Maruti Grand Vitara Surpassed Hyundai Creta & Kia Seltos News & Top Stories

January 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 2024December 2023MoM GrowthMarket share current(%)Market share (% last year)YoY mkt share (%)Average sales (6 months)
Maruti Grand Vitara13438698892.328.7623.944.829732
Hyundai Creta13212924342.9428.2741.55-13.2812458
Kia Seltos63919957-35.8113.6728.93-15.2610833
Toyota Hyryder5543497611.3911.8611.590.273880
Honda Elevate458643764.799.8109.813766
Volkswagen Taigun12752456-48.082.724.02-1.31981
Skoda Kushaq10822485-56.452.315.56-3.252317
MG Astor96682117.662.062.64-0.58868
Citroen C3 Aircross231339-31.850.4900.4998
Total467244164112.299.95

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 Creta

  • 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.

 Honda Elevate

  • 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

  • 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.
Maruti Ertiga Vs Toyota Rumion Vs Maruti XL6 News & Top Stories

February 2024: A Comparison of the Waiting Periods for the Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti XL6

Waiting Period Comparison: You probably have a few choices if you’re looking for a reasonably priced, roomy MPV, with the Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Rumion, and Maruti XL6 among them. The XL6 is the only model available with a 6-seater arrangement (with captain chairs in the middle row), while the Toyota Rumion is essentially a rebadged Maruti Ertiga (both 7-seater offers). If you purchase one in February 2024, though, which of the three can you bring home the earliest? Now let’s investigate.

CityMaruti ErtigaToyota RumionMaruti XL6
New Delhi2 months8 months1-2 months
Bengaluru2 months4-6 months1 week
Mumbai2 months14 months1-1.5 months
Hyderabad1.5-2 months10 months2-3 months
Pune2 months8-10 months0.5-1 month
Chennai2 months12 months0.5-1 month
Jaipur2.5 months8 months0.5 months
Ahmedabad1-2 months6-10 months2-2.5 months
Gurugram2 months10 monthsNo waiting
Lucknow2.5 months8 months1 month
Kolkata2 months10 months1 month
Thane2.5 months12-15 months1-1.5 months
Surat2 months12 monthsNo waiting
Ghaziabad2 months10 months0.5 months
Chandigarh1.5-2 months10-12 months1-1.5 months
Coimbatore2 months8 months1 month
Patna1-1.5 months12 months1-1.5 months
Faridabad2 months10-14 months1-2 months
Indore2.5 months15 months1 month
Noida1-2 months6-12 months1 month

Key Takeaways

Maruti Ertiga

  • Maruti Ertiga waiting times are two months on average, and in Jaipur, Lucknow, Thane, and Indore, they can reach up to 2.5 months.

Maruti XL6

  • The Maruti XL6, the Nexa’s equivalent with a better cabin and more features, is easily accessible in Gurugram and Surat. Nevertheless, Hyderabadi customers will have to wait three months for the MPV to be delivered. The wait period is approximately one month on average Waiting Period Comparison.

Toyota Rumion

  • Out of the three, the Toyota Rumion has the longest wait time—more than a year—for customers in Mumbai, Chennai, Thane, Surat, Patna, and Indore. In Bengaluru, the wait time is the shortest at four months.
Tata Curvv & nexon News & Top Stories

These 3 Features Will Make The Tata Curvv Like The New Nexon

The Tata Curvv will be the upcoming model to join the small SUV market in India. Similar to the Tata Nexon subcompact SUV, it will be available in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. Let’s now examine the similarities and differences between the two Tata SUVs, as we have previously seen how they will differ.

Comparable Exterior And Interior Design Elements

Tata originally introduced the Curvv concept’s split-headlight and LED DRL design philosophy on the redesigned Nexon. The closer-to-production version displayed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 indicates that it will also be apparent on the Curvv ICE. It has triangular housings for the LED headlights, chrome inserts in the lower part of the bumper, and more angular LED DRLs on either side of the grille. Similar to the facelifted Tata Nexon EV, the Curvv will also feature an integrated LED DRL arrangement.

Tata’s SUV coupe looks to have a touch-based climate control panel and a simple dashboard inside, just like the Nexon.

