Top five best-selling cars in India in December 2023
In the Indian automotive market, Maruti Suzuki continues to lead the charge, securing three out of the top five spots in December's best-selling cars, while Tata Motors claimed the remaining two. However, the highest-selling car in the last month was the Tata Nexon. In fact, three out of the five top-selling vehicles were SUVs. Notably, this trend follows November's sales pattern, where Maruti Suzuki vehicles dominated most of the top-selling slots.
Tata's Nexon secured the top spot in India's car sales for December 2023. Sales spiked to 15,284 units, marking a notable increase from the 12,053 units sold in December 2022. November 2023 also showcased powerful figures, with 14,916 units of the Nexon rolling off the lots. This sub-compact SUV offers versatility with petrol, diesel, and electric variants, pricing ranging between Rs 8.10 lakh and Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nexon EV costs Rs 14.74 lakh to Rs 19.94 lakh (ex-showroom).
Following closely, Maruti Suzuki's Dzire clinched the second position among top-selling cars, with 14,012 units sold in December 2023. November 2023 displayed a commendable performance at 15,965 units, whereas December 2022 stood at 11,997 units. The Dzire, available in LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi Plus variants, is priced between Rs 6.52 lakh and Rs 9.39 lakh (ex-showroom), with CNG options in the lineup.
Tata's Punch secured the third spot, making a mark with 13,787 units sold in December 2023, a notable increase from 10,586 units in the same period in 2022. The Punch, a notable performer in November 2023, offers four variants and comes with a price range of Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10.10 lakh (ex-showroom) across petrol and CNG powertrains.
In the fourth position, Maruti Suzuki's Ertiga, a seven-seat MPV, clocked 12,975 units in December 2023, maintaining consistent sales with 12,273 units in December 2022 and 12,857 units in November 2023. Offered in petrol and CNG variants, the Ertiga is priced between Rs 8.64 lakh and Rs 13.08 lakh (ex-showroom).
Securing the fifth position, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza recorded 12,844 units in December 2023, up from 11,200 units in the corresponding period last year but slightly down from 13,393 units in November 2023. Available in petrol and CNG options, the Brezza is priced from Rs 8.29 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh (ex-showroom).
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