Top 10 selling cars in August: Renault Kwid crosses 10k sales mark
NEW DELHI: In the month of August, twelve carmakers together have
reported a growth of 16 percent at 2,55,000 units and it is further
expected that Indian car market will achieve 3 million sales in FY17.
The
double-digit growth of carmakers is also seen on the incremental sales
of top 10 selling cars in August 2016. The cumulative sales of the top
10 cars sold in August are accounted to be 1,40,972 units which is 55.28
percent of the total sales of 2,55,000 units of all the OEMs.
In
the 10 best selling car list, Maruti continues to dominate seven slots
with Alto, Dzire, Wagon R, Swift, Baleno, Celerio, and Ciaz.
Country's
largest selling car Alto has been facing fierce competition from
Renault Kwid. The car is seeing continuous fall in sales from past five
months. In the month of August, Maruti Suzuki sold 20,919 units of Alto
compared to 23,017 units in the same month last year. Sibling Swift is
also facing serious competition from elder Baleno.
The compact
hatchback from Maruti managed to clock 13,027 units in August 2016
compared to 16,811 units in the same month last year. However, Wagon R
climbed one rung up at third position with 14,571 units despite falling
sales.
Dzire, the compact sedan, is also witnessing a steep
decline in sales in last few months. The carmaker sold 15,766 units of
Dzire in August 2016 compared to 18,718 units in the same month last
year.
The South Korean carmaker, Hyundai grabbed two positions in
the list at 5th and 7th with Grand i10 and Elite i20. Out of all the
top 10 models, Hyundai Grand i10 has continuously seen month on month
growth.
According
to industry experts, the compact hatchback is mostly liked by the young
buyers who are working and have disposable income. These particular
buyers give preferences to looks, design and feature car which is
missing in the segment. Hyundai sold 12,957 units of Grand i10 in the
month of August 2016 compared to 10,255 units in the same month last
year.
French carmaker Renault's best seller Kwid continue to grow
strong month on month at the sixth position. For the first time, Kwid
has crossed 10,000 sales mark ever since the launch. Kwid which competes
with the likes of Alto and Eon is mostly favoured by young and first
time buyers. With recent addition of 1.0L engine, Kwid will further
intensify the competition with Alto K10.
While the Japanese
carmaker Honda cars India which had two models City and Jazz at 8th and
9th position in August last year has been replaced by Baleno and Celerio
in the same month this year.
The prime reason behind the fall in
sales of Honda Models is due to the recent change in sales strategy of
the carmaker which has moved to pull from push strategy. On another
hand, Celerio and Ciaz reported positive sales in August 2016. Celerio
slipped down two position at ninth slot despite increase in sales. While
Ciaz continue to hold the tenth position at 6,214 units.