News & Top StoriesSales of the Volkswagen Virtus Beat Those of the Hyundai Verna in March 2024
Volkswagen Virtus & Hyundai: Sales data from March 2024 suggests that the compact vehicle segment had a successful end to the fiscal year 2023–2024. The Volkswagen Virtus is at the top of the sales ranking, with the Hyundai Verna trailing closely after. Except for the Honda City, practically all compact sedans had positive month-over-month (MoM) growth in the previous month. The sales performance of each automobile in March 2024 is broken down here.
Compact sedans
| Compact sedans | |||||||
| March 2024 | February 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Volkswagen Virtus | 1847 | 1631 | 13.24 | 27.87 | 17.71 | 10.16 | 1741 |
| Hyundai Verna | 1716 | 1680 | 2.14 | 25.89 | 37.12 | -11.23 | 1865 |
| Skoda Slavia | 1358 | 1028 | 32.1 | 20.49 | 15.56 | 4.93 | 1584 |
| Honda City | 1116 | 1184 | -5.74 | 16.84 | 26.62 | -9.78 | 1318 |
| Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | 590 | 481 | 22.66 | 8.9 | 2.96 | 5.94 | 633 |
| Total | 6627 | 6004 | 10.37 | 99.99 | |||
Principal Learnings
- The Volkswagen Virtus was the best-selling compact sedan in March 2024, having sold over 1,800 copies. With a nearly 28 percent market share in the segment, Virtus has seen monthly sales growth of more than 13 percent.
- By just 131 units, the Hyundai Verna’s sales just missed outpacing those of the Virtus. While month-to-month sales were stable at over 1,700 shipments, the company’s year-over-year (YoY) market share decreased by over 11 percent.
- More than 1,300 people purchased the Skoda Slavia, a small automobile, in March 2024. The Slavia sold more than 200 fewer units last month than its average sales over the previous six months, even though it had the most month-over-month (MoM) growth of 32%.
- The sole small car in this group, the Honda City, saw a decline in monthly sales but managed to surpass 1,000 units sold. Additionally, the City’s YoY market share decreased by almost 10%. The change in variant-specific features that was announced in April 2024 is likely what caused this output decline, and the Honda sedan should soon resume its typical sales volume.
- In March 2024, the Maruti Ciaz—which is currently regarded as an obsolete model in the segment—became the least popular small sedan. Its monthly sales jumped by more than 100 homes last month, despite drawing fewer than 600 buyers.
Also Read : Maruti Increases Manesar Plant Production Capacity To Up To 9 Lakh Units Year
News & Top StoriesMaruti Increases Manesar Plant Production Capacity To Up To 9 Lakh Units Year
- Maruti Boosts: One lakh units can be produced annually on a new assembly line at the Manesar factory.
- The Manesar plant produces the Ertiga in addition to other Maruti vehicles like the Brezza, XL6, Ciaz, and WagonR.
- This extra assembly line is available for Maruti to use in the production of its joint venture goods with Toyota.
- The automaker intends to Maruti Boost its annual production capacity to 40 lakh vehicles within the next seven to eight years.
Maruti has several manufacturing facilities in India, three of which are located in Manesar. Maruti has set up a new assembly line at Plant-A, the largest of the three plants, with a production capacity of one lakh vehicles annually.
The Manesar plant’s annual manufacturing capacity has increased to 9 lakh units thanks to this facility expansion. Maruti just passed the 3 crore unit production mark, of which 95 lakh vehicles were produced at the Manesar factory. The Maruti Ertiga was the first vehicle to be produced on this recently installed assembly line, which is currently operational.
The Maruti automobiles that will be produced on this new assembly line are currently unknown, however, because the Ertiga was produced there, the MPV is one of the models. Maruti also produces the Ciaz, XL6, Celerio, Brezza, WagonR, Dzire, and S-Presso automobiles in the Manesar facility.
