Tata Motors' Punch has emerged as the best-selling car of 2024, ending Maruti Suzuki’s unparalleled 40-year dominance. With 2.02 lakh units sold, the Punch has surpassed several leading models from Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, signifying a major shift in consumer preferences. This milestone also highlights Tata Motors' expanding footprint in the fiercely competitive passenger vehicle market. Let’s now look at the top 5 best-selling cars in 2024.
Tata Punch
The Tata Punch, a top-selling sub-4m SUV, offers diverse powertrain options. The petrol variant boasts a 1.2-litre Revotron engine that delivers 86.63bhp and 115Nm, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. A CNG version with reduced power is also available with a manual gearbox. Moreover, the Punch offers electric variants with 25kWh and 35kWh battery options.
The Tata Punch is priced at Rs 6.13 lakh for the petrol version, Rs 7.23 lakh for the CNG variant, and Rs 9.99 lakh for the electric model. These are starting and ex-showroom prices.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
With 1.91 lakh units sold, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR secured the second spot among the best-selling cars of 2024. The WagonR, marking its 25th year in India, has consistently been a top seller, holding the best-seller position for the past three fiscal years (FY 22, 23, and 24). The hatchback’s popularity is particularly evident among first-time car buyers, who make up almost 44% of its total sales.
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The WagonR is built on Maruti Suzuki's Heartect platform and is offered with two engine options (a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol and a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol). The pricing for this well-loved hatchback ranges from Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.33 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga clinched the third spot among the best-selling cars of 2024, with 1.90 lakh units sold. The MPV is offered in four distinct variants—LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+—and is propelled by a 1.5-litre petrol engine featuring mild-hybrid technology. For those seeking greater fuel economy, a CNG variant is also available. With prices ranging from Rs 8.69 lakh to Rs 13.03 lakh (ex-showroom), the Ertiga continues to be a top choice for big Indian families.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza, a standout in India’s SUV segment, took the fourth position on the best-selling sales chart for 2024, with 1.88 lakh units sold. The Brezza offers multiple powertrain options: a petrol-only, a petrol-CNG bi-fuel, and a petrol-smart hybrid, catering to a wide range of preferences. With prices ranging from Rs 8.34 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the SUV is an affordable and attractive option in the segment.
Hyundai Creta
Hyundai's flagship SUV, the Creta, was the fifth best-selling car in 2024. The Creta has versatile engine options, including a 1.5-litre turbo petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel, and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.
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Priced between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom), it remains a top contender in the highly competitive SUV segment. Adding to its appeal, Hyundai is set to unveil the electric variant of the Creta at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo.
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