India is witnessing a steep rise in demand for crossovers and SUVs. According to reports and sources, the affection of customers for SUVs isn't likely to fade anytime soon. Not only did the SUV market surge, but other category cars have seen a decline in their monthly sales. However as we proceed with the next month, it is advisable to check out the sales and status of the most liked and top-selling SUVs of May 2024:
Tata Punch
Price: Rs 6.13 lakh to Rs 10.20 lakh
India’s new favorite is none other than our own Tata Punch. It is continuing to be India's best-selling SUV with a stunning 70% YoY growth with a monthly sales volume of 18,949 units.
The Punch is one of the most affordable SUVs on sale in India. Its competitive price tag and 5-star safety rating make it a compelling choice for small-car buyers.
Hyundai Creta
Price: Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.2 lakh
Hyundai Creta is Hyundai’s one of the best and top-selling models in India. This may it witnessed a little 1% increase in monthly sales which totalled around the sales of 14,662 units. The mid-size SUV has seen two significant updates this year which include a mid-cycle facelift and a sportier N-Line model. It has been sturdy and stable for the past few years.
Maruti Brezza
Price: Rs 8.34 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh
Maruti Brezza continues to be a safe choice for buyers due to its availability of service and aftermarket support. Maruti Brezza registered 14,186 units last month, translating to a 6% YoY growth. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza's popularity in India is due to its affordable pricing, brand reliability, and fuel efficiency.
Mahindra Scorpio
Price: Rs. 16.04 Lakh to Rs. 20.44 Lakh
Mahindra Scorpio is no doubt a legacy and currently, it is interesting to watch it becoming one of the best-selling SUVs on the market. The Scorpio line of SUVs, which also includes the older Scorpio Classic, has been revived with the new-generation Scorpio N. Scorpio is also the best-selling ladder-on-frame SUV in India, with 13,717 units sold in May this year, reporting a healthy 47% YoY growth.
Maruti Fronx
Price: Rs 7.51 lakh and Rs 13.04 lakh
Maruti Suzuki has chosen which new cars to launch with purpose. The second sub-compact SUV in Maruti's portfolio after Brezza, the Fronx is based on the Baleno and has a sizable customer base. Maruti dispatched a total of 12,681 units of Fronx last month, leading to a 29% YoY growth.
Tata Nexon
Price: Rs 8.00 lakh and Rs 13.04 lakh
Tata Motors' sales figures in India have been revived thanks to Tata Nexon. Despite being one of the most popular subcompact SUVs in the nation, the sub-4-meter SUV's dispatch rate dropped dramatically last month. In May of this year, Tata Motors reported selling 11,457 Nexon cars per month, resulting in a 21% YoY decrease.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Price: Rs 7.49 lakh and Rs 15.49 lakh
In terms of both appearance and utility, Mahindra significantly improved the XUV 3XO over the outgoing XUV 300. The subcompact SUV, which was once known as the XUV300, was, to put it mildly, out of date. However, after a significant redesign, Mahindra saw a 95% YoY increase in sales in May of this year.
In summary, The SUV market in India is still booming, with sales of various models rising significantly. The top 7 best-selling SUVs and crossovers in May 2024 are a reflection of Indian car customers' choices, who favor cars with a dominating road presence and a high riding position. It will be interesting to watch how these models perform in the upcoming months as the market continues to change.
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