In addition to increasing Maruti’s annual car production, this new assembly line may also assist reduce wait times—particularly if Maruti uses it to produce its shared goods with Toyota, which presently has lengthy wait times. For instance, the waiting period for the Toyota Rumion is currently up to 15 months.
In the next seven to eight years, Maruti Suzuki intends to raise its manufacturing capacity from the present 23.5 lakh units per year to 40 lakh units per year.
Read More On – In April 2024, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, And Tata Nexon
News & Top StoriesIn April 2024, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon would experience the longest wait times.
If you want to purchase a subcompact SUV in April 2024, you may have to wait a long time. The subcompact SUVs from Nissan and Renault have reduced wait times and are easily available for delivery in certain cities, while the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon have longer wait times. The waiting times for subcompact SUVs in India’s top 20 cities are covered in detail here.
April 2024 Waiting Period Table
| City | Maruti Brezza | Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon | Kia Sonet | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| New Delhi | 1-3 months | 2-3 months | 2-2.5 months | 3 months | 1 month | 0.5 month |
| Bengaluru | 2.5 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1 month | 0.5 month |
| Mumbai | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-1.5 months | 1 month | 1 month | 0.5 month |
| Hyderabad | 1 month | 3 months | 1 month | 1-2 months | 0.5 month | 0.5 month |
| Pune | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 1 month | 0.5 month |
| Chennai | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 1.5-2 months | 1 month | 0.5 month | No waiting |
| Jaipur | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 1-2 months | 0.5 month | No waiting |
| Ahmedabad | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1-2 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Gurugram | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1 month | 1 month | 0.5 month |
| Lucknow | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | 2-3 months | 1 month | 0.5 month |
| Kolkata | 1 month | 3 months | 2-3 months | No waiting | 1 month | 1 month |
| Thane | 3 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 2 months | 1 month | 1 month | No waiting |
| Surat | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 1 month | 1 month | No waiting |
| Ghaziabad | 2-3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
| Chandigarh | 2-3 months | 3-3.5 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 1 week | 0.5 month |
| Coimbatore | 3-4 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | No waiting | 1 month |
| Patna | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | 2 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Faridabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2-3 months | 1-2 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Indore | 3-4 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 2-3 months | 1 month | 0.5-1 month | 0.5-1 month |
| Noida | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2-3 months | 0.5 month | 0.5-1 month | 1 month |
Key Takeaways
- In most locations, there is an average wait period of up to three months for the Maruti Brezza, which is not only one of the best-selling automobiles in India but also one of the best-selling models in its sector. On the other hand, you can receive delivery in a month if you live in Hyderabad or Kolkata.
- As of April 2024, the Hyundai Venue has an average wait time of up to three months.
- The Tata Nexon, the best-selling model in the sector, is currently facing a waiting period of up to 2.5 months on average. The waiting period is two to three months for consumers residing in Pune, Kolkata, Ghaziabad, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Faridabad, Indore, and Noida.
- The typical waiting time for a Kia Sonet is up to 1.5 months, which is less than that of Tata, Maruti, and Hyundai SUVs. If you live in Kolkata, it is easily available for delivery, but those who want to purchase the Sonet in Delhi will have to wait the longest—three months—in New Delhi.
- In most places this April, the Nissan Magnite is facing an average wait period of up to one month. For clients residing in Coimbatore, there is no waiting period on the Magnite. However, with an average waiting period of up to half a month, the Renault Kiger is the most easily accessible subcompact SUV this month. Delivery of the Kiger is easily accessible in locations like Thane, Surat, Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Chennai.
News & Top StoriesMaruti Arena Cars: Up To Rs 67,000 Off This April
- Maruti Arena: The biggest discounts, of up to Rs 67,000, are offered on the Alto K10.
- WagonR sells up to Rs 66,000, trailing the Alto K10.
- The discounts apply to both Celerio and S-Presso, up to Rs 61,000.
- These savings are available through April 30.
