News & Top StoriesThese Were January 2024’s Top 10 Best-Selling Automobiles
In the Indian automotive sector, month-on-month (MoM) demand increased in the first month of 2024 after a decline in sales at the end of 2023. Nearly every vehicle on this list experienced strong year-over-year (YoY) growth in demand. Here is a thorough analysis of each model’s performance in sales in January 2024:
| Model | January 2024 | January 2023 | December 2023 |
| Maruti Baleno | 19,630 | 16,357 | 10,669 |
| Tata Punch | 17,978 | 12,006 | 13,787 |
| Maruti Wagon R | 17,756 | 20,466 | 8,578 |
| Tata Nexon | 17,182 | 15,567 | 15,284 |
| Maruti Dzire | 16,773 | 11,317 | 14,012 |
| Maruti Swift | 15,370 | 16,440 | 11,843 |
| Maruti Brezza | 15,303 | 14,359 | 12,844 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 14,632 | 9,750 | 12,975 |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 14,293 | 8,715 | 11,355 |
| Maruti Fronx | 13,643 | – | 9,692 |
Key Takeaways
- The top spot on the January 2024 sales list went to the Maruti Baleno, with around 20,000 units sold. While its demand nearly doubled during the MoM spike, its year-over-year (YoY) figure increased by 20%.
- The Tata Punch, Maruti Wagon R, and Tata Nexon were the next three best-selling models in January 2024, with sales ranging from 17,000 to 18,000 units. The Punch saw the most YoY growth of 50% out of the three. Be aware that sales of the Punch EV and Nexon EV, respectively, are included in the data for both models.
- The Maruti Dzire, the only sedan on the list, sold over 16,800 units overall, trailing the Nexon by a narrow margin. Its month-over-month (MoM) sales increased by about 2,000 units.
- The next two cars on the January 2024 list were the Maruti Swift and Maruti Brezza, with sales figures ranging from 15,000 to 16,000 units. The hatchback saw a seven percent YoY decline, but the Brezza saw a seven percent YoY increase.
- The Mahindra Scorpio (Classic and Scorpio N models included) and Maruti Ertiga saw YoY increases in sales of over 50%.
- This list includes the Maruti Fronx, which shipped more than 13,600 vehicles. By over 4,000 units, its MoM number increased.
News & Top StoriesEnjoy Up To Rs 62,000 In Savings This February On Maruti Arena Vehicles
- Maruti Arena Vehicles: On the Alto K10, the maximum discounts are up to Rs 62,000.
- Get discounts of up to Rs 61,000 on the Wagon R, S-Presso, and Celerio.
- Up to Rs 37,000 in perks are available for the Dzire.
- Offers are good through the end of February 2024.
We now have access to the advantages offered by Maruti Arena Vehicles products, following our announcement of the reductions on Maruti Nexa automobiles. February 2024 will see significant discounts on several models, including the Alto K10, S-Presso, and Wagon R. Nevertheless, the Brezza and Ertiga are still not listed among the offers on Maruti Arena Vehicles
Let’s examine the model-specific savings that are available through the end of this month
Alto 800
| Offer | Amount |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Total Benefits | Rs 15,000 |
- The aforementioned incentive is only valid for the Maruti Alto 800’s current inventory because it has already been discontinued.
- Except for the entry-level Standard, Maruti is offering the exchange incentive on all hatchback models (including CNG).
- Before its discontinuation, the Alto 800 was priced between Rs 3.54 lakh and Rs 5.13 lakh.
Alto K10
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 7,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 62,000 |
- The savings noted above are exclusive to Maruti’s Alto K10 AMT models.
- The cash discount drops to Rs 35,000 if you choose to purchase the hatchback’s manual and CNG versions, but the exchange bonus and corporate discount stay the same.
- The price range for the Maruti Alto K10 is Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh.
S-Presso
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 6,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- These savings are exclusively offered on Maruti S-Presso AMT versions.
- A monetary discount of Rs 35,000 is applied to its other variations, which include CNG; other incentives are unaffected.
