Market Overview – Car Sales Report India’s auto sector showed
Market Overview – Car Sales Report
India’s auto sector showed mixed performance in May 2025 Car Sales report with Mahindra emerging as the biggest winner, dethroning Hyundai to claim the No.2 spot. While Maruti retained its leadership, the real story was the 34% YoY growth in EV sales across brands. Here’s the complete breakdown:
Top Performers (YoY Growth)
| Brand | May 2025 Sales | YoY Change | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skoda | 6,740 | +134% | Kylaq SUV launch |
| MG (JSW) | 6,304 | +40% | Windsor EV demand |
| Mahindra | 52,431 | +21% | XUV700, Thar EV |
| Toyota | 29,280 | +16% | Neo Drive hybrid |
| Kia | 22,315 | +14% | Carens Clavis |
Sales Slump (YoY Decline)
| Brand | May 2025 Sales | YoY Drop | Reasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | 1,354 | -39% | Aging lineup |
| Renault | 2,502 | -32.5% | No new launches |
| Honda | 3,950 | -30% | Amaze facelift delayed |
| VW | 2,848 | -13% | Taigun supply issues |
May 2025 Car Sales Performance – Brand Wise Breakdown
| Rank | Brand | May 2025 Sales | YoY Change | Top Models | Key Highlights | Challenges/Upcoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki | 1,35,962 | -5% | Brezza, Fronx, Swift | – Market leader – CNG models strong | Entry-level (Alto/S-Presso) down 18% |
| 2 | Mahindra | 52,431 | +21% | XUV700, Scorpio-N | – EV contribution 12% – Thar EV success | XUV 9E launch in Q3 2025 |
| 3 | Hyundai | 43,861 | -11% | Creta, Venue | – Ioniq 5 EV gaining traction | Plant shutdown affected supply |
| 4 | Tata Motors | 41,557 | -11% | Nexon, Punch, Harrier EV | – Harrier EV: 15,000+ bookings | ICE model demand slowing |
| 5 | Toyota | 29,280 | +16% | Innova HyCross, Neo Drive | – Neo Drive hybrid = 28% sales | Waiting periods continue |
Additional Notes:
- All figures represent domestic wholesale numbers
- YoY = Year-over-Year comparison (May 2025 vs May 2024)
- EV contribution percentage includes both pure electric and strong hybrids
Brand-Wise Deep Dive
1. Maruti Suzuki
- Sales: 1,35,962 units (-5% YoY)
- Top Models: Brezza, Fronx, Swift
- Pain Point: Entry-level segment (Alto, S-Presso) down 18%
2. Mahindra
- Sales: 52,431 units (+21% YoY)
- EV Contribution: 12% (Thar EV, XUV400 Pro)
- Upcoming: XUV 9E launch in Q3
3. Hyundai
- Sales: 43,861 units (-11% YoY)
- Reason: Chennai plant shutdown affected Creta, Venue supply
4. Tata Motors
- Sales: 41,557 units (-11% YoY)
- Silver Lining: Harrier EV bookings cross 15,000 units
5. Toyota
- Sales: 29,280 units (+16% YoY)
- Hero Product: Neo Drive hybrid contributes 28% sales
Electric Vehicle Breakthrough
- Total EV Sales: 38,542 units (34% YoY growth)
- Market Share: 9.8% (up from 6.2% in May 2024)
- Top EV Models:
- Tata Harrier EV (8,210 units)
- MG Windsor (5,117 units)
- Mahindra Thar EV (3,890 units)
5 Key Takeaways
- Mahindra’s SUV focus pays off with record XUV700 dispatches
- EV adoption accelerating – nearing 10% market share
- Entry-level crisis continues – Alto sales drop to 8-year low
- Hyundai’s temporary setback – expected to rebound in June
- Skoda’s remarkable turnaround with localized Kylaq production
June 2025 Outlook
- Festive demand expected to boost sales
- New launches: Honda Amaze facelift, Hyundai Creta N-Line
- EV price war likely as Tata slashes Nexon EV prices
(Data Source: SIAM, FADA)
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