Most Selling Car Models in 2024 in India: Sales Analysis Based on Brand and Body Type

For the months of January through December 2024, this report provides a thorough study of the monthly sales performance of several car models across important body types, such as SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans, and MUVs. Finding sales trends, assessing brand performance, and showcasing individual model performance are the goals in order to comprehend market dynamics. 

Table of Content

• Most Selling Car Model in Dec’24
• Brand Level Performance
  
• Model Specific Highlights
• Trends and Insights
• Body Types Sales Analysis
• CarBike360 Says
  

The information provides information about which models were the market leaders in their respective niches, underperforming models that had trouble maintaining steady sales, and how new product introductions affected the market environment. 

Comprehensive assessments of body type contributions, brand leadership, and specific model highlights are all included in the analysis. To give a comprehensive picture of the automobile market in 2024, important parameters such peak sales months, seasonal performance variations, and changing customer preferences are also examined.

In order to maximize plans for future growth and competitiveness in the automobile sector, this research is intended to assist stakeholders, such as manufacturers, dealers, and market analysts, in making data-driven decisions.

Most Selling Car Model in December 2024

Brand-Level Performance

Maruti Suzuki

Dominates multiple segments with models like Brezza, Wagon R, Dzire, Ertiga, and Baleno. Stronghold on hatchback and sedan markets.

Tata Motors

Punch and Nexon are key contributors in the SUV segment. Whereas in hatchbacks it struggled with Tiago and other models underperforming.

Hyundai

Hyundai Creta is the most promising model and is leading the SUV segment, with Venue struggling to match competitors but it is one of the models that have been quite consistent in its sales. The Grand i10 failed to maintain consistent sales momentum and dropped five times out of the top 25 chart.

Toyota

The Innova Hycross maintained moderate SUV sales, peaking in January with 9,400 units.

Model-Specific Highlights

Trends and Insights

SUV Dominance

The SUV segment continued to grow in popularity, driven by high-performing models like Punch, Brezza, and Creta. SUVs accounted for a significant portion of overall sales.

Hatchback Resilience

Despite competition, hatchbacks like Wagon R and Swift remained crucial for brands like Maruti Suzuki.

Market Challenges

Several models, especially from Hyundai and Mahindra, struggled to maintain consistency in sales.

Peak Seasons

April and August witnessed strong overall sales, indicating seasonal peaks in consumer demand.

Sales Performance by Body Type (January - December 2024)

This report provides an analysis of sales data for popular car models across different body types (SUV, Hatchback, Sedan, and MUV) over a 12-month period. The focus is on identifying trends, growth patterns, and the overall performance of each model.

SUV Segment

The SUV category remains dominant in the market, with consistent sales throughout the year.

• ​Punch leads the SUV category with the highest annual sales of 202,031 units.
• Brezza and Creta maintain strong sales figures, reflecting consistent consumer demand.
• Nexon saw fluctuating performance, with its peak in October at 14,759 units.
• Thar showed significant growth in September and October, indicating seasonal or promotional influences.
  

Hatchback Segment

Sedan Segment​

Key Insights

• Dzire dominates the sedan segment with a total of 177,988 units. Despite fluctuations, it ends strong in December.

MUV Segment

• ​Ertiga is the top performer in the MUV category, with a total of 189,091 units.
• Eeco maintains steady demand, highlighting its utility appeal.