India’s best-selling cars: Hyundai Creta leads, Maruti

Hyundai Creta tops the sales chart: 23% year-on-year growth in July 2024

In July 2024, Hyundai Creta emerged as the top performer in the Indian car market with sales of 17,350 units, a sharp year-on-year growth of 23%, compared to 14,062 units sold in July 2023. However, Hyundai Creta will face new competition from Tata Curvv, which is expected to challenge its position as the leading mid-size SUV in India.

Maruti Suzuki Swift: Sales volume slightly down year-on-year, but still the second best-selling car

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has consolidated its position as the second best-selling car in India with sales of 16,854 units in July 2024. Although the figures are down slightly by 6% year-on-year compared to the 17,896 units sold in July last year, the Swift remains a popular choice among Indian consumers despite the initial criticism of its new 3-cylinder Z-series engine.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: significant year-on-year growth, ranked third

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, a tall hatchback, was ranked third with 16,191 units sold last month. This figure represents a 25% year-on-year growth compared to 12,970 units sold in July 2023. The Wagon R’s practical design and affordable price contributed to its strong sales performance.

Tata Punch: Significant year-on-year growth, ranked fourth

Tata Punch ranked fourth in the sales ranking with 16,121 units sold in July 2024. This is a year-on-year growth of 34% compared to 12,019 units sold in the same period last year. The growing popularity of Punch highlights the success of Tata Motors in the compact SUV segment.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: No discounts but strong demand

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, a popular three-row MPV, continued to perform well last month with 15,701 units sold, up 9% year-on-year. The Ertiga’s enduring demand is reflected in its long waiting period and the absence of official discounts, highlighting its strong market position.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Compact SUV sales slightly down year-on-year

Maruti Suzuki Brezza, which previously led the compact SUV segment, sold 14,676 units in July 2024. This figure is a year-on-year decline of 11%, indicating a shift in consumer preferences in the compact SUV market.

Tata Nexon: Solid performance and upcoming competition

Tata Nexon ranked seventh with sales of 13,902 units, up 13% year-on-year. The strong sales performance of Nexon is likely to be enhanced by the upcoming Tata Curvv, which is expected to compete directly with Hyundai Creta.

Mahindra Scorpio: New product launch, popularity soars

Mahindra Scorpio, which includes two models, Classic and Scorpio-N, has sold 12,237 units, up 16% year-on-year. Although preparations for the launch of Thar Roxx are still underway, Scorpio sales remain strong.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco: Sales volume is stable with only a slight decline

Maruti Suzuki Eeco, known for its practicality and affordability, ranked ninth with sales of 11,916 units. This was a slight decline compared to last year’s sales, highlighting its steady demand in the van segment.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Enduring popularity despite upcoming updates

Rounding out the top 10 is the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which sold 11,647 units in July 2024. Despite the upcoming launch of the new generation model, the current Dzire continues to be popular among buyers.

in conclusion

The sales figures for July 2024 reflect the dynamism of the Indian automobile market, with the Hyundai Creta leading the market and several Maruti Suzuki models continuing to perform strongly. With new competitors such as the Tata Curvv entering the market, the landscape of best-selling cars is set to change, providing consumers with more choices and options.