- The S-Presso from Maruti is priced between Rs 4.27 lakh and Rs 6.12 lakh.
Eeco
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 4,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 29,000 |
- These savings are available on the Maruti Eeco’s petrol versions.
- Along with the same exchange incentive and corporate discount, Maruti is giving the CNG versions of the MPV a cash discount of Rs 10,000.
- The price range for the Eeco is between Rs 5.32 lakh and Rs 6.58 lakh.
Celerio
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 6,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- The aforementioned advantages are exclusive to the Maruti Celerio AMT models.
- The automaker is providing a cash discount of Rs 35,000 for customers who wish to purchase the manual and CNG versions, in addition to the same exchange incentive and corporate discount.
- The cost of the small hatchback ranges from Rs 5.37 lakh to Rs 7.10 lakh.
Wagon R
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 35,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 6,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- Only the Maruti Wagon R AMT models are eligible for the aforementioned incentives.
- Only vehicles that are less than seven years old when trading in for a new Wagon R are eligible for Maruti’s enhanced exchange bonus.
- Cash discounts start at Rs 30,000 for manual versions and decrease to Rs 15,000 for CNG trims. The corporate discount and exchange incentives are still available.
Swift
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 7,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 42,000 |
- These discounts are exclusive to the Maruti Swift AMT variants.
- The additional exchange bonus from Maruti is only available if the vehicle you are trading in for the new Swift is less than seven years old.
- Should you get the hatchback’s manual version, the cash reduction drops to Rs 10,000. Conversely, the Swift CNG is only available with a Rs 7,000 business discount and a Rs 15,000 exchange bonus.
- The Swift special edition would cost an additional Rs 23,400 for buyers. It continues to receive the Rs 7,000 corporate discount and an exchange bonus of up to Rs 20,000 (including the additional exchange bonus).
- Prices for the Swift range from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.03 lakh.
Dzire
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 7,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 37,000 |
- These discounts are available from Maruti on the AMT versions of the Dzire.
- The cash discount is lowered to Rs 10,000 for those who choose the MT versions, but the other offers stay the same.
- The cost of the Maruti Dzire ranges from Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh.
Note: Depending on the state and city, discounts could change. For further information, please get in touch with your neighborhood Maruti Arena dealership.
News & Top StoriesTop 10 Automobile Brands for Sales in January 2024: Hyundai Overtakes Tata to Take Back Second
Top 10 Automobile Brands
The brand-wise split of the January 2024 vehicle sales numbers suggests that several automakers had a little increase in sales at the beginning of the year. As per usual, Maruti continued to top the list of best-selling vehicles; however, Tata lost the position it had taken over from Hyundai in December 2023. The details of the top-selling auto brands in January 2024 are provided here.
| Brand | January 2024 | December 2023 | MoM Growth (%) | January 2023 | YoY Growth (%) |
| Maruti | 1,66,802 | 1,04,778 | 59.2 | 1,47,348 | 13.2 |
| Hyundai | 57,115 | 42,750 | 33.6 | 50,106 | 14 |
| Tata | 53,635 | 43,471 | 23.4 | 47,990 | 11.8 |
| Mahindra | 43,068 | 35,171 | 22.5 | 33,040 | 30.4 |
| Kia | 23,769 | 12,536 | 89.6 | 28,634 | -17 |
| Toyota | 23,197 | 21,372 | 8.5 | 12,728 | 82.3 |
| Honda | 8,681 | 7,902 | 9.9 | 7,821 | 11 |
| Renault | 3,826 | 1,988 | 92.5 | 3,008 | 27.2 |
| MG | 3,825 | 4,400 | -13.1 | 4,114 | -7 |
| Volkswagen | 3,267 | 4,930 | -33.7 | 2,906 | 12.4 |
Takeaways
- With sales of about 1.67 lakh vehicles in January 2024, Maruti is still in the lead. The automaker had a significant increase in month-over-month (MoM) sales of nearly 60% and year-over-year (YoY) sales of more than 13%.
