News & Top StoriesIn January 2024, more over 90% of Mahindra Scorpio purchasers selected the diesel drivetrain.
- The diesel and turbo-petrol engines are the same for all three vehicles.
- Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic are two of the Scorpio figures.
- Mahindra is unlikely to phase out its diesel engines anytime soon given the tremendous demand for its diesel-powered vehicles.
One of the largest automakers in India, Mahindra is renowned for producing strong and durable SUVs. The fact that most Mahindra SUVs come with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines is one feature that sets them apart from their competitors. Popular vehicles in the group, such as the Mahindra Thar, XUV700, and Scorpio N, are available with identical 2-liter turbo-petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engines in various levels of performance. Here, we examine the gasoline versus diesel sales breakdown of Mahindra vehicles for January 2024 to determine which fuel type is more in demand.
Maruti Scorpio and Scorpio N
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 654 | 765 |
| Diesel | 8,061 | 13,528 |
The combined sales numbers for the Mahindra Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic are as follows. Here, there is a 4X4 option, manual and automatic transmission options, and a diesel engine.
One thing to keep in mind is that the petrol sales data only apply to the Scorpio N because the Scorpio Classic only comes with the diesel manual engine transmission combo.
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 7.5 % | 5.4 % |
| Diesel | 92.5 % | 94.6 % |
The 2.2-liter diesel engine is preferred with this tough SUV, which had sales of over 14,000 vehicles in January 2024. Not only do the gasoline versions have lower sales numbers, but their sales have decreased when compared to the same month the previous year.
Mahindra Thar
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 334 | 657 |
| Diesel | 4,076 | 5,402 |
Similar sales splits exist for the Mahindra Thar as well, with diesel vehicles outselling petrol ones in terms of client demand. The Mahindra Thar has three engine options—the 1.5-liter diesel, the turbo-petrol, and the diesel engines discussed earlier—but only when it comes to the RWD (rear-wheel drive) versions.
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 7.6 % | 10.8 % |
| Diesel | 92.4 % | 89.2 % |
On the other hand, sales of the gasoline variants have climbed over the previous year, accounting for more over 10% of total sales.
Mahindra XUV700
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 1,375 | 1,989 |
| Diesel | 4,412 | 5,217 |
Sales of the Mahindra XUV700 for both gasoline and diesel saw rise, but the demand for the diesel variants remained higher than the demand for the gasoline version. The gasoline units fell short of 2000 units, but the diesel units exceeded the 5000 unit sales threshold.
| Powertrain | January 2023 | January 2024 |
| Petrol | 23.8 % | 27.6 % |
| Diesel | 76.2 % | 72.4 % |
However, compared to January 2024, the sales percentage of its gasoline variations did experience an increase of almost four percent.
It is evident from these sales statistics for well-known Mahindra models that Mahindra buyers favor purchasing diesel-powered vehicles. Therefore, it appears Mahindra’s diesel lineup is here to stay, despite the ongoing price increases for the diesel engines that will soon be required to comply with even higher pollution requirements. Which would you rather use: electric, gasoline, or diesel? Tell us in the comments below.
REVIEWS & VIDEOSToyota Fortuner
The Toyota Fortuner is a seven-seater SUV with options for 2WD or 4WD. The base price of a Toyota Fortuner is Rs. 33.43 lakh, while the most expensive variant costs Rs. 51.44 lakh. There are seven different models available with 2694 and 2755 cc engines. This vehicle comes with a manual or automatic transmission and is available in both gasoline and diesel versions. It gets 10 km/l in gasoline and 8 km/l in diesel. Fortuner boasts seven safety airbags and a 4-star safety certification from the Global NCAP crash test. Seven colors are available for this model. Toyota Fortuner has received an overall user rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on feedback from other users.
An 8-inch infotainment system with connected car features and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are among the main features. In addition, it has a wireless charger, a kick-to-open powered tailgate, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control, and a six-speaker sound system.
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REVIEWS & VIDEOSNissan Magnite
The Nissan Magnite is a five-seater SUV with the option of 2WD. Nissan Magnite pricing ranges from Rs. 6 Lakh to Rs. 11.27 Lakh for the top variant. There is a 999 cc engine option on this model. This vehicle is offered with a manual or automatic transmission and a gasoline option. The mileage range for gasoline is 17.4 to 20 km/l. It is a model that has airbags. plus 336 liters of boot space. Nine colors are available for this model. Nissan Magnite has received an overall user rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on feedback from users.
Two front airbags, a 360-degree camera, hill-start assist, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tire pressure monitoring system are among the safety features.
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News & Top StoriesJanuary 2024: These Compact and Midsize Hatchbacks Were the Most Desired Models.
