New Delhi: The Indian automotive sector continued its impressive performance in the calendar year (CY) 2023, achieving an all-time high annual domestic sales volume of 4,108,000 units, surpassing the previous record of 3,792,000 units set in 2022.
In 2023, Maruti Suzuki India, the leading automobile manufacturer in the country, dominated the list of best-selling cars with an impressive presence of seven models among the top 10. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors also made their mark with one and two models, respectively. The Maruti Suzuki Swift retained its title as the year’s best-selling car, recording sales of 203,469 units. Following closely behind was the Maruti Suzuki WagonR with 201,302 units sold. These two cars were the only ones to achieve sales exceeding 200,000 units throughout the year.
In the premium hatchback segment, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno emerged as the frontrunner, with a remarkable sales figure of 193,988 units in 2023.
A fierce competition unfolded in the SUV segment between the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and the Tata Nexon, where the former held a slight edge with 170,588 units sold compared to 170,311 units for the latter.
Sustaining the prominence of sedans, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire secured an impressive sales volume of 157,522 units, while the Hyundai Creta led the mid-size SUV segment with sales of 157,311 units. The Tata Punch, an entry-level SUV introduced by the domestic manufacturer, showcased an outstanding performance by registering sales of 150,182 units in 2023.
The van segment was represented by the Maruti Suzuki Eeco, which accumulated sales of 136,010 units, while the MPV segment witnessed the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga capturing sales of 129,967 units.
In summary, the Indian automobile industry displayed a robust performance in 2023, with Maruti Suzuki leading the way and several models from various manufacturers garnering high sales figures across different vehicle segments.
10 largest-selling cars in India in 2023
- Maruti Suzuki Swift – 203,469 units
- Maruti Suzuki WagonR – 201,302 units
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno – 193,988 units
- Maruti Suzuki Brezza – 170,588 units
- Tata Nexon – 170,311 units
- Maruti Suzuki Dzire – 157,522 units
- Hyundai Creta – 157,311 units
- Tata Punch – 150,182 units
- Maruti Suzuki Eeco – 136,010 units
- Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 129,967 units
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