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These are top four most purchased cars in 2022 so far: Check the list now
All generations of the Maruti Suzuki Swift have been a popular choice among car buyers in the country. Despite a drop of 12 per cent, the Swift has emerged as the second bestselling model in the country. The drop in sales can be attributed to the shortage in the supply of semiconductors. The company sold 51,933 units in Q4 of FY’21-22 as compared to 59,158 unit sales in the same period last year.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Here’s a third Maruti Suzuki model on this list. The Dzire compact sedan has registered a growth of 33 per cent with 51,028 unit sales in the last quarter as compared to 38,460 unit sales in the same period last year. Earlier in March, the Dzire CNG was introduced, which is one of the reasons behind its strong volumes.
Tata Nexon
The Nexon is the only non-Maruti Suzuki model on this list. Apart from the Nexon being a bestseller for Tata Motors in India in the last quarter, the compact SUV is also the fourth bestselling model in the country. Tata Nexon has registered an impressive growth of 63 per cent with 40,390 unit sales in Q4 of FY’22 as compared to 24,837 unit sales in the same period last year. The Nexon EV is also a strong contributor to the overall sales numbers and has registered healthy month-on-month growth.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Despite a significant 42 per cent drop in sales, the Baleno has managed to secure itself in the top-five rank. The company sold 33,881 units of the Baleno from January to March 2022 as compared to 57,937 unit sales in the same period in 2021. The low numbers can be attributed to the stock correction activity planned ahead of the launch of the 2022 Baleno. The updated model was introduced in the country on 23 February.
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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.