Automakers release monthly specials on their range of vehicles, which are primarily split into cash, exchange, and business benefits categories. With prices starting at Rs 67,000, Maruti Arena, the top automaker in India, has now unveiled the list of deals on its Arena portfolio. Visit this page to view the specific advantages of every Maruti Arena vehicle
Alto 800
| Offers | Amount |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 15,000 |
- Despite being discontinued, the Maruti Alto 800 is eligible for an exchange incentive of up to Rs 15,000 on any remaining stock.
- Except for the base-spec Std variation, all versions are eligible for this offer.
- There are no company perks or financial incentives offered.
- The pricing range for its most recent record was Rs 3.54 lakh to Rs 5.13 lakh.
Alto K10
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 45,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 67,000 |
- Out of all the Maruti Arena vehicles, the Alto K10 has the most discount.
- The above-mentioned monetary discount applies to the gasoline AMT models. The cash discount for the manual variants is reduced to Rs 40,000, while the CNG variants can save up to Rs 25,000.
- The exchange and company benefits are the same for all variations.
- The price range for the Maruti Alto K10 is Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh.
S-Presso
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 6,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- The aforementioned discounts apply only to the petrol AMT models. Lower financial benefits of up to Rs 35,000 are given to gasoline manual variants, while up to Rs 25,000 are deducted from CNG variants.
- The same exchange and business benefits are provided for all variations.
- The cost of the Maruti S-Presso ranges from Rs 4.26 lakh to Rs 6.12 lakh.
WagonR
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 6,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 66,000 |
- When it comes to total benefits of up to Rs 66,000, the WagonR comes in directly behind the Alto K10 in terms of discount amount.
- The AMT versions are covered by the offers listed above. Reduced cash discounts of up to Rs 35,000 are available for the petrol manual versions with both engines, and up to Rs 23,000 are available for the CNG variants.
- The same exchange and company benefits are provided to all variations. There’s also an extra Rs 5,000 off if the automobile being replaced isn’t older than seven years.
- Prices range from Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh for the Maruti WagonR.
Celerio
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 6,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- The aforementioned incentives are only valid for the gasoline AMT models.
- The cash discount is reduced to Rs 35,000 for manual petrol variants and to Rs 25,000 for CNG variants.
- The same exchange and business benefits are provided for all variations.
- The cost of the Maruti Celerio ranges from Rs 5.37 lakh to Rs 7.09 lakh.
Swift
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 47,000 |
- The Maruti hatchback AMT models are eligible for the aforementioned discounts.
- The reduced cash benefit for petrol manual variants is up to Rs 15,000. Only exchange and company bonuses are awarded to the CNG versions.
- If the automobile to be exchanged is less than 7 years old, the petrol variants also receive an extra exchange bonus of up to Rs 5,000.
- Customers who purchase the Swift Special Edition are still required to pay Rs 18,400 for the kit, but they are also qualified for corporate advantages and exchange bonuses.
- The Maruti Swift is priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 9.03 lakh.
Dzire
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 37,000 |
- Only the AMT variants are eligible for these incentives; the manual variants receive a reduced financial benefit of Rs 10,000.
- The only benefits available to CNG sedan models are exchange and corporate.
- The cost of the Maruti Dzire ranges from Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh.
Eeco
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discounts | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Benefits | Up to Rs 4,000 |
| Total Discounts | Up to Rs 34,000 |
- These discounts apply to the van’s gasoline-powered models. The monetary discount for the CNG models is lesser, at Rs 10,000.
- The corporate and exchange offerings are identical for both.
- The cost of the Maruti Eeco ranges from Rs 5.32 lakh to Rs 6.58 lakh.
Also Read – The Maruti Fronx And Toyota Taisor Differ In This Way
News & Top StoriesThe Maruti Fronx and Toyota Taisor Differ in This Way
The Maruti Fronx is now available in Toyota form as the Toyota Taisor, which shares the same feature set and powertrain options. Even though they are nearly identical, there are a few distinctions between the two that may influence your choice of vehicle. If you are having trouble choosing between the two, have a look at these three key variations.