- This month, Hyundai took back the second spot among the highest-ranking vehicles. Its annual sales increased by 14%, while its monthly sales increased by nearly 34%.
- Even though Tata dropped to third place, it was nevertheless able to achieve a positive increase in sales numbers for both the MoM (more than 23 percent) and YoY (almost 12 percent), resulting in total sales of more than 50,000 units.
Mahindra
- In January 2024, Mahindra’s sales surpassed 40,000 units. Sales YoY increased by more than 30%, while MoM increased by 22.5 percent.
- As of January 2024, Kia had sold over 23,000 units per month, nearly doubling its monthly sales. However, its YoY sales data decreased by 17% from January 2023 to that same month.
- In January of this year, Toyota’s YoY sales increased by an astounding 82 percent, and its monthly sales increased by 8.5 percent. Additionally, it was the last brand to sell 10,000 units.
- Sales for Honda increased both YoY and MoM in January. Sales rose by over 10 percent every month and 11 percent on an annual basis.
- The last company on the list whose sales did not decrease in any way is Renault. Its annual sales increased by more than 27%, and its monthly sales nearly doubled.
- The only brand that saw declines in sales both monthly and annually was MG. Both its annual and month-over-month sales decreased by more than 13 percent.
- Last but not least, Volkswagen is now ranked tenth among the top-selling brands. Even though its monthly sales decreased by more than 33%, its annual sales statistics increased by more than 12%.
News & Top StoriesThese 7 Real-Life Photos Show Off The Maruti Fronx Delta Plus Velocity Edition
Introduced in April 2023, the Maruti Fronx is a subcompact crossover vehicle that is built on the Maruti Baleno platform. While optional accessories have been offered since the Fronx’s inception, Maruti has just unveiled the Velocity edition, which is only compatible with the Delta Plus model of the Fronx and costs Rs 34,000 more due to cosmetic changes. Let’s examine this limited-edition kit’s appearance in seven actual photos.
The chrome garnish on the headlight units is the sole visible difference between the Velocity edition and the previous model. Apart from this, the Fronx Delta Plus version bears no resemblance to its standard version. Maruti started selling LED headlights with LED DRLs on the Fronx, which is the base model from which the Delta Plus is derived.
The Velocity version of the Fronx comes with side extras like door visors, side molding, and ORVM chrome garnish. This trim level, Delta Plus, includes 16-inch alloy wheels that have been blacked out. Along with the Fronx, the Velocity edition accessory kit includes illuminated door sill guards.
The sole modification to the rear is the addition of a chrome tailgate garnish. As a Delta Plus version, it has LED taillights at the back instead of the center-mounted kind that is available starting with the Zeta model. Additionally, it has a silver skid plate that is integrated into the rear bumper and improves the car’s overall look.
Mud flaps are another official accessory that comes with the Velocity edition.
Interior
The carbon styling kit that comes with the Velocity edition package of the Fronx can be used to further improve the dual-tone dashboard look of the Delta Plus variation of the automobile. This item includes a carbon finish on the power window trim of the door as well as around the AC vents.
Its features include an electrically adjustable ORVM system, automatic air conditioning, a 6-speaker sound system, a 7-inch touchscreen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and more. Dual front airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and a day/night IRVM (internal rearview mirror) all contribute to safety. Although the Velocity version of the Fronx comes with a rear parking sensor as an extra, the Delta Plus model of the car does not.
The Velocity edition of the Fronx leatherette black seat cover is also available from Maruti. The limited version also comes with a car vacuum, Nexa-branded seat cushions, and all-weather 3D floor mats and boot maps.
Engines Available
The Fronx Delta Plus model is available with a 1.2-liter normally aspirated gasoline engine (90 PS/113 Nm) or a 1-liter turbo-petrol engine (100 PS/148 Nm). A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on both engines. About the automatic, the former has a 5-speed AMT standard, while the latter has the choice of a 6-speed AMT.
Price & Rivals
The Maruti Fronx Delta Pus variant costs between Rs 8.78 lakh and Rs 9.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It competes with vehicles such as the Hyundai Exter, Citroen C3, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.
