The SUV body style has found millions of buyers in the last half a decade or so. As a result, there are now multiple segments and sub-segments of SUVs that are on sale in the country. For instance, there is now a segment of crossover SUVs slotted below the sub-4 metre SUVs– the likes of Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch.
SUVs now account for almost 50% of the total market share in the passenger vehicle market. Let us look at the top five SUVs sold in India for the month of January 2024.
| Rank | OEM | Model | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | YoY change (%) |
| 1. | Tata | Punch | 17,978 | 12,006 | 50% |
| 2. | Tata | Nexon | 17,182 | 15,567 | 10% |
| 3. | Maruti Suzuki | Brezza | 15,303 | 14,359 | 7% |
| 4. | Mahindra | Scorpio | 14,293 | 8,715 | 64% |
| 5. | Maruti Suzuki | Fronx | 13,643 | 0 | – |
Tata Punch
Tata Punch is the highest-selling SUV and the second highest-selling model overall in the passenger vehicle segment for January 2024. The subcompact crossover recorded a monthly sales volume of 17,978 units which led to a significant 50% YoY growth. Punch is available in both ICE (internal combustion engine) and fully-electric forms. The latter was launched recently last month.
Tata Nexon
Punch was followed by its elder sibling– Tata Nexon– which generated a sales volume of 17,182 units. This translated into a YoY growth of 10%. Like Punch, Nexon is also offered in both ICE and EV derivatives. The Nexon range received a major facelift in September 2023.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
A direct rival to Nexon, Maruti Brezza is one of the highest-selling sub-4 metre SUVs in India which recorded a volume of 15,303 units last month. During January previous year, Maruti sold 14,359 units which has resulted in a YoY growth of 7%.
Mahindra Scorpio
Mahindra Scorpio is a surprise addition to this list. The mid-size SUV garnered a total sales volume of 14,293 units in January as opposed to 8,715 units sold during the same period the previous year. This led to a massive 64% YoY growth. Mahindra offers two derivatives of Scorpio namely Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N.
Maruti Fronx
Baleno-based Fronx has played an instrumental role in making Maruti Suzuki the number 1 SUV manufacturer in India. The crossover, which was launched in March 2023, recorded a monthly sales volume of 13,643 units in January this year.
