Maruti Suzuki WagonR, Swift and Dzire take the top three spots in the sales chart in the last month. However, Maruti Suzuki’s dominance has reduced with just 6 out of 10 cars listed inside the top 10 best selling cars in January 2022.
MARUTI SUZUKI WAGON R
The new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R once again emerged as the best-selling model in the country by registering 20,334 unit sales in the month of January 2022. This means the Maruti Suzuki WagonR registered an almost 18 per cent growth compared to 17,165 unit sales in January 2021.
Though the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R looks a bit ‘Vanilla’ on the outside, it offers all the necessary features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Remote Keyless Entry, Electrically adjustable ORVMs, Central Locking, Day & Night IRVM, and many more.
Despite its compact dimensions, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R also comes with a long list of safety features such as dual-airbags, ABS, EBD, speed alert system reverse parking sensors, and many more.
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with two engine options, the 1.0-litre petrol produces 67.05bhp and 90Nm of torque, whereas the 1.2-litre engine produces 81.50bhp and 113Nm of torque. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R starts from Rs 5.18 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT
Though the new Maruti Suzuki Swift is still a favourite among the youngsters, the sporty hatchback has to settle for the second spot by registering 17,180 unit sales for the month of January 2022.
Apart from that, the Maruti Suzuki Swift registered 11 per cent growth compared to its 17,180 unit sales in January 2021.
The Maruti Suzuki Swift comes packed with features such as LED projector headlamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Steering mounted audio controls, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, Cruise Control and many more. Safety features include dual airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill-Hold Assist and many more.
The Maruti Suzuki Swift is in its third generation and it is powered by a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine with 88.50bhp and 113Nm of torque. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Swift starts from Rs 5.90 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
MARUTI SUZUKI DZIRE
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire also showed strong sales by registering 14,967 units sales in January 2022 – a decrease of 168 unit sales compared to January 2021. However, the sub-4m sedan is still a favourite among family buyers in both urban and rural areas.
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes packed with features such as LED projector headlamps, Steering mounted audio and telephone controls, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 7-inch infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Cruise Control, Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs and many more.
While safety features include dual airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill-hold assist and many more. Powering the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is an 88.50bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine with 113Nm of torque and gearbox options include a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed AMT gearbox. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Dzire starts from Rs 6.09 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
TATA NEXON
The Tata Nexon saw 68 per cent growth (8,225 units sold in January 2021) and became the 4th best selling model in January 2022 by registering 13,816 unit sales. That being said, the compact SUV gradually became the best-selling vehicle in its segment.
The Tata Nexon comes with a long list of features such as projector headlamps, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, cooled glove box, climate control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver display, cooled glovebox, rear AC vents, more premium 8-speaker audio, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control (TC), Drive modes and many more.
The Tata Nexon comes with two different engine options, the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 118bhp and 170Nm of torque, whereas the diesel unit is a frugal yet punchy 1.5-litre unit with 108bhp and 260Nm of torque. Moreover, the Tata Nexon can be specified with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed AMT gearbox.
Prices for the Tata Nexon start from Rs 7.39 lakh (ex-showroom, India) for the base 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol model.
MARUTI SUZUKI ALTO
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is a default choice for many first-time car buyers in the country and the hatchback is the fifth best selling model in the country by registering 12,342 unit sales in January 2022.
Though this number may seem decent, the model witnessed an almost 32 per cent drop in its sales compared to its 18,260 unit sales in January 2021.
Powering the Maruti Suzuki Alto is a tried-and-tested 796cc naturally-aspirated 3-cylinder engine with 47.33bhp and 69Nm of torque. Apart from this, the hatchback also offers a CNG version for even more affordable running costs. That being said, the CNG engine produces slightly less power at 40.36bhp and 60Nm of torque.
Apart from that, the Maruti Suzuki Alto offers low maintenance cost, great fuel efficiency, decent performance at a reasonable price point. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Alto starts from Rs 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
MARUTI SUZUKI ERTIGA
Despite being a 7-seater MPV, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is one of the best-selling vehicles in the country and secured the 6th spot in sales by registering 11,847 unit sales in January 2022. The 7-seater MPV also witnessed an impressive 24 per cent growth compared to its 9,565 unit sales in January 2021.
Features-wise, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes well equipped with features such as air-cooled cup holders, Automatic Climate Control, AC vents on all three rows, an 8-touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and many more. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga also comes with useful safety features such as dual airbags, ABS, EBD, Hill Hold Control, and Electronic Stability Program.
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated mild-hybrid petrol engine with 103. 25bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga start from Rs 8.12 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
KIA SELTOS
Though the Kia Seltos is essentially a Hyundai Creta underneath, the Kia Seltos is the best-selling vehicle in its segment by registering 11,483 unit sales in January 2022 as against 9,869 unit sales in the same period last year – registering a growth of 16 per cent.
The Kia Seltos comes with a choice of three engines, While the 1.5-litre diesel unit produces 113.45bhp and 250Nm of torque, the 1.5-litre petrol unit pushes out 113.18bhp and 144Nm of torque. Whereas the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 138.12bhp and 242Nm of torque. All engines can be specified with either an automatic or manual transmission.
Kia Seltos also comes up as one of the best-equipped SUVs in its segment with features such as 6 airbags, ESC, VSM, HAC, BOSE 8-speaker system, a 360-degree surround-view camera, Blind view Monitor, front parking sensors and many more. Prices for the Kia Seltos start from Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
HYUNDAI VENUE
The Hyundai Venue has always been a decent sales performer since its launch in India. The sub-4m SUV from the South Korean manufacturer sold 11,377 units in January 2022, resulting in a marginal drop in sales performance, where the vehicle sold 11,779 units during the same month last year.
Like most cars from Hyundai, the Venue offers a long list of features such as a cooled glovebox, air purifier, a wireless phone charger, an 8-inch infotainment screen, steering wheel-mounted controls, and many more.
Despite the compact dimensions, the Hyundai Venue also offers top-of-the-line safety features such as 6 airbags, speed sensing auto door lock & impact sensing auto door unlock, rear parking sensors and many more.
The Hyundai Venue is powered by three engine options. The The1.2-litre petrol engine produces 81.86bhp and 116Nm of torque, whereas the 1.5-litre diesel unit produces 98.63bhp and 245Nm of torque. Finally, the potent 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 118.35bhp and a healthy 175Nm of torque. Prices for the Hyundai Venue starts from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
MARUTI SUZUKI EECO
The 9th spot is Maruti Suzuki Eeco, the Indian automaker sold 10,528 units in the month of January 2022 as compared to 11,680 units sold in January 2021, thereby registering a 10 per cent decrease in sales.
Speaking about the Maruti Suzuki Eeco, it is a flexible 7-seater MPV that will make a great choice if you also happen to own a small business.
Powering the Maruti Suzuki Eeco is a tried-and-tested 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 72.41bhp and 98Nm of torque. The petrol engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki Eeco start from Rs 4.53 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
TATA PUNCH
In January 2022, Tata Punch registered 10,027 unit sales in India and considering it is one of the newest cars in the market, the micro-SUV is doing well for itself in the market.
Despite its small footprint, it is the safest vehicle on this list with a Global-NCAP score of 16.45 points for adult protection and also comes well equipped with features such as projector headlamps, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, cooled glove box, climate control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver display, and many more.
The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine with 84.48 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. This engine can be specified with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Tata Punch range starts from Rs 5.64 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Thoughts About Top-Selling cars In India
Compared to last year, it can be said that sales of most models have grown significantly and the automotive market is witnessing a strong recovery in 2022.
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