News & Top StoriesTogether, the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara accounted for more than half of all sales of compact SUVs in March 2024
The Maruti Grand Vitara came in second place and the Hyundai Creta led the pack in compact SUV sales in March 2024, as typical. More than 49,000 compact SUVs were sold last month, marking a general increase in the sector of about 10%. Check out the sales figures for each compact SUV in March 2024.
| Compact SUVs & crossovers | |||||||
| March 2024 | February 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Hyundai Creta | 16458 | 15276 | 7.73 | 33.44 | 42.66 | -9.22 | 12557 |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 11232 | 11002 | 2.09 | 22.82 | 30.55 | -7.73 | 10323 |
| Kia Seltos | 7912 | 6265 | 26.28 | 16.07 | 19.93 | -3.86 | 9536 |
| Toyota Hyryder | 5965 | 5601 | 6.49 | 12.12 | 10.56 | 1.56 | 4486 |
| Honda Elevate | 3277 | 3184 | 2.92 | 6.65 | 0 | 6.65 | 4591 |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 1588 | 1286 | 23.48 | 3.22 | 6.01 | -2.79 | 1766 |
| Skoda Kushaq | 1293 | 1137 | 13.72 | 2.62 | 6.84 | -4.22 | 1887 |
| MG Astor | 1274 | 1036 | 22.97 | 2.58 | 3.5 | -0.92 | 890 |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | 211 | 127 | 66.14 | 0.42 | 0 | 0.42 | 158 |
| Total | 49210 | 44914 | 9.56 | ||||
Principal Learnings
- As the best-selling small SUV in the nation, the Hyundai Creta maintained its dominance. In March 2024, sales of the facelifted Creta reached close to 16,500 units, with a nearly 8 percent increase in monthly sales. Even though Creta’s year-over-year (YoY) market share decreased by more than 9%, its sales in March 2024 were still almost 3,900 units more than its six-month average.
- The Maruti Grand Vitara was the only small SUV to sell 10,000 units or more after the Creta. In March, Maruti continued to meet monthly demand for the Grand Vitara by shipping over 11,000 of the vehicle
- In March 2024, the MoM sales of the Kia Seltos increased by more than 26%, with over 7,900 units sold. This amount was still about 1,600 units less than the company’s average sales during the previous six months, though.
- In March 2024, the Toyota Hyrder—the Grand Vitara’s mechanical sibling—found nearly 6,000 purchasers. For the previous month, Toyota’s small SUV had no monthly losses recorded. (Hyundai and Maruti)
Honda Elevate
- Additionally, Honda Elevate consistently exceeded the 3,000 unit sales threshold in terms of MoM demand.
Nevertheless, it was still below its six-month average sales by about 1,300 units. - In March 2024, Volkswagen sold 300 additional Taigun compact SUVs, bringing its total sales to almost 1,500 units. However, Taigun’s YoY market share dropped by around 3%.
- Similar to the Taigun, the Skoda Kushaq saw good growth in March 2024 of more than 13 percent, with around 1,300 units sold. Its year-over-year (YoY) market share likewise decreased by almost 4%.
- The MG Astor crossed the 1,000 unit sales threshold and saw a MoM gain of about 23 percent.
- Only 200 of the Citroen C3 Aircross’s tiny SUVs were sold in March 2024, making it the least popular model.
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News & Top StoriesReal-world Fuel Efficiency Comparison: Honda Elevate CVT vs Maruti Grand Vitara AT
The Maruti Grand Vitara is immediately rivaled by the 2023 arrival of Honda‘s all-new small SUV, the Elevate. A 1.5-liter gasoline engine with natural aspiration powers both cars. To determine which small SUV is more fuel-efficient in the real world, we compared their actual fuel usage. Let’s look at the powertrain characteristics of both compact SUVs before moving on to the test findings. (Honda vs Maruti )
| Specifications | Honda Elevate | Maruti Grand Vitara |
| Engine | 1.5-litre 4 cyl naturally aspirated petrol | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol (mild hybrid) |
| Power | 121 PS | 103 PS |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed AT |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 16.20 kmpl | 20.58 km |
| Tested Fuel Efficiency (City) | 12.60 km | 13.72 kmpl |
| Tested Fuel Efficiency (Highway) | 16.40 kmpl | 19.05 km |
Maruti Grand Vitara’s power and torque output are inferior to that of the Honda Elevate. But thanks to its mild hybrid technology, the Grand Vitara has an edge that yields higher stated fuel efficiency ratings as well as better practical economy. Between these two cars, there is a little over a km/l difference in fuel efficiency in urban circumstances. Still, when compared to the Honda Elevate, the Grand Vitara has almost 3 km/l more fuel efficiency when driving on a highway.
