November 2024 was a slow month for the Indian car industry. Many people bought cars during the festive season, taking advantage of Diwali discounts. A total of 3,51,592 cars were sold in November, which is 5% more than the 3,34,868 cars sold in November 2023. However, sales were lower compared to October 2024. Here’s a look at the sales of the two biggest car manufacturers in India: Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai.
Maruti Suzuki Sales in November 2024
Maruti Suzuki sold 1,41,312 cars in November 2024, up from 1,34,158 cars in November 2023. The Maruti Swift, which got a new model this year, was the best-selling car with 14,737 units sold. The Baleno, Vitara Brezza, and Ertiga followed with 16,293, 14,918, and 15,150 units sold, showing growth of 26%, 11%, and 18% from last year.
The Maruti Dzire, which just entered its fourth generation, had 30,000 bookings. In November 2024, it sold 11,779 units, a big increase of 51% compared to last year. Other top sellers included the WagonR with 13,982 units, and the Eeco with 10,589 units.
Maruti Suzuki’s more expensive cars also sold well. The Grand Vitara, Jimny, and Invicto sold 10,148, 988, and 434 units, respectively. The entry-level Alto saw a small drop in sales, with 7,467 units sold compared to 8,076 last year, a decrease of 8%. Other models like the XL6, Ignis, Celerio, S-Presso, and Ciaz sold smaller numbers, ranging from 2,200 to 2,500 units each.
Hyundai Sales in November 2024
Hyundai’s sales dropped slightly to 48,246 cars in November 2024, from 49,451 units in November 2023, a decrease of 2.4%. The Hyundai Creta was the best-selling model, with 15,452 units sold, up from 11,814 units last year. The Hyundai Venue and Exter followed with 9,754 and 5,747 units sold, respectively. The Grand i10 also performed well with 5,667 units sold.
The Hyundai Aura, a small sedan, saw an increase in sales, with 4,248 units sold, a 10% growth from last year. Other models like the Verna, Alcazar, and Tucson were in the top ten, with steady sales.
In the electric vehicle (EV) category, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kona sold 84 and 22 units, respectively.