Typical Elements in Many

The Curvv will have two digital displays—one for infotainment and the other for the driver’s cluster—just like the recently redesigned Nexon. The 10.25-inch digital driver display will remain the same, although it may receive the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen found on the Nexon EV. Additional common features will be linked car technology, wireless phone charging, air conditioning, height-adjustable front seats, and cruise control.

We anticipate that it will come equipped with the same suite of safety features found in the Nexon, which includes six airbags, a 360-degree camera, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. Advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) including adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and autonomous emergency braking may also be fitted to the Curvv by Tata.

Comparable Fuel and Diesel Engine Options

A 1.5-liter diesel engine and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine are available for the ICE variants of the Curvv and Nexon.

engine

SpecificationsTata Curvv/ Nexon PetrolTata Curvv/ Nexon Diesel
Engine1.2-litre turbo1.5-litre diesel
Power125 PS/ 120 PS115 PS
Torque225 Nm/ 170 Nm260 Nm
Transmission6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT (expected)/ 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT, 7-speed DCT6-speed MT/ 6-speed MT, 6-speed AMT

Naturally, Tata built the brand-new turbo-petrol engine in the Curvv, which was last seen at the Auto Expo 2023.

Launch Schedule for Curvv

The launch dates for the Tata Curvv and Curvv EV have been revealed, with the latter expected to arrive first. We anticipate that the Curvv ICE will start at Rs 10.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Its competitors include the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Citroen C3 Aircross.

MPV Home News & Top Stories

If You Purchase One Now, Be Prepared To Wait Up To A Year To Bring A Premium MPV Home

Be Prepared To Wait: MPVs have long been a preferred option for those seeking a roomy family vehicle with several seating configurations, ample interior space, and practicality. There are up to four high-end MPVs available in our market, such as the Toyota Innova Hycross and Kia Carens. The waiting period to take one home is as follows if you intend to purchase any of them in February

CityKia CarensToyota Innova CrystaToyota Innova HycrossMaruti Invicto
New Delhi2 months3-4 months12 months8-10 months
Bengaluru2 months6 months6-8 months3 months
Mumbai2 months3 months6-9 months4-5 months
Hyderabad1-2 months3 months8 months3 months
Pune3 months5 months7 months6 months
Chennai2 months3-4 months8 months5 months
Jaipur1-2 months3-4 months6-8 months5 months
Ahmedabad1-2 months5 months8-10 months3-4 months
Gurugram1 month3 months6-9 months5 months
Lucknow3 months4 months8 months5 months
Kolkata2-2.5 months3-5 months6-8 months7-8 months
Thane2 months3-4 months6 months6-7 months
Surat2 months4 months5-7 months5-6 months
Ghaziabad2 months5 months7 months5 months
Chandigarh2 months4 months5 months6 months
Coimbatore2 months4 months8 months4-5 months
Patna2 months3-5 months6 months5 months
Faridabad1-2 months4 months8 months4-5 months
Indore1-2 months5 months7 months6 months
Noida1-2 months4 months6-8 months4-5 months

Important lessons learned 

Kia Carens

  • A new Kia Carens will only be available to buyers in Pune and Lucknow for a maximum of three months. Buyers in Hyderabad, Gurugram, Indore, and Noida can take advantage of its shortest waiting period, which is one month.

Toyota

  • There are some of the longest wait times for the two Toyota MPVs, the Innova Hycross and Innova Crysta. The latter isn’t available any earlier than six months, whereas the former has a minimum waiting period of three months
  • High wait periods are also a problem for the rebadged Maruti Invicto, which is the Toyota MPV. To drive it home, buyers in places like Chandigarh, Kolkata, and New Delhi will have to wait the longest.
Top 10 Best-selling Cars In January 2024 News & Top Stories

These Were January 2024’s Top 10 Best-Selling Automobiles

After a decline in sales at the end of 2023, the Indian automotive industry saw a spike in month-over-month (MoM) demand in the first month of 2024. The demand for almost all of the cars on this list increased positively year over year (YoY). Below is a thorough analysis of the sales performance of each model in January 2024

ModelJanuary 2024January 2023December 2023
Maruti Baleno19,63016,35710,669
Tata Punch17,97812,00613,787
Maruti Wagon R17,75620,4668,578
Tata Nexon17,18215,56715,284
Maruti Dzire16,77311,31714,012
Maruti Swift15,37016,44011,843
Maruti Brezza15,30314,35912,844
Maruti Ertiga14,6329,75012,975
Mahindra Scorpio14,2938,71511,355
Maruti Fronx13,6439,692

Key Takeaways

Maruti Baleno

  • 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%.

