MSI said compact sedan Dzire Tour stood out as sales rose by over two-fold during the month under review to 3,370 units as against 1,299 in July 2014.
Maruti sold 191 units of SX4 sedan in January 2014.
Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in the same month of previous year.
Maurti and Hyundai recorded jump in sales in May.
India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.