the Chinese company BYD has demonstrated outstanding results in the Indian market. This model is currently the best-selling BYD vehicle in India. The company introduced it last February, and to date, 5,000 units have been sold.

Sales of this car in the Indian market indicate the growing influence of BYD. The Sealion 7 is positioned not as a budget option, but as a luxurious electric SUV equipped with powerful features. Among the price categories that the Sealion 7 falls into are many other premium brands.

The Sealion 7 is developed based on BYD's specialized electric vehicle architecture and utilizes the company's Blade battery technology. In the premium configuration, the car is equipped with an 82.56 kWh battery, which has a claimed range of 567 kilometers.

The highest-spec version includes a dual-motor setup and all-wheel drive capability. This variant is capable of developing 530 hp and 690 Nm of torque, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. Premium and sport versions are also equipped with a panoramic glass roof and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen. The car received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.

BYD added a dynamic version to its lineup, which was presented in August 2026. The dynamic version of the Sealion 7 is priced at 41.90 lakh rupees and is equipped with a 71.8 kWh battery, providing a claimed range of 520 kilometers. The sale of 5,000 units is a positive sign for the company.

Recently, BYD released a special edition Sealion 7, which was available only in a quantity of 150 units in the Indian market. This edition, based on the premium version, was released at a price of 50.6 lakh rupees for the car with an exhibition price. Furthermore, BYD plans to soon launch its new brand Denza in India.