The Maruti Suzuki Dzire remained the best-selling sedan in India in August 2024, despite a year-on-year drop in sales. It accounted for 42.96% of total sedan sales, showing its continued dominance in the sector. The Hyundai Aura ranked second, while the Honda Amaze finished third on the sales chart. However, both models had a YoY decline in sales. Here's a complete list of the top 5 best-selling models in August 2024.
| Models | August 2024 | August 2023 | YoY (%) |
| Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 10,627 | 13,293 | -20.6% |
| Hyundai Aura | 4,304 | 4,892 | -12.02% |
| Honda Amaze | 2,585 | 3,564 | -27.47% |
| Volkswagen Virtus | 1,876 | 2,140 | -12.34% |
| Hyundai Verna | 1,194 | 2,576 | -53.65% |
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
The Dzire sold 10,627 units last month, representing a 20.6% decline from the 13,293 units sold in the same month in 2023. The sedan has four variants: ZXi, ZXi+, VXi, and LXi, and is priced between Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.34 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.2-liter Dualjet petrol engine that produces 89bhp and 113Nm and comes mated to a five-speed manual or AMT gearbox. When driven by CNG, the same mill produces 76bhp and 98.5Nm while using a five-speed MT gearbox.
Hyundai Aura
The Hyundai Aura maintained its position as the nation's second-best-selling sedan in August. The Hyundai car sold 4,304 units, showing a 12.02% drop from 4,892 units sold the previous year. The subcompact sedan is available in six monochromatic exterior paint schemes and has a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. Mechanically, the Aura's 1.2-litre engine generates 114Nm of peak torque and 82bhp of maximum power when paired with an AMT or five-speed manual transmission. However, while using compressed natural gas (CNG), the same unit offers 68bhp and 95Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Honda Amaze
The Amaze finished third on the list, with 2,585 units sold. Compared to 3,564 units sold in the same month last year, there was a YoY decrease of 27.47%. The sub-4m car has a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 110Nm and 88bhp, mated to a CVT or five-speed manual. It has three core variants (E, S, and VX), and is priced between Rs 7.20 lakh and Rs 9.96 lakh (both, ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Virtus
The Volkswagen Virtus ranked fourth with 1,876 units sold last month, despite a YoY decline of 12.34%. For reference, the car sold 2,140 units in August of last year. The Virtus comes with two petrol engine options in our market: a 1.0-litre mill with 113bhp and a 1.5-liter unit with 148bhp. It costs between Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 19.41 lakh (both, ex-showroom).
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Hyundai Verna
The Hyundai Verna surpassed the Tata Tigor to become the fifth best-selling sedan in India. It sold 1,194 units, down 53.65% from 2,576 units sold in the same period last year. The Hyundai sedan features petrol engine options: a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with 158bhp and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated unit with 113bhp. It retails between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 17.42 lakh. These are ex-showroom prices.
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