News & Top Stories5-door Mahindra Thar Is Noticed in the Camouflage Once More, a Close-Up of the Rear Profile
- 5-door Mahindra Thar: receives modest design upgrades over the existing 3-door Thar Mahindra.
- most likely include a fresh cabin concept.
- A larger touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital driver’s display, and a single-pane sunroof are among the new features.
- Pricing is anticipated to start at Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom).
Although it has been in the testing stage for some time, the 5-door Mahindra Thar is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated cars of 2024. Although the date of debut is still unknown, there have been more reports of seeing its production-ready test mules, suggesting that the launch may occur soon. Here are all the characteristics of the larger Thar’s rear profile that was photographed in the most recent spy unit.
Exterior
The most striking similarity between it and the contemporary 3-door Thar is from the back. It has the same bumper style, vertically positioned rectangular LED tail lights, and a spare wheel located on the tailgate.
With its circular headlights (now LED units with ring-like LED DRLs) and bumper design, the front profile is even identical to the three-door model. There are slight modifications to the front grille. But the fog lamps are still halogen lights.
Its side features the same alloy wheel style and two more doors for the comfort of the backseat passengers. Nevertheless, it is from this perspective that the SUV’s extended wheelbase becomes apparent.
Safety & Features
Recently, a detailed spy photo of the 5-door Thar’s interior revealed a larger touchscreen infotainment system and a fully digital driver’s display, both of which are probably 10.25-inch displays. In addition to these screens, it has a single-pane sunroof, automated climate control, Type-C charging connections, an auto-dimming IRVM, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Mahindra SUV is anticipated to be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC), front and rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a rearview camera, and up to six airbags for further safety. Upgrading the 5-door Thar to a higher model can also add a 360-degree camera.
Powertrain
The Mahindra Thar 5-door will be available with the same 2-liter turbo-petrol and 2.2-liter diesel engine options as its 3-door counterpart. The three-door variant of these engines offers 152 PS (petrol) and 132 PS (diesel). They’ll probably arrive at a higher tune in the 5-door Thar, though. The longer model will probably be available with both 4-wheel-drive (4WD) and rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configurations.
Expected Price & Rivals
The 5-door Mahindra Thar is anticipated to go on sale later this year at a starting price of Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). It will directly compete with the planned 5-door Force Gurkha and serve as a high-end substitute for the Maruti Jimny.
News & Top StoriesHyundai Creta EV Seen Testing in India Once More, With New Information
- The updated Hyundai Creta will serve as the foundation for the Creta EV.
- New alloy wheels were observed on the test mule, and the dashboard was partially visible.
- It will have ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and two 10.25-inch screens.
- Six airbags, a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are anticipated to be included.
- Price range: perhaps starting at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).
With a new appearance and an extensive feature list, the facelifted Hyundai Creta was recently introduced in India. Recently, a disguised Creta—possibly the Creta EV—has been seen during testing. The Hyundai Creta EV will undoubtedly be built on the Creta facelift, according to the most recent spy photos.
New Information Viewed
The Creta EV test mule is remarkably similar to its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart, although being extensively disguised. These alloy wheels, which are unique from the standard Creta’s and have an EV-specific aerodynamic shape, are what distinguish this test mule as an electric vehicle.
The spy photo shows that the Creta EV will have the same redesigned dashboard as the standard Creta, complete with two 10.25-inch digital screens—one for infotainment and the other for the driver’s display. The electric SUV may also have ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone air conditioning.
Six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, a tire pressure monitoring system, and advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) features like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and automated emergency braking are probably included in the safety package.
Electric Powertrain Expectations
Even though there are currently few facts available regarding the Creta EV’s electric motor and battery pack, we anticipate seeing the vehicle available with a stated range of more than 400 kilometers.
Expected Launch & Price
In India, Hyundai may introduce the Creta EV as early as 2025. Pricing is anticipated to start at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be a more expensive option than the Mahindra XUV400 EV and Tata Nexon EV, but it will directly compete with the MG ZS EV and the Tata Curvv EV.