 Nexon EV

  • The next three best-selling models in January 2024 were the Maruti Wagon R, Tata Nexon, and Tata Punch, with sales ranging from 17,000 to 18,000 units each. With a 50 percent YoY rise, the Punch saw the largest of the three. Please take note that the stats for the Punch and Nexon also account for the sales of the EV versions of the Punch and Nexon.
  • The single sedan on the list, the Maruti Dzire, sold about 16,800 units overall and was closely followed by the Nexon. The sales for March increased by almost 2,000 units. Maruti Swift
  • 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.
  • Both the Mahindra Scorpio (which comprises the Classic and Scorpio N models) and the Maruti Ertiga saw YoY sales increases of more than 50%.
  • The Maruti Fronx makes it onto this list with almost 13,600 units shipped. Its MoM number increased by over four thousand units.

 

71 Customised Kia Carens News & Top Stories

71 Kia Carens MPVs with customizations are currently in the Punjab Police fleet.

  • 71 Kia Carens MPV: A public address system and high-intensity strobe lights are included with the specially customized Carens MPV.
  • To power the extra equipment installed on the police version of the Carens, it is additionally outfitted with a larger capacity 60 Ah battery.

‘Dial 112’ body decals and unique Punjab police stickers are also included with the Carens.
The intentionally altered Kia Carens MPVs made their debut at the Auto Expo 2023 in two configurations: one as an ambulance and the other as a police car. Recently, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 included the Carens purpose-built vehicle (PBV) variant as well. The Punjab police have received 71 Carens MPVs from Kia that have been particularly customized. These will be used as emergency response vehicles, to help the public.

How It Appearances

71 Customised Kia Carens

Kia hasn’t altered the exterior of this specially designed Carens variant, but it does have unique Punjab Police decals on the doors, bonnet, and bumper in addition to ‘Dial 112’ emergency response decals. Moreover, the roof is equipped with powerful strobe lights, similar to those found on police cars. The big antenna, which is probably used for long-distance police radio operations, is also visible.

With its 15-inch steel wheels, the police version of the Kia Carens appears to be based on the base-spec Premium model.

Modifications Made to the Car

71 Customised Kia Carens

The Punjab police received a 7-seater version of the modified Kia Carens. The public address system is probably mounted to the center console, and the major alteration is the semi-leatherette seat covering. It has second-row seats with 60:40 split-folding, and, like the standard MPV, the third row can be split-folded into a 50:50 ratio. For increased convenience, the second and third rows of this police version of the Carens have roof-mounted AC vents, and all four windows have power windows. A 12V power socket, five USB Type-C ports, and adjustable headrests are also included in all three rows of seating.

To power the added equipment, the customized Carens model has a larger 60 Ah battery. Along with its safety kit that includes six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, and a tire pressure monitoring system, Kia has also fitted it with amenities like a semi-digital driver’s display and idle engine start/stop.

Specifics of Carens’s Powertrain

71 Customised Kia Carens

This police-specified Kia Carens has a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with 115 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque. A manual transmission with six speeds is attached to the unit.

A 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) mated to either a 6-speed iMT (manual transmission without clutch pedal) or a 7-speed DCT (dual-clutch automatic transmission) and a 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission are the two additional engine options available to private buyers for the Kia Carens.

Prices & Rivals

Although the pricing range for the specially designed Carens model is unknown, the standard Kia MPV is available for between Rs 10.45 lakh and Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). One may view the Carens as a high-end substitute for the Maruti Ertiga/Toyota Rumion, or as a more cost-effective option compared to the Toyota Innova Crysta and Toyota Innova Hycross/Maruti Invicto.