Though SUVs may have become more popular among today’s younger car buyers, tiny and midsize hatchbacks are still a common option. As usual, Maruti hatchbacks topped the sales table in January as well, with a few quirky variants from Tata and Hyundai rounding out the top spot. This is the comprehensive sales data for January 2024 for hatchbacks, including compact and midsize:
Models | January 2024 | January 2023 | December 2023 |
Maruti Wagon R | 17,756 | 20,466 | 8,578 |
Maruti Swift | 15,370 | 16,440 | 11,843 |
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | 6,865 | 8,760 | 5,247 |
Tata Tiago | 6,482 | 9,032 | 4,852 |
Maruti Celerio | 4,406 | 3,418 | 247 |
Maruti Ignis | 2,598 | 5,842 | 392 |
Takeaways
- In January 2024, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R surpassed all other tiny and midsize hatchbacks in sales, with a month-over-month (MoM) rise of more than 100%.
- After the Wagon R, the Maruti Swift was the only other hatchback to sell over 10,000 units overall, having sold over 15,000.
- With almost 7,000 sales, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, the second-best-selling hatchback on the list, came in third. Although its MoM figure increased by 31%, its YoY number decreased by 22%.
- The Tata Tiago was the last model to sell more than 5,000 vehicles overall when it was shipped in January 2024, having sold nearly 6,500 units. The Tata Tiago EV’s sales are included in these figures.
- With more than 4,400 units shipped, the Maruti Celerio climbed to the fifth position on the leaderboard and experienced good YoY and MoM sales growth.
- The Maruti Ignis experienced a 50% decrease in monthly sales despite a significant YoY increase in sales data. In January 2024, its total sales number just about made it above 2,500 units.
News & Top StoriesThe Wait Time To Purchase A Subcompact SUV This February Is As follows
twoThere are long wait times in the subcompact SUV market, especially since the facelifts of the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon were recently introduced. Longer waiting times are being experienced for popular subcompact SUVs from Hyundai, Kia, and Tata, among the eight models on the list. The waiting times for each model in India’s top 20 cities are listed here.
Waiting Period Table
| City | Tata Nexon | Maruti Brezza | Hyundai Venue / Hyundai Venue N Line | Kia Sonet | Mahindra XUV300 | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| New Delhi | 1 month | 2-3 months | 2.5-3 months / 2-2.5 months | 2 months | 3 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Bengaluru | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Mumbai | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months / 2.5-3.5 months | 3 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Hyderabad | 2 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3.5-5 months | 2 weeks | 1 month |
| Pune | 2-3 months | 3-4 months | 3-3.5 months / 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Chennai | 2 months | 3-4 months | 3 months / 2.5-3.5 months | 2 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 2-3 weeks | 1 week |
| Jaipur | 1.5 months | 2-3 months | 3-3.5 months / 3-5 months | 1-2 months | 3-4 months | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Ahmedabad | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 1-2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 2-3 weeks |
| Gurugram | 1-1.5 months | 3-4 months | 2-3 months / 3 months | 1 month | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1-2 weeks |
| Lucknow | 2 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 2 weeks |
| Kolkata | 3 months | 3-4 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | 2-2.5 months | 3.5-5 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Thane | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | months | 1 month | 1-2 weeks |
| Surat | 1.5-2 months | 3 months | 2 months | two months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 week |
| Ghaziabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 2-4 months | 1 month | 2-3 weeks |
| Chandigarh | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | two months | 2-4 months | 1 week | 1 month |
| Coimbatore | 2 months | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 1-3 months | No waiting | 1 month |
| Patna | 1.5 months | 2.5-3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Faridabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3.5-5 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Indore | 3 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3 months | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Noida | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | 1-2 months | 2-4 months | 2-3 weeks | No waiting |
Key Takeaways
- As of February, waiting times for the Tata Nexon could take up to two months on average. However, consumers may have to wait up to three months to receive the Nexon in places like Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata subcompact SUVs.
- Three months is the typical wait period for the Maruti Brezza. The subcompact SUV from Maruti is in high demand in Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, and Kolkata, with wait times of up to four months.
- In most cities, the usual wait period for the Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line is up to three months. Within two months, customers in Ahmedabad, Thane, and Surat can accept the delivery of the venue Subcompact SUV.
- There is now an average waiting period of up to two months for the Kia Sonet, which was given a midlife upgrade in January 2024. However, supplies to consumers in Lucknow and Kolkata may be delayed by more than two months.
- As of right now, the Mahindra XUV300 has the longest waiting period—up to five months. Clients in Faridabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata may have delays of up to five months. Within three months, the SUV might be delivered while in Coimbatore.
Here, the most accessible subcompact SUVs are the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger, with a maximum waiting period of just one month. While inhabitants of Pune, Patna, and Noida need not wait for the delivery of the Renault Kiger, the Magnite is easily available for delivery in Coimbatore.