Tata Punch continues to take the pole position as Tata Motors sold 19,158 units in April 2024. The micro SUV silenced its critics who thought it was a flash-in-the-pan Carlos Sainz moment. Well, the momentum is certainly with the Indian automobile manufacturer as it kept the Maruti Suzuki WagonR at bay while the sub-4-metre SUV, the Brezza, stormed to take third place.
This is also the second time in a row that an SUV and a non-Maruti Suzuki vehicle have topped the sales charts. March 2024 saw two SUVs in the top five including the mid-size SUV, and the Hyundai Creta, but April 2024 did one better as Brezza joined the elite club.Â
| Rank | Model | April 2024 | March 2024 |
| 1. | Tata Punch | 19,158 | 17,547 |
| 2. | Maruti WagonR | 17,850 | 16,368 |
| 3. | Maruti Brezza | 17,113 | 14,164 |
| 4. | Maruti Dzire | 15,825 | 15,894 |
| 5. | Hyundai Creta | 15,447 | 16,458 |
| 6. | Mahindra Scorpio | 14,807 | 15,151 |
| 7. | Maruti Fronx | 14,286 | 12,531 |
| 8. | Maruti Baleno | 14,059 | 15,588 |
| 9. | Maruti Ertiga | 13,544 | 14,888 |
| 10. | Maruti Eeco | 12,060 | 12,019 |
Top 10 vehicles in April: Tata Punch leads the way
Tata Punch is selling like hotcakes and clocked 19,158 units outdoing March 2024 figures by 1,611 units. The launch of the Punch EV has further increased its market presence. Presently, the Punch stands out as the sole micro SUV available in both petrol and electric versions.
With 25 different variants, including petrol, CNG, manual, and AMT powertrains, the Punch’s pricing begins at Rs 6.13 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.20 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. The CNG models are priced between Rs 7.23 lakh and Rs 9.85 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. Meanwhile, the Punch EV is offered from Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.
Top 10 vehicles in April: Biggest gainers and losers YoY
Regarding year-on-year growth, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga saw a remarkable increase of 145 per cent from the previous month to April 2023. This surge is attributed to the MPV’s extended waiting period. With the commencement of Ertiga deliveries, the company recorded sales of 13,544 units, a significant rise from the 5,532 units sold last year. Additionally, the expansion of the Manesar plant’s capacity is expected to boost production by 100,000 vehicles annually, positively impacting the sales of popular models such as the WagonR, Ertiga, Dzire, and Brezza.
Maruti Suzuki also holds the title for the largest decline, with the WagonR registering 17,850 units, a decrease of 3,029 units compared to April 2023. Following this, Maruti Suzuki’s premium hatchback, the Baleno, experienced a 13 per cent year-over-year drop as it recorded 14,049 units against 16,180 units in the previous year.
