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In sub-4m SUV arena, homegrown Tata outpaces Korean rivals
Financial Express Kochi
|November 09, 2025
TATA MOTORS HAS strengthened its lead in the sub-4 metre compact SUV space, with Nexon and Punch maintaining a consistent sales advantage over four rival models from Hyundai and Kia. The first half-yearly data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) shows how this dominance has now become a steady pattern rather than a temporary surge.
In H1FY26, Tata Motors recorded combined sales of 163,012 units for Nexon and Punch. In comparison, the Hyundai-Kia group registered 137,740 units from four models in the same category. Hyundai's Venue and Exter accounted for 82,945 units, while Kia contributed 54,795 units through Sonet and the newer Syros.
Nexon remains a strong pillar in Tata Motors' SUV lineup. It continues to be one of the highest-selling cars in the country and was the top-selling model in September with 22,573 units. Meanwhile, Punch has added further momentum to Tata Motors' performance in the market. It was the largest selling car in 2024, with 202,031 units sold, highlighting the sustained demand for compact crossovers that offer a blend of practicality, presence and price accessibility.
This story is from the November 09, 2025 edition of Financial Express Kochi.
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