In the Indian market, the demand for Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) remains strong, particularly among large families. Despite the growing popularity of SUVs, MPVs continue to sell well, with over 10 mass-market models available in the country. In August 2025, only two MPV models managed to cross the 10,000-unit sales mark.
The Maruti Ertiga was the top-selling MPV in August 2025, with 18,445 units sold, representing an 11% increase in month-on-month (MoM) sales, but a 1% decrease in year-on-year (YoY) sales. The Maruti Eeco was the second model to cross the 10,000-unit mark, with 10,785 units sold, although its MoM and YoY sales decreased by 13% and 2%, respectively.
The Toyota Innova nameplate, which includes both the Crysta and Hycross models, sold 9,304 units in August 2025, with a 2% increase in MoM sales, but a 4% decrease in YoY sales. The Kia Carens nameplate, which includes the Carens, Carens Clavis, and Carens Clavis EV models, sold 6,822 units, with a 10% decrease in MoM sales, but a 16% increase in YoY sales.
The Maruti XL6 had the highest MoM increase of 39%, with 2,973 units sold, and a 9% increase in YoY sales. The Renault Triber sold 1,870 units, with a 6% decrease in MoM sales, but a 24% increase in YoY sales. The Maruti Invicto sold 237 units, with a 32% decrease in MoM sales, but a 36% increase in YoY sales. The Toyota Rumion, a rebadged version of the Ertiga, sold only 68 units, with an 88% decrease in MoM sales and a 96% decrease in YoY sales.
These sales figures indicate that while the MPV market in India is still strong, some models are performing better than others. The Maruti Ertiga and Eeco continue to be popular choices, while the Toyota Innova and Kia Carens also remain in demand. The Maruti XL6 and Renault Triber are also selling well, although the Maruti Invicto and Toyota Rumion are struggling to gain traction in the market.