While SUVs are gaining popularity, hatchbacks continue to carve their niche in the market, as evidenced by the sales data for August 2023. The top three best-selling vehicles during this period were hatchbacks from Maruti Suzuki. Hatchbacks are favored for city commutes and occasional weekend getaways due to their compact size, ease of maneuverability, and parking convenience.
Despite their small size, hatchbacks are packed with an increasing array of features that continue to drive sales. Here are the top 5 best-selling hatchbacks in August 2023:
1. Maruti Suzuki Swift
- The best-selling hatchback for August 2023.
- Maruti Suzuki sold 18,653 units of the Swift last month, marking a remarkable YoY growth of 65 percent.
- In August 2022, Maruti Suzuki sold 11,275 units of the Swift hatchback.
2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
- The second best-selling hatchback in August 2023.
- The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available with a single 1.2-liter petrol engine, coupled with either a manual or an AMT gearbox.
- Maruti Suzuki sold 18,516 units of the Baleno last month, reflecting a 1 percent YoY growth.
- In August last year, the carmaker sold 18,418 units of the Baleno.
3. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
- The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R secured the third position among the best-selling hatchbacks in August 2023.
- Last month, Maruti Suzuki recorded sales of 15,578 units of the Wagon R.
- This represents a YoY decline of 15 percent, as the carmaker sold 18,398 units in August 2022.
4. Maruti Suzuki Alto
- Previously the best-selling car in India, the Maruti Suzuki Alto now occupies the fourth position among hatchbacks.
- Maruti Suzuki sold 9,603 units of the Alto in August 2023, reflecting a YoY decline of 33 percent.
- In August last year, the carmaker sold 14,388 units of the Alto.
5. Tata Tiago
- The fifth best-selling hatchback in August 2023 was the Tata Tiago, available in both ICE and EV versions.
- Tata recorded sales of 9,463 units of the Tiago in August 2023, marking a significant YoY growth of 31 percent.
- In August 2022, Tata sold 7,209 units of the Tiago.
Hatchbacks, with their compact size and versatile features, continue to captivate buyers in the Indian market.
