Over the past few months, car sales have been growing as compared to last year. Covid-19, rising fuel prices and expensive repair costs were just a few factors that were affecting the sales in the 4-wheeler market in 2020. However, the market is now picking pace and car sales have increased drastically. So, here is a list of the top-10 best-selling cars in March 2021:
Maruti Suzuki Swift
One of India’s oldest hatchbacks, the Swift, has been known as a practical and inexpensive car to maintain, which also happens to be fun to drive. In its third generation of production right now, prices for the Swift start from INR 5.73 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 21,714
Sales in March 2020: 8,575
Growth: (153%)
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Baleno is Maruti’s answer to the Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz, in the premium hatchback segment. This car can be brought exclusively through Maruti’s Nexa channel, which has been made to offer a more premium experience. Prices for the Baleno start from INR 5.90 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 21,217
Sales in March 2020: 11,406
Growth: (86%)
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
Despite the launch of the Hyundai Santro a few years back, the new generation Maruti Suzuki WagonR does not seem to be affected by its famous rival and continues to be one of the best-sellers in its segment. Prices for the WagonR start from INR 4.65 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 18,757
Sales in March 2020: 9,151
Growth: (105%)
Maruti Suzuki Alto
The most popular car in the Indian market, in terms of sales, the Alto just received a facelift a couple of years ago. This facelift might be the main reason for the growth in sales of this entry-level hatchback. Prices for the Alto start from INR 3.00 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 17,401
Sales in March 2020: 10,829
Growth: (61%)
Hyundai Creta
Despite competing with much more inexpensive cars in the market, Creta manages to be the best-selling car in its segment. Prices for the Creta start from INR 10 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 12,640
Sales in March 2020: 6,706
Growth: (88%)
Maruti Suzuki Eeco
With the Omni being taken off the showroom a couple of years ago, the Eeco happens to be the only van in Maruti’s portfolio. The Eeco is sold in many variants, with multiple interior layouts to cater to various different applications. Prices for the Eeco start from INR 3.97 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 11,547
Sales in March 2020: 5,966
Growth: (94%)
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Another popular offering from India’s largest car manufacturer, the Dzire is a compact sedan based on the Swift hatchback. The compact size of the car combined with the additional space and boot appeals to many people. Prices for this compact sedan start from INR 5.94 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 11,434
Sales in March 2020: 5,476
Growth: (109%)
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
This compact SUV was recently updated and it got a new powerful petrol engine. The new facelift version might be the reason why Maruti could manage to take back its position of India’s best-selling compact SUV from the Hyundai Venue. Prices for the Vitara Brezza start from INR 7.39 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 11,274
Sales in March 2020: 5,513
Growth: (104%)
Hyundai Grand i10
The Grand i10 is Hyundai’s best-selling hatchback. The i10 model was recently revived with a fresh update called the i10 NIOS. This new model is sold alongside the Grand i10. Prices for the Grand i10 start from INR 5.19 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 11,020
Sales in March 2020: 4,293
Growth: (157%)
Hyundai Venue
The Venue is Hyundai’s 3rd entrant in this list and also one of the most VFM (Value For Money) compact SUVs in the Indian market. Prices for the new Venue start from INR 6.87 Lakh (ex-showroom, India)
Sales in March 2021: 10,722
Sales in March 2020: 6,127
Growth: (75%)
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