Distinct Style
These crossovers share the same general dimensions and shape, but certain subtle design cues help to distinguish one from the other. The Tailor has a revised bumper, slimmer LED DRLs, and a larger, narrower grille than the Fronx. Both have three lamps for headlights, while the Fronx’s taillights match its three-piece LED DRL. Together with new taillight lighting, the Taisor also receives unique 16-inch alloy wheel designs.
CNG Options
A 1.2-liter petrol CNG powertrain producing 77.5 PS and 98.5 Nm is shared by the Fronx and Taisor, and it is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. However, the Taisor is the only vehicle to provide the greener fuel in its base-spec E form. In contrast, the Fronx comes with a CNG powerplant option available in two variants: the base-spec Sigma and the mid-spec Delta, the latter of which adds more features and comforts to the package.
Variants of Turbo-petrol
The 1-liter turbo-petrol engine from Fronx, which produces 100 PS and 148 Nm, is also coupled to a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission in the Taisor, just like it is in the CNG powertrain. This engine option is limited to the top-spec G and V models of the Toyota-badged SUV. But this engine is available from the Fronx in three different variants: Zeta, Alpha, and Delta+, which reduces the price by over a lakh.
These are the main product distinctions between the Toyota Taisor and Maruti Fronx. Both SUVs are reasonably priced and provide almost the same level of comfort to their respective clientele. However, given these distinctions, which would you choose? Tell us in the comments section below.
Read More On – Reduced Prices For Citroen C3 And C3 Aircross
News & Top StoriesReduced Prices For Citroen C3 And C3 Aircross Entry As The Automaker Marks Its Third Anniversary In India
- Special rates (ex-showroom) for the C3 start at Rs 5.99 lakh and the C3 Aircross SUV at Rs 8.99 lakh for April 2024.
- The roof decorations and Cosmo Blue exterior tone are exclusive to the Blu editions of the C3 and eC3 hatchbacks.
- These limited edition models come equipped with customized seat covers, neck rests, and seat belt cushions, as well as an air purifier.
- To its current customers, the carmaker is also giving away a free vehicle wash and a referral bonus.
The premium mid-size SUV, the C5 Aircross, marked Citroen’s official debut in the Indian market in April 2021. As the brand celebrates its third anniversary in April 2024, Citroen has announced several things, including new limited editions, discounted prices, and exclusive deals for current owners. Below, you may find more information about each of these projects for April:
Blu Edition Citroen C3 & eC3
The Feel and Shine versions serve as the foundation for the Blu editions of the C3 and eC3. These hatchbacks have roof graphics and an exterior color of Cosmo Blue. The limited models also come with customized seat covers, neck rests, and seat belt cushions inside, in addition to an air purifier, lighted cup holders, and sill plates.
C3 & C3 Aircross Special Anniversary Prices
Citroen has lowered the price of the base models of the C3 hatchback and C3 Aircross small SUV in honor of the festivities. With a new starting price of Rs 5.99 lakh, the C3 is now priced Rs 17,000 less than it was previously, while the C3 Aircross is now Rs 1 lakh more reasonably priced at Rs 8.99 lakh. Note that these rates are valid just for April.
Extra Perks For Current Clientele
Throughout this time, current Citroen owners in India are eligible for a free car wash. In addition, the carmaker launched a referral scheme that entitles Citroen owners to a bonus of Rs 10,000.
Future Goals for Citroen
The Citroen Basalt Vision concept, a new coupe-SUV that the French automaker is preparing to introduce in India, is currently under development. Additionally, the French manufacturer intends to expand its presence in the nation by almost 400 percent. Citroen now operates 58 stores in India, but it hopes to grow to 200 touchpoints by the end of the year, servicing more than 140 regions. Currently, Citroen sells four models—the C3, C3 Aircross, eC3 (electric), and C5 Aircross—in India, one of which is an EV.