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Top-Selling SUVs For September 2017 In India
Here is the list of top-selling SUVs in India for September 2017.
The Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) is a crucial segment in India, particularly compact SUVs. An SUV offers a high seating position and the ability to negotiate some of the roughest roads experienced in a country like India.
While many carmakers such as Ford and Renault introduced some of the first compact SUVs in India, Maruti Suzuki launched the Vitara Brezza at a much later date with Mahindra following it with their version of smaller SUVs.
So how is the SUV segment performing in India? Here are the top-selling SUVs in India for September 2017 with sales figures along with more details of the SUVs which could help you understand how SUVs are performing in the country.
Maruti Brezza
The Maruti Brezza continues to lead the list with sales of 13,268 units in September 2017. The demand for the Brezza increased by 41 percent compared to September 2016, when it sold 9,375 units.
The Maruti Brezza has given the company not only a new lease in the segment, but it has also increased the company's market share in the industry.
Maruti launched the Brezza with a diesel engine and no petrol option; however, the Indian buyers have taken to the liking of the Brezza due to its proportionate design and competitive pricing.
The Maruti Brezza is available in 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 89bhp and 200Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The claims the Maruti Brezza a mileage of 24.3kpl.
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Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta is currently the best-selling vehicle for the Korean carmaker in India. Hyundai has sold 9,262 units of the Creta compared to 8,835 units in September 2016.
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The Creta is well-built and comfortable SUV with excellent fit and finish. Although the Hyundai Creta is not a full-size SUV, the Creta continues to garner high demand from the Indian buyer and has been a regular at the top-selling SUVs list in India.
The Hyundai Creta is available with 1.6-litre petrol variant and 1.4-litre as well as 1.6-litre diesel versions. While the 1.6-litre petrol unit comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the diesel version with 1.6-litre displacement comes with an option of a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra & Mahindra's tried and tested Bolero continues to be the top-selling utility vehicle for the home-grown carmaker. The Bolero continues to perform well, especially the rural markets leading the sales.
Mahindra sold 8,930 units in September 2017 compared to 5,744 units in the same month on 2016. Mahindra has entered the sub-4 meter segment with the introduction of the Bolero Power+ to compete in the sub-compact SUV segment in India.
While a 1.5-litre diesel engine powers the Mahindra Bolero Power+, the regular model is powered by a 2.5-litre diesel unit. Both the engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Mahindra Scorpio
Another best-seller from Mahindra is the Scorpio SUV, which sold 6,260 units in September 2017, which is incidentally the highest sale for the Mahindra Scorpio.
Launched to compete with the likes of Tata Safari, the Mahindra Scorpio continues to perform well when the market has moved to compact SUVs. Much of its appeal comes from its butch styling and its 4x4 capabilities.
The Mahindra Scorpio's base model comes powered by a 2.5-litre M2CRDE diesel engine producing 75bhp and 180Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The powerful versions employ the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel unit which churns out 120bhp and 320Nm of torque.
DriveSpark Thinks!
The SUV segment in India is on the rise, and the Indian buyers have become more aware of what they want in an SUV. Maruti Suzuki seems to have found the right combination with the Brezza, while erstwhile Utility Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra is finding it difficult to find the right mix for the segment.
