Here is the list of top-selling hatchbacks in India for January 2022. Maruti Suzuki takes the top 3 spots in the sales chart in January 2022. Apart from that, it is clear that hatchback sales in the country have taken a small hit.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
The new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R once again emerged as the best-selling model in India by registering 20,334 unit sales in January 2022. This means the Maruti Suzuki WagonR registered almost 18 per cent YoY growth compared to 17,165 unit sales in January 2021.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
Though the new Maruti Suzuki Swift is still a favourite among the youngsters in the country, the sporty hatchback had to settle for the second step on the podium by registering 17,180 unit sales in January 2022. Apart from that, the Maruti Suzuki Swift registered 11 per cent growth compared to its 17,180 unit sales in January 2021.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
Though the Maruti Suzuki Alto is a default choice for many first-time car buyers in India, the hatchback could only take the third spot in this list by registering 12,342 unit sales in January 2022. Though this number may seem decent, the entry-level model witnessed an almost 32 per cent drop in its YoY sales compared to its 18,260 unit sales in January 2021.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
The second-generation Maruti Suzuki Celerio was recently launched in the Indian four-wheeler market and quickly gained good traction in the market with 18.90 per cent YoY growth by registering 8,279 unit sales in January 2022.
Hyundai i10 Nios
The Hyundai i10 Nios has been a good performer for Hyundai. However, the hatchback showed the third-highest YoY sales decline at -37 per cent by managing to sell just 6,841 units in January 2022, which is a reduction of more than 4,000 units compared to its performance in January 2021.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Maruti Suzuki sold 16,648 units of Baleno hatchback in January 2021, making it 4th best-selling car in the country. However, the Baleno has slipped way down the order this year by registering just 6,791 unit sales, which is an almost -60 per cent YoY sales decline.
Hyundai i20
The Hyundai i20 also registered a decline in sales compared to its previous year performance as the South Korean manufacturer managed to sell just 6,505 units of its Premium Hatchback. In comparison, Hyundai managed to sell 2000 units more in January 2021.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has been a decent and consistent performer for the Indo-Japanese manufacturer. Though the S-Presso managed to sell 6,292 units in January 2022, in comparison to its sales performance last year, there has been an almost 9 per cent decline in YoY sales by selling 6,893 units in January 2021.
Tata Tiago
Tata Tiago is one of the safest hatchbacks you can buy in India. However, the hatchback has registered an almost 25 per cent YoY sales decline by managing to sell just 5,195 units in January 2022. In comparison, Tata Motors managed to sell a more respectable 6,909 units of Tiago hatchback in January 2021.
Tata Altroz
Tata Altroz is the safest car on this list with a 5-star safety rating for adult protection. However, the premium hatchback from Tata Motors showed the second-highest decline in YoY sales at almost -39 per cent by registering just 4,526 unit sales in January 2022. This means the hatchback sales were down by 2,852 units in comparison to its sales performance in January 2021.
Thoughts About Top 10 Hatchbacks In January 2022
By comparing the sales performance of hatchbacks, it is clear that hatchback sales have come down as only three hatchbacks registered positive YoY growth. However, this could not be taken as the automobile sales slump as the SUV segment has picked up pace in the market.
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