January 2026 proved to be a landmark month for Tata Motors, with the company recording its highest-ever monthly sales of 70,222 vehicles. Adding to the achievement, Tata’s top-selling models — Nexon and Punch — also posted their best monthly sales figures across India.
Launched on September 21, 2017, the Tata Nexon marked the company’s entry into the compact SUV segment and played a pivotal role in Tata Motors’ resurgence in the passenger vehicle market. Offered in petrol, diesel, electric and CNG variants, the Nexon has steadily gained popularity among Indian buyers.
Nexon Becomes Tata’s First SUV to Cross 1 Million Sales
From its launch till the end of January 2026, cumulative sales of the Nexon stood at 9,97,437 units. With 23,365 units sold in January alone, the remaining 2,563 units were sold in early February, allowing the model to surpass the 1 million sales milestone.
With this, the Nexon has become Tata Motors’ first SUV to achieve one million cumulative sales, reaching the milestone in nearly eight and a half years.
Sales Growth Accelerates Rapidly
The Nexon’s sales trajectory highlights its growing demand. While it took 68 months to sell the first 5 lakh units, the next 5 lakh units were sold in just over 33 months.
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2 lakh units: June 2021 (45 months post-launch)
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4 lakh units: Achieved in the next 16 months
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5 lakh units: Within 6 months
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6 lakh units: Next 7 months
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7 lakh units: July 2024
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8 lakh units: February 2025
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9 lakh units: September 2025
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10 lakh units: Early February 2026
Notably, the Nexon added nearly 1.1 lakh units in just five months, underlining its sustained market demand.
Tata Nexon Price and Competition
The Tata Nexon 2026 is available in multiple trims, engine options and special editions, catering to a wide range of buyers. Prices start at ₹7.32 lakh and go up to ₹14.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
In the subcompact SUV segment, the Nexon competes with models such as the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Skoda Kylaq, Kia Citroën and Nissan Magnite.
With its diverse powertrain options, competitive pricing and strong brand recall, the Tata Nexon continues to remain one of the most popular SUVs in the Indian market.
