The sports utility segment continued its stellar performance in February 2024. The Tata Punch emerged as the best-selling SUV, surpassing several models like the Tata Nexon and the Mahindra Scorpio. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza came in second, while the Hyundai Creta finished third, with monthly sales of 15,276 units, the highest since its introduction. With several categories and sub-segments, the SUVs come in all forms and sizes. These vehicles capture a major share of our auto market because of their ability to satisfy clients who want space, utility, and aesthetics all in one. Here's a look at the five SUVs that sold the most in February. If you're in the market for a new SUV, check out these best-sellers.
Tata Punch
The five-seater SUV from Tata Motors was the best-selling model last month, selling 18,438 units, up 65.08% from 11,169 sold in February 2023. Interestingly, the Punch was the top-selling SUV and the second-highest-selling vehicle overall in January this year. With monthly sales of 17,978 units, it registered a notable 50% year-over-year increase. The mechanical setup of the Tata Punch includes a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine, with the option of a manufacturer-installed CNG kit. In standard petrol mode, the motor produces 84bhp and 113Nm. However, when running on CNG, the engine delivers 72bhp and 103Nm. The CNG variant has just a manual transmission option; the petrol version receives both an AMT unit and a 5-speed manual transmission. In our market, the Tata Punch carries a starting price tag of Rs 6.13 lakh (ex-showroom).
An electric version of the Punch SUV was introduced in January of this year. With a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh, the electric SUV is positioned between the Nexon EV and Tigor EV in the company's lineup of electric vehicles.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza secured the second position on the list, despite experiencing a drop in sales. In February 2024, it sold 15,765 units, down 0.14% YoY from 15,787 units delivered at the same time the previous year. The Brezza is available in four core variants: LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+, with a starting price of Rs 8.34 lakh (ex-showroom). The 1.5-litre petrol engine in the car delivers 137Nm and 102bhp. However, the CNG model generates 121.5Nm and 86.6bhp. The gasoline-powered variant has both a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission as options, whereas the CNG vehicle only has a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Hyundai Creta
Last month, the Hyundai Creta SUV had its highest monthly sales to date. It sold 15,276 units, marking a noteworthy 46.59% year-over-year growth over the 10,421 units sold in February 2023. The updated Creta was introduced by the carmaker in January of this year, while its sportier N line variant went on sale recently in March. The revised Creta has three different engine options: a 1.5-litre normally aspirated (NA) gasoline engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit. Hyundai recently revealed that over 80,000 reservations have been made for the redesigned SUV so far. The new Creta is currently available at prices ranging from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. Its competitors in the market include the Volkswagen Taigun, the MG Astor, the Honda Elevate, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and more.
Mahindra Scorpio
The fourth SUV on the list that saw high market demand was Mahindra's Scorpio, which includes both N and Classic models. The Mahindra vehicle saw a YoY growth of 116.56% last month, with 15,051 units sold against 6,950 units in February 2023. The Scorpio-N offers two engine options: a 2.2-litre diesel and a 2-litre turbo-petrol. In contrast, the Scorpio Classic has a 2.2-litre diesel engine. Mahindra recently launched a new variant of the SUV in India called the Scorpio-N Z8 Select. This brand-new model costs between Rs 16.99 lakh and Rs 18.99 lakh in India. Both are ex-showroom figures.
Tata Nexon
In terms of sales, the Tata Nexon SUV slipped from second place in January of this year to fifth in February. It sold 14,395 units last month, representing an increase of 3.46% year-on-year over 13,914 units sold in February last year. The Kia Sonet rival can seat up to five people and is available in both petrol (1.2-litre turbo-petrol) and diesel engine (1.5-litre diesel) configurations. The Nexon SUV costs between Rs 8.15 lakh and Rs 15.60 lakh in India, and rivals the Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, and others. The mentioned prices are ex-showroom.
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