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These are top three sedans purchased this month: See here
Compact sedans have a fair share of fan following given the superior level of comfort and features that the vehicle provides over hatchbacks. In recent times, the sales for the compact sedan has been affected due to the large scale infiltration of compact SUVs in the Indian market. That said, the compact sedans continue to be the key contributors to overall sales for the manufacturers in the country.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
The demand for the Dzire compact sedan has been rock solid ever since it was first launched in the country. Based on the new platform, the Dzire continued to attract buyers in India in June 2021 as well. The company sold 12,639 units of the Dzire in India in June 2021 as compared to 5,834 units in India in June 2020, thereby registering an impressive growth of 117 per cent. The Dzire gets a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine that generates 89bhp at 6,000rpm and 113Nm at 4,400rpm. This engine can be had in either a five-speed manual or an AMT option.
Hyundai Aura
The Hyundai Aura emerged as the second bestseller in its segment. The company sold 3,126 units of the Aura in June 2021 as compared to 1,016-unit sales in the same period last year, thereby registering a massive growth of 208 per cent. The Aura is available in 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engine options. The four-cylinder petrol unit generates 82bhp at 6,000rpm and 114Nm at 4,000rpm. Both the engines are available in five-speed manual and AMT options.
Honda Amaze
The Japanese vehicle manufacturer, Honda reported a massive 970 per cent growth in sales with 1,487-unit sales in June 2021 as compared to 139-unit sales in June 2020. The Amaze is the second bestseller for the company in India last month, after the City sedan. The Amaze is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol unit generates 89bhp at 6,000rpm and 110Nm at 4,800rpm. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel engine generates 99bhp at 3,600rpm and 200Nm of torque 1,750rpm. Both the engine are available in five-speed manual and CVT options.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.