Sedan sales Q3 2026 data shows Dzire leading as Aeris joins the charts

Sedan sales in India rose by 5.32 percent year-on-year in September 2026 to reach 35,119 units, while total Q3 volumes crossed 1.05 lakh units. This shift affects buyers looking at entry-level and mid-size three-box cars as newer entrants shake up old segment rankings.

Dzire sales and market share breakdown

Maruti Dzire retained its top position with 17,754 units in September, despite an 11.40 percent decline compared to the previous year. It continues to hold a commanding 50.55 percent share of the listed sedan volumes. For the July to September quarter, the Dzire registered 59,963 units, accounting for 56.70 percent of total quarterly sales.

Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze performance

• Hyundai Aura secured second place with 7,530 units in September, posting a strong 39.78 percent growth
• Honda Amaze followed closely in third with 3,286 units, up 25.90 percent year-on-year
• Together, the top three models contributed 28,570 units or roughly 81.35 percent of total September sedan sales
• Quarterly figures show Aura grew by 30.43 percent to 20,032 units while Amaze jumped 60.61 percent to 10,234 units

Performance of mid-size sedans and new entrants

Tata Aeris entered the market with 2,406 units in September, supporting the segment's month-on-month growth after being absent in August. Meanwhile, Volkswagen Virtus recorded 1,172 units, Skoda Slavia dropped 47.05 percent to 709 units, and Hyundai Verna posted 762 units. Honda City saw a modest recovery to 574 units, while the Toyota Camry grew 75.18 percent to 240 units.

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