Maruti Baleno Tops December Sales, Dzire Becomes India’s Best-Selling Car of 2025

Maruti Suzuki ended 2025 on a high note, with the Baleno emerging as the best-selling car in December, while the Dzire claimed the top spot for the entire year. At a time when SUVs dominate the market, the success of a hatchback and a sedan highlights the continued importance of affordability, mileage, and trust among Indian buyers.

Maruti Suzuki Ends 2025 on a High Note

The Indian car market witnessed a major achievement for Maruti Suzuki at the end of 2025. While Baleno topped monthly sales in December, the Dzire became the highest-selling car of the entire year.

In an era of rapidly growing SUV popularity, the dominance of a premium hatchback and a compact sedan is considered remarkable.

This success story is not just about sales numbers, but also about Indian customers’ preference for fuel efficiency, value for money, and brand reliability. Amid rising inflation and cost pressures in 2025, Baleno and Dzire proved that trusted, mileage-focused cars continue to lead demand.

Baleno Becomes the Best-Selling Car in December 2025

In December 2025, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno emerged as the highest-selling car in India.

• Baleno sales: 22,108 units

It outperformed several popular SUVs, including:

• Maruti Suzuki Fronx: ~20,700 units

• Tata Nexon: ~19,400 units

This clearly indicates that demand for premium hatchbacks remains strong despite the SUV boom.

Dzire Tops Annual Sales in 2025

Looking at full-year sales, Maruti Suzuki Dzire claimed the crown as India’s best-selling car of 2025.

• Dzire total sales in 2025: ~2,14,000 units

It even surpassed popular mid-size SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, which recorded sales of around 2,01,000 units.

This marks only the second time a sedan has topped annual car sales in India — the first being Dzire itself in 2018.

Price and GST Cut Impact

• Baleno price (ex-showroom): ₹5,98,900 to ₹9,09,900

• Dzire price (ex-showroom): ₹6,25,600 to ₹9,31,300

After revisions in GST rates, Maruti Suzuki reduced:

• Baleno prices by up to ₹86,100

• Dzire prices by up to ₹87,700

These price cuts played a key role in boosting demand for both models.

Mileage Emerges as the Biggest Strength

Both cars are known for their excellent fuel efficiency, a major deciding factor for Indian buyers.

Maruti Baleno Mileage

• Petrol MT: 22.35 kmpl

• Petrol AMT: 22.94 kmpl

• CNG: 30.61 km/kg

Maruti Dzire Mileage

• Petrol MT: 24.79 kmpl

• Petrol AMT: 25.71 kmpl

• CNG: 33.73 km/kg

Engine and Features

Both Baleno and Dzire are powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine, offering smooth performance and reliable drivability.

Powertrain Options

• Manual

• AMT

• CNG

Key Features (Both Models)

• Large touchscreen infotainment system

• Wireless smartphone connectivity

• Automatic climate control

• 360-degree camera

• Six airbags

Additional feature in Dzire:

• Electric sunroof

Strong Safety Credentials

Both cars are built on the same platform, but there is a difference in safety ratings:

• Maruti Baleno: 4-star rating (Bharat NCAP)

• Maruti Dzire: 5-star rating (Bharat NCAP)

This higher safety rating has further strengthened Dzire’s appeal among family car buyers.