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.
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| 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 Stories2024 Kia Seltos Will Be Released With Lower-Cost Automatic Transmission Models
- The MY2024 Kia Seltos debuted with numerous improvements but no additional features.
- The HTK Plus variant now has an automatic gearbox, which lowers the price by Rs 1.3 lakh.
- Additional color options were added to the entry-level HTE models.
- The HTK and HTK Plus versions have been updated with new features from higher variations.
Numerous model changes have been made to the Kia Seltos for 2024, most likely in response to input from the market after the facelifted model was introduced in July 2023. The most significant modification is the addition of automatic gearbox options to the mid-spec HTK Plus model, which lowers the price by over a lakh. In addition, Kia has improved the Seltos’ equipment list and color choices, making it a more desirable vehicle overall.
Kia Seltos 2024: New Automatic Models
Previously, the Seltos automated option was available starting with the HTX model. As per Kia, the HTK Plus is the most favored version of the Seltos small SUV; it is available solely with the diesel-iMT, petrol-manual, diesel-manual, and turbo-petrol iMT drivetrains.
The 1.5-liter gasoline CVT and 1. 5-liter diesel AT powertrain options, which were previously exclusive to the HTK version, have now been added to Kia’s lower-spec HTK Plus trim. The automated option in the Seltos is now up to Rs 1.3 lakh less expensive as a result. The most popular Seltos variation will become even more appealing with this update.
Here are the prices for the new variant:
| Engine Option | HTX | HTK Plus | Difference |
| 1.5-litre Petrol CVT | Rs 16.72 lakh | Rs 15.42 lakh | Rs 1.3 lakh |
| 1.5-litre Diesel AT | Rs 18.22 lakh | Rs 16.92 lakh | Rs 1.3 lakh |
2024 Kia Seltos: Updated Features
The Kia Seltos‘ feature set has been reorganized, with additional amenities from the higher variants being available with the mid-spec model and up. The variants that receive the greatest number of additions are HTK and HTK Plus. The table below contains all the information on these modifications.
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The Kia Seltos‘ feature set has been reorganized, with additional amenities from the higher variants being available with the mid-spec model and up. The variants that receive the greatest number of additions are HTK and HTK Plus. The table below contains all the information on these modifications.
2024 Kia Seltos: Colour Options Rejigged
Before, Sparkling Silver and Clear White were the only colors available for the Kia Seltos base model. To enhance its appeal, the base HTE and mid-spec HTK Plus models now come in a greater number of Seltos colorways, which are detailed in the table below:
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Kia Seltos 2024: Competitors
The Kia Seltos package’s overall appeal is increased by these upgrades. See what we thought of the redesigned small SUV in our detailed first-drive review. The Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor are the competing vehicles of the 2024 Kia Seltos.
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News & Top StoriesOne lakh bookings for the Kia Seltos facelift, with 80,000 choosing the sunroof variant
From July 2023 to the present, Kia has averaged 13,500 Seltos reservations
- About the new Seltos bookings milestone, Kia has provided some intriguing insights.
- Eighty percent of Seltos purchasers choose higher-spec models (HTK+ and up).
- About half of all reservations are for the petrol-powered Kia Seltos trim levels, with the automatic variants accounting for the remaining 50%.
- Forty percent of purchasers are choosing Kia Seltos with ADAS when it comes to safety.
In July 2023, the Kia Seltos underwent a significant makeover that included a new 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine choice, new features, and enhanced safety. Since its unveiling, the Kia Seltos has now received over one lakh reservations overall. During this time, the facelifted Seltos averaged 13,500 bookings per month.
Eighty percent of buyers prefer variants with higher specs.
Eighty percent of Seltos purchasers, according to Kia, favor the SUV models with the panoramic sunroof and the better-equipped models (HTK+ and up). Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were one of the major feature changes included in the facelift, and according to Kia, more than 40% of new Seltos customers desire this safety element.
Strong Requirement for Automated Variants
The 1.5-liter normally aspirated (NA) gasoline, 1.5-liter diesel, and 1.5-liter turbo-petrol are the three engine options offered for the car. There is an automatic transmission option available for all three, and almost half of all reservations for the new Seltos, according to Kia, have been made with the automatic transmission. It has also been disclosed that 42 percent of all bookings to date have been made using the diesel-powered option, indicating continued high demand.
Safety & Features
Premium amenities such a panoramic sunroof, twin 10.25-inch screens (digital driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment), and dual-zone climate control are standard on the Kia Seltos. In addition, it has a heads-up display, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, and an air purifier.
Six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like lane keep assist, frontal collision warning, and adaptive cruise control are among the safety features of the Seltos.
Specifics of the Powertrain
The following lists the engine specifications and available transmissions:
| Engine | 1.5-litre NA Petrol | 1.5-litre Turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Power | 115 PS | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / CVT | 6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed iMT / 6-speed AT |
With the diesel engine of the Car, Kia added a 6-speed manual gearbox as an option in January 2024. It is the only SUV in its class with an iMT setup (manual without clutch pedal) as an option.
Price Range and Competitors
Prices for the car range from Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Competitors of the small SUV include the Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, and Citroen C3 Aircross.