
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was India's best-selling 7-seater in April-September 2026, with 1,12,557 units sold. Mahindra Scorpio followed with 93,488 units, a gap of 19,069.

The MPV starts at Rs 8.90 lakh (ex-showroom, petrol). The VXi CNG variant costs Rs 12.77 lakh. Claimed mileage is 26.11 km/kg for CNG and 20.51 km/l for petrol. It has a 1.5-litre engine with 103 PS and 137 Nm of torque.
Standard features include six airbags, ESC, hill-hold assist, ABS, a 9-inch touchscreen, cruise control and a 360-degree camera, though availability varies by variant.
The sales lead over Scorpio shows demand for a budget-friendly, fuel-efficient 7-seater. The CNG option directly addresses running-cost concerns. The note clarifies that the Rs 8.90 lakh price applies to petrol, while 26.11 km/kg mileage is for CNG, so buyers comparing variants should verify specifications. Feature availability varies across the range. The next data point is the October-December sales report, which will show if Ertiga sustains its lead.
Source: businesstoday.in
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