In May 2024, Maruti Suzuki once again proved its dominance in the Indian car market, with its models occupying several spots in the top 10 best-selling cars. The Maruti Swift emerged as the best-selling car, surpassing the Tata Punch, which moved to the second position. The Maruti Dzire also climbed the ranks to become the third best-selling model, overtaking the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Wagon R. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of each of these top-selling cars.
Sales Figures Comparison
| Model | May 2024 | May 2023 | April 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Swift | 19,393 | 17,346 | 4,094 |
| Tata Punch | 18,949 | 11,124 | 19,158 |
| Maruti Dzire | 16,061 | 11,315 | 15,825 |
| Hyundai Creta | 14,662 | 14,449 | 15,447 |
| Maruti Wagon R | 14,492 | 16,258 | 17,850 |
| Maruti Brezza | 14,186 | 13,398 | 17,113 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 13,893 | 10,528 | 13,544 |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 13,717 | 9,318 | 14,807 |
| Maruti Baleno | 12,842 | 18,733 | 14,049 |
| Maruti Fronx | 12,681 | 9,863 | 14,286 |
Maruti Swift
The Maruti Swift, a popular hatchback in India since its launch in 2005, topped the sales chart in May 2024 with over 19,300 units sold. The new 2024 Swift, featuring a fresh design and updated features, has drawn significant customer interest.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.64 lakh
- Mileage: 24.8 kmpl (MT) / 25.75 kmpl (AMT)
- Engine: 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z series petrol (82 PS, 112 Nm)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT
- Features: 9-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker Arkamys audio, automatic AC with rear vents, wireless phone charging, cruise control
Tata Punch
The Tata Punch, a micro SUV launched in 2021, has been consistently popular. In May 2024, it sold nearly 19,000 units, including both the ICE and EV variants.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 6.13 lakh to Rs 10.20 lakh (ICE) / Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (EV)
- Mileage: 20.09 kmpl (MT), 18.8 kmpl (AMT), 26.99 km/kg (CNG)
- Range (EV): Up to 315 km / 421 km
- Engine (ICE): 1.2-litre petrol (88 PS, 115 Nm)
- Features: 7-inch touchscreen, 7-inch semi-digital driver display, sunroof, dual front airbags, rear parking camera, TPMS
Maruti Dzire
The Maruti Dzire, the only sedan in the top 10 list, recorded sales of over 16,000 units in May 2024. The new-gen Dzire, based on the 2024 Swift, is set to launch later this year.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh
- Mileage: 22.41 kmpl (MT), 22.61 kmpl (AMT), 31.12 km/kg (CNG)
- Engine: 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol (90 PS, 113 Nm)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT
- Features: 7-inch touchscreen, cruise control, automatic AC with rear vents, dual front airbags, rear parking camera
Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta, a leading compact SUV in India, attracted over 14,600 buyers in May 2024. It is available in standard and sportier N Line variants.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.45 lakh
- Mileage:
- 1.5-litre petrol MT: 17.4 kmpl
- 1.5-litre petrol CVT: 17.7 kmpl
- 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT: 18.4 kmpl
- 1.5-litre diesel MT: 21.8 kmpl
- 1.5-litre diesel AT: 19.1 kmpl
- Features: Dual 10.25-inch displays, dual-zone AC, 360-degree camera, advanced driver assistance systems
- Engine Options: 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, 1.5-litre diesel
Maruti Wagon R
The Maruti Wagon R, a compact hatchback, saw sales of around 14,500 units in May 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh
- Mileage:
- 1-litre MT: 24.35 kmpl
- 1-litre AMT: 25.19 kmpl
- 1-litre CNG: 33.47 km/kg
- 1.2-litre MT: 23.56 kmpl
- 1.2-litre AMT: 24.43 kmpl
- Engine Options: 1-litre petrol (67 PS, 89 Nm) / 1.2-litre petrol (90 PS, 113 Nm)
- Features: 7-inch touchscreen, 4-speaker sound system, power windows, steering-mounted audio controls
Maruti Brezza
The Maruti Brezza, a top-selling subcompact SUV, sold over 14,000 units in May 2024, surpassing the Tata Nexon.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 8.34 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh
- Mileage:
- Petrol MT: 17.38 kmpl / 19.89 kmpl
- Petrol AT: 19.80 kmpl
- CNG: 25.51 km/kg
- Engine: 1.5-litre petrol (103 PS, 137 Nm)
- Features: 9-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker Arkamys audio, sunroof, wireless phone charging, cruise control, six airbags
Maruti Ertiga
The Maruti Ertiga, the only MPV in the top 10, sold nearly 13,900 units in May 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 8.69 lakh to Rs 13.03 lakh
- Mileage: 20.51 kmpl (MT), 20.3 kmpl (AT), 26.11 km/kg (CNG)
- Engine: 1.5-litre petrol (103 PS, 137 Nm)
- Features: 7-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker Arkamys audio, paddle shifters, automatic AC, four airbags
Mahindra Scorpio
The Mahindra Scorpio, available in Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic variants, attracted over 13,700 buyers in May 2024, making it the only midsize SUV in the top 10.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 13.62 lakh to Rs 24.64 lakh
- Engine Options:
- Scorpio Classic: 2.2-litre diesel (132 PS, 300 Nm)
- Scorpio N: 2.2-litre diesel (up to 175 PS, 400 Nm) / 2-litre turbo-petrol (203 PS, up to 380 Nm)
- Features: 9-inch touchscreen, cruise control, automatic AC, dual front airbags (Classic), advanced features (Scorpio N)
Maruti Baleno
The Maruti Baleno, the only premium hatchback on the list, sold over 12,800 units in May 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 6.66 lakh to Rs 9.88 lakh
- Mileage: 22.35 kmpl (MT), 22.94 kmpl (AMT), 30.61 km/kg (CNG)
- Engine: 1.2-litre petrol (90 PS, 113 Nm)
- Features: 9-inch touchscreen, 6-speaker Arkamys audio, heads-up display, cruise control, six airbags
Maruti Fronx
The Maruti Fronx, a subcompact crossover based on the Baleno, sold over 12,000 units in May 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Price Range: Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh
- Mileage:
- 1.2-litre MT: 21.79 kmpl
- 1.2-litre AMT: 22.89 kmpl
- 1-litre turbo-petrol MT: 21.5 kmpl
- 1-litre turbo-petrol AT: 20.01 kmpl
- Engine Options: 1.2-litre petrol (90 PS, 113 Nm) / 1-litre turbo-petrol (100 PS, 148 Nm)
- Features: 9-inch touchscreen, heads-up display, 6-speaker Arkamys audio, six airbags
Conclusion
May 2024 witnessed a remarkable performance by Maruti Suzuki, which dominated the top 10 best-selling cars list. The Indian car market continues to favor compact, fuel-efficient vehicles, with hatchbacks, subcompact SUVs, and a few midsize SUVs leading the way.