It’s also crucial to remember that, although the Grand Vitara’s test efficiency narrowly misses the advertised amount, the Elevate’s highway mileage somewhat exceeds it.
| Mileage | City: Highway (50:50) | City: Highway (25:75) | City: Highway (75:25) |
| Honda Elevate CVT | 14.25 km | 15.25 kmpl | 13.37 km |
| Maruti Grand Vitara AT | 15.95 kmpl | 17.36 kmpl | 14.75 kmpl |
In all three driving scenarios, the Maruti Grand Vitara comes out on top once more. The mileage numbers of both automobiles differ by slightly more than 1 km/l if your driving is mostly in cities. But when driving on a highway, this disparity rises to almost 2 km/l. There is less than a 2-kilometer per hour difference even in mixed driving circumstances.
Notice: An automobile’s fuel efficiency can change based on your driving habits, the status of the roads, and the car itself. (Honda vs Maruti)
Key Takeaway
Given that the Maruti SUV is less powerful than the Honda SUV, the Grand Vitara is therefore more economical than the Elevate. The Grand Vitara is a great option if fuel economy is important to you. You can choose the Elevate instead if you choose reasonable power above fuel economy.
Price
| Honda Elevate | Maruti Grand Vitara |
| Rs 11.58 to Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 10.80 lakh to Rs 20.09 lakh |
Also Read: Honda Elevate And Honda City CVTs
News & Top StoriesReal-world Performance Comparison between Honda Elevate and Honda City CVTs
In 2023, Honda’s eagerly awaited small SUV, the Elevate, made its debut in India. It has the same base and powerplant as the Honda City, therefore many of its mechanical components are similar. We recently evaluated the practicality of these Honda twins by driving the automatic CVT versions of both of these vehicles. Let’s test the speed differential. Let’s look at their engine specs before moving on to the performance results:
Powertrain Details
| Specifications | Honda Elevate | Honda City |
| Engine | 1.5 liter naturally aspirated (NA) Petrol | |
| Power | 121 PS | |
| Torque | 145 Nm | |
| Transmission | CVT | |
Although both of these cars have the option of a manual transmission, we will only discuss the performance of the CVT variants that we tested.
Acceleration Test
| Tests | Honda Elevate CVT | Honda City CVT |
| 0-100 kmph | 12.35 seconds | 10.94 seconds |
| Quarter Mile | 18.64 seconds at 125.11 kmph | 17.87 seconds at 130.39 kmph |
| Kickdown (20-80kmph) | 7.2 seconds | 6.36 seconds |
The Honda City outperformed the Honda Elevate by 1.4 seconds in the 0-100 kmph sprint, while the gap was less than 1 second in the quarter mile. Again, there was less than a second’s difference in their timings during the kickdown from 20 to 80 kmph. The Honda Elevate weighs more than 100 kg more than the City, based on the available kerb weight statistics, which probably explains why the City was faster. The sedan’s faster performance over the SUV is probably also due to its relatively more aerodynamic shape.
Braking Test
| Tests | Honda Elevate CVT | Honda City CVT |
| 100-0 kmph | 37.98 metres | 41.88 metres |
| 80-0 kmph | 23.90 metres | 26.50 metres |
The Elevate stops about 4 meters faster than the Honda City while stopping from 100 kmph to a standstill. Honda’s SUV outperforms the City by 2.6 meters even while stopping at 80 kmph. The only disc brakes available on the Elevate and the City are in the front. On 17-inch alloy wheels, the Honda Elevate has wider 215-section tires, while the Honda City has comparatively smaller 185-section tires on 16-inch alloy wheels.
Key Points
Thus, the Honda City accelerates more quickly than the Honda Elevate, but the Elevate stops better than the City. They may operate differently even when they have the same engine and transmission because of differences in their weights and wheel diameters.
Note of disclaimer: The performance numbers are subject to change based on the driver, road conditions, and weather.
Price
| Honda Elevate | Honda City |
| Rs 11.58 lakh to Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 11.71 lakh to Rs 16.19 lakh |
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News & Top StoriesJanuary 2024 saw the Maruti Grand Vitara overtake the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos as the best-selling compact SUV
India saw sales of over 46,000 compact SUVs in January, with a growth rate of more than 12 percent month over month (MoM) for this segment. The Maruti Grand Vitara was the best-selling compact SUV in its class, with the Hyundai Creta coming in second. Let us now examine the sales figures for every small SUV in the previous month Maruti Grand Surpassed Hyundai.
