Maruti Ertiga Dominates 6 and 7-Seater Segment with Impressive Sales
New Delhi, November 12: Maruti Ertiga continues to dominate the 6 and 7-seater segment in India, achieving remarkable sales figures in October. The Ertiga sold 20,641 units, making it the only car in this segment to surpass the 20,000-unit mark. In comparison, the Mahindra Scorpio closely followed with sales of 19,353 units, presenting a strong challenge to the Ertiga. Meanwhile, the Kia Carens saw a significant drop in sales, landing in the sixth position among the top 10 models.
Sales Performance Overview
In October 2026, the Maruti Ertiga recorded sales of 20,641 units, up from 20,087 units in October 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.80%. The Mahindra Scorpio also saw an increase in sales, with 19,353 units sold in October 2026 compared to 17,880 units in the same month last year, marking an 8.20% growth. However, the Mahindra Bolero experienced a decline, selling 12,348 units in October 2026, down from 14,343 units in October 2025, resulting in a year-on-year decrease of 13.90%.
Top Selling 6 and 7-Seater Cars in October 2026
| Best Selling 6 and 7 Seater Cars October 2026 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Model | October 2026 | October 2025 | YoY % |
| 1 | Maruti Ertiga | 20,641 | 20,087 | 2.80% |
| 2 | Mahindra Scorpio | 19,353 | 17,880 | 8.20% |
| 3 | Mahindra Bolero | 12,348 | 14,343 | 13.90% |
| 4 | Mahindra XUV7XO | 10,254 | 10,139 | 1.10% |
| 5 | Toyota Innova + Hycross | 9,441 | 11,089 | 14.90% |
| 6 | Kia Carens + Clavis | 6,918 | 8,779 | 21.20% |
| 7 | Mahindra 9S | 4,865 | New | |
| 8 | Toyota Fortuner | 3,976 | 2,920 | 36.00% |
| 9 | Maruti XL6 | 3,785 | 3,611 | 4.80% |
| 10 | Toyota Rumion | 2,784 | 3,075 | 9.50% |
Engine and Mileage
The Ertiga features a 1.5-liter petrol engine capable of generating 103PS and 137Nm of torque. It also offers a CNG variant, with the petrol model delivering a mileage of 20.51 kmpl, while the CNG variant achieves an impressive 26.11 km/kg. The vehicle includes connected car features such as tracking, tow-away alerts, geo-fencing, over-speeding alerts, and remote functions.
Features and Safety
The Ertiga is equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Suzuki’s SmartPlay Pro technology, featuring voice command and connected car technology. Additional features include paddle shifters, auto headlights, auto air conditioning, and cruise control. For safety, it comes with six airbags as standard and a 360-degree surround view camera. The ex-showroom prices range from ₹8.90 lakh to ₹13.15 lakh.