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Maruti topped the list of best-selling compact and midsize hatchbacks in March 2024

The March 2024 sales report for tiny and midsize hatchbacks is already available, and Maruti hatchbacks dominated the sales table once again. Four of the six hatchbacks on this list are from Maruti, one from Tata, and one from Hyundai. Let’s look at how each of them did in last month’s sales of Maruti hatchbacks 2024

ModelsMarch 2024March 2023February 2024
Maruti Wagon R16,36817,30519,412
Maruti Swift15,72817,55913,165
Tata Tiago6,3817,3666,947
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios5,0349,0344,947
Maruti Celerio3,4784,6463,586
Maruti Ignis2,7882,7602,110

Key Takeaways

  • The Maruti Wagon R, which surpassed 16,000 units sold, remained the best-selling hatchback in March 2024, despite sales decreases of 16% month on month and 5% year on year.
  • After the Wagon R, the Maruti Swift was the only other hatchback to sell more than 10,000 copies. In March 2024, more than 15,700 Swift units were dispatched, representing a 19% increase month over month.

Tata Tiago

  • In March 2024, the Tata Tiago held a 1,300-unit edge over the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Tata shipped almost 6,000 Tiagos last month, although monthly sales fell by 500 or so cars.
  • In March 2024, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios sales reached 5,000 units. Despite sustained monthly demand, it experienced a 46% decrease in annual revenue.

Maruti Celerio

  • With over 3,500 vehicles delivered, the Maruti Celerio maintained its continuous demand in MoM sales. However, its YoY sales dropped by more than 1,000 units.
  • Finally, the Maruti Ignis attracted over 2,700 purchasers in March 2024, but its MoM sales fell 32%.

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