| Compact SUVs & crossovers | |||||||
| January 2024 | December 2023 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 13438 | 6988 | 92.3 | 28.76 | 23.94 | 4.82 | 9732 |
| Hyundai Creta | 13212 | 9243 | 42.94 | 28.27 | 41.55 | -13.28 | 12458 |
| Kia Seltos | 6391 | 9957 | -35.81 | 13.67 | 28.93 | -15.26 | 10833 |
| Toyota Hyryder | 5543 | 4976 | 11.39 | 11.86 | 11.59 | 0.27 | 3880 |
| Honda Elevate | 4586 | 4376 | 4.79 | 9.81 | 0 | 9.81 | 3766 |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 1275 | 2456 | -48.08 | 2.72 | 4.02 | -1.3 | 1981 |
| Skoda Kushaq | 1082 | 2485 | -56.45 | 2.31 | 5.56 | -3.25 | 2317 |
| MG Astor | 966 | 821 | 17.66 | 2.06 | 2.64 | -0.58 | 868 |
| Citroen C3 Aircross | 231 | 339 | -31.85 | 0.49 | 0 | 0.49 | 98 |
| Total | 46724 | 41641 | 12.2 | 99.95 | |||
Principal Learnings
January 2024 saw nearly 13,400 Maruti Grand Vitaras sold, making it the best-selling compact SUV. Along with having the greatest market share in the class, the Grand Vitara has also shown the greatest MoM increase of 92% Maruti Grand Surpassed Hyundai.
- Hyundai’s Creta, which retailed 13,212 units in January, is the only SUV to surpass the 10,000 unit sales milestone, having previously only gone past the Grand Vitara. Even though monthly sales increased by almost 43%, Creta’s market share fell by more than 13% on an annual basis.
- Only about 6,400 people purchased Kia Seltos in January 2024, a decrease of almost 3,500 units from December 2023. Sales of the car rapidly declined. Compared to the previous six months’ average sales, its January 2024 sales were about 4,500 units lower.
- With more than 5,543 sold, the Toyota Hyryder, the stablemate of the Maruti Grand Vitara, ranked fourth in the sales chart. Over 11 percent gain in MoM was recorded by the Toyota SUV.
- Sales of the Honda Elevate saw a MoM gain of more than 4.5 percent in January 2024, with over 4,500 units sold. Honda’s all-new Elevate was introduced in September 2023, and as of right now, it has a 9.8% market share.
- In January 2024, sales of the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq saw MoM losses of approximately 56% and 48%, respectively. Last month, the Taigun and Kushaq sold more than 2,300 units combined.
- MG Astor’s monthly sales have increased slightly, by about 18%, but they are still not enough to surpass 1,000 units sold.
- With 231 sales in January 2024, the Citroen C3 Aircross continues to be the least popular model in the segment.
REVIEWS & VIDEOSHonda Elevate
The starting price of the five-seater Honda Elevate in India is Rs. 10,99,900. There are seven different models to choose from, with a 1498 cc engine and two transmission options: manual and automatic. The mileage of a Honda Elevate is 15.31–16.92 km/l.
| Pros | Cons |
| large and cozy cabin | Struggles on ascents |
| mature fashion | Not excited to drive |
| Honda Sense ADAS technology | |
| information screen update |
News & Top StoriesHonda Increases City Prices As Well, Ending Their Introductory Prices
The Elevate’s base variant is most affected by the price increase, which can reach up to Rs 58,000.
- Honda has raised the City’s pricing by Rs 8,000 all at once.
- The current pricing range for the sedan is Rs 11.71 lakh to Rs 16.19 lakh.
- The current price range for the SUV is between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.40 lakh.
It’s almost become standard practice for automakers to raise the prices of their vehicles as January approaches, and 2024 is no different. Honda has now raised the pricing of some of its models, following in the footsteps of Skoda and Citroen. The Elevate SUV’s introductory pricing have ended, and the only other Honda vehicle impacted by this adjustment is the City – Honda Increases City Prices
Elevate
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11 lakh | Rs 11.58 lakh | +Rs 58,000 |
| V | Rs 12.11 lakh | Rs 12.31 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.21 lakh | Rs 13.41 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 13.70 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.60 lakh | Rs 14.80 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.90 lakh | Rs 15.10 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16 lakh | Rs 16.20 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT DT | Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 16.40 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
- The Honda Elevate‘s base model is now Rs 58,000 more expensive.
- The remaining variants’ prices have all been raised by Rs 20,000 by Honda.
City
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11.63 lakh | Rs 11.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V | Rs 12.51 lakh | Rs 12.59 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition | Rs 12.57 lakh | Rs 12.65 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition CVT | Rs 13.82 lakh | Rs 13.90 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.76 lakh | Rs 13.84 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.63 lakh | Rs 13.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.88 lakh | Rs 14.96 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.86 lakh | Rs 14.94 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16.11 lakh | Rs 16.19 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
- The Honda City‘s price has increased by Rs 8,000 across the board.
- The price increase also applies to the sedan’s unique Elegant Edition.
Honda may start raising the prices of the other models as well, even though it has only raised the prices of the City sedan and the Elevate SUV thus far – Honda Increases City Prices