Indians have always been big on SUVs making them tower over all other body types in terms of popularity as well as demand. While compact SUVs have captured a huge part of Indian automobile space, they have not been able to fill the demand for larger SUVs. Every month, we see many SUVs selling in more numbers than compact SUVs, despite the former being considerably pricier than the latter. Continuing their strong performance in June 2024, SUVs once again sold in huge numbers. Here are the best-selling SUVs of June 2024, excluding the best-selling compact SUVs of December.
Model | June Sales - 2024 | June Sales - 2023 | Y-O-Y Growth |
Hyundai Creta | 16,293 | 14,447 | 13% |
Mahindra Scorpio | 12,307 | 8,648 | 42% |
Maruti Grand Vitara | 9,679 | 10,486 | -8% |
Mahindra Bolero | 7,365 | 8,686 | -15% |
Kia Seltos | 6,306 | 3,578 | 76% |
Mahindra XUV700 | 5,928 | 5,391 | 10% |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | 4,275 | 2,821 | 52% |
Toyota Fortuner | 2,675 | 3,086 | -13% |
MG Hector | 1,713 | 2,170 | -21% |
Volkswagen Taigun | 1,519 | 1,449 | 5% |
Hyundai Creta
For nearly nine years, Creta has been the face of modern mid-size SUVs in India. Its grand success attracted many carmakers and is part of the reason why this is the most in-demand segment in India. As the best-selling Hyundai car and the best-selling mid-size SUV, Creta is a brand in itself. Last month, the Creta took the pole position in the SUV space, selling 16,293 units that helped it grow its year-on-year performance by 13 percent. Competing in the most crowded segment, the Creta comes in as the most attractive overall package for its refined engines, premium cabin, and a host of upmarket features.
The Hyundai Creta comes with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The NA engine and diesel engine are offered with a six-speed manual as standard while there is an option of a six-speed CVT automatic for the NA engine and a torque converter automatic for the diesel engine. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine comes with a 7-speed DCT automatic.
Mahindra Scorpio
The Mahindra Scorpio is the automotive marvel that strikes the ideal balance between premium drive and rugged capabilities. The SUV has been on a glorious run since its launch in 2002 and its radical success has been a great force in establishing Mahindra as the fourth-largest carmaker in India. Today Mahindra sells two SUVs under the Scorpio badge. One is the evergreen Scorpio Classic and the other is the modern Scorpio N, which was launched in 2022. In June 2024, the Scorpio sold 12,307 units and registered a 47 percent year-on-year growth.
Mahindra offers the 7- & 9-seater Scorpio Classic with a 2.2-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the 6- & 7-seater Scorpio N is powered by a 2-litre turbo petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. Both its engines come coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed torque converter automatic, while the top diesel variants also get a four-wheel-drive system.
Maruti Grand Vitara
In India, mileage generally comes before other aspects when one looks to buy a car. This is where Maruti has been dominating for decades and its ace card is working wonders among the mid-size SUVs as well. Today, with up to 27.97 km/l mileage, the Maruti Grand Vitara is one of the strongest rivals of the Hyundai Creta and one of the most fuel-efficient cars. Along with supreme mileage, the SUV offers a refined drive and meets most requirements of an average SUV buyer. As per the latest sales chart, the Grand Vitara raked in sales of 9,679 units, and despite seeing an 8 percent year-on-year decline, it emerged as the third-best-selling SUV.
The Grand Vitara is available with two engine options. A 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. And a 1.5-litre petrol strong-hybrid engine paired with an e-CVT automatic. The CNG variants come with the 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid engine mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox and deliver a mileage of 26.6 km/kg.
Mahindra Bolero
The uneven stretches of rural India can be a nightmare to regular car owners but are the least of the concerns for Bolero owners. Where adversities from the surface are highest, the Bolero stands out like no other and this is what earned it the title of best-selling Mahindra car. Like its sibling, Scorpio, the Bolero has been in the business for a long time and garnered an unmatchable reputation. With regard to sales, the Bolero is still among the front runners of the SUV space, especially as it caters to rural buyers who demand more from their cars. All the same, in June 2024, the Bolero saw a 15 percent drop in its year-on-year sales, selling 7,365 units.
Like the Scorpio, Mahindra sells two SUVs under the Bolero badge. One is the standard Bolero that has been in the business since 2000 and the other is the Mahindra Bolero Neo, which hits the middle point between ruggedness and a premium ride. Like the standard Bolero, the Bolero Neo comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Kia Seltos
The arch-rival of the Creta and its sibling, the Kia Seltos has always been among the front runners of this segment. Last month, Seltos sold 6,306 units, gaining a 76 percent growth in its year-on-year sales. Since it shares most of its attributes with Creta, the Seltos has almost similar USPs such as a spate of cutting-edge features, premium ride experience, refined powertrains, and all this at attractive prices. However, the Seltos looks sportier than the Creta and has slightly stiffer suspension for better ride stability.
The Kia Seltos comes with three engine offerings: a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT, a 1.5-litre diesel engine mated to either a 6-speed iMT (clutch-less manual) or a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT automatic.
Mahindra XUV700
In recent years, the Mahindra XUV700 has been one of the most sensational entries in the car market and its instant success revolutionised the SUV game across the board. Whether it is power-packed performance, ride comfort, or features, the XUV700 has it all covered to deliver a stellar value for your money. What augments its value is its 5-star G-NCAP rate body which makes it one of the safest cars in India. By all means, this 5, 6, & 7-seater Indian SUV is the best all-rounder under Rs 30 lakh and a more than deserving car to be called one of the best-selling SUVs. In June 2024, the sales of 5,928 units helped the XUV700 see a 10 percent growth over its sales in the same month of 2023.
Mahindra has equipped the XUV700 with two powerful engines: a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. Both engines are paired with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. On the higher end of the variant line-up, the XUV700 offers an optional all-wheel drive with a diesel automatic powertrain.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
Being Toyota’s version of the Maruti Grand Vitara, the Toyota Hyryder adds the Japanese manufacturer’s reputation to an already capable product. Sharing its powertrains with the Grand Vitara, the Hyryder also offers a mileage of up to 27.97 km/l with its strong-hybrid engine and therefore is one of the most fuel-efficient cars in India. In recent months, the demand for the Hyryder has increased considerably and last month it managed to sell 4,275 units, gaining a 52 percent year-on-year growth.
Toyota Fortuner
For a price tag that is nearly twice as expensive compared to that of the other cars on this list, the Toyota Fortuner is the most prominent car on this list. The prominence of Fortuner is not limited to this list and as a matter of fact, it is acclaimed as the king of SUVs in India. What earned the Fortuner this title is its ability to cross the most challenging terrains, the ample space it has for all seven passengers, and most importantly its statesman appeal that has made it a favourite of elites. With such an unmatchable status, the Fortuner sells more units than that of all its rivals combined every month. Last month, the Toyota Fortuner sold 2,675 units and despite seeing a 13 percent decline in its year-on-year sales, the SUV towered over all rivals by a huge gap.
Powering the Fortuner are two mighty engines: a 2.7-litre petrol engine and a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine. The petrol engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and the diesel engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Both engines are also available with a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, while the diesel engine also gets an optional 4-wheel-drivetrain.
MG Hector
The MG Hector has been around for nearly five years and is MG’s best-selling car in India. Competing in a segment that consists of a slew of capable contenders, the MG Hector does a decent business every month, taking a spot on this list. Last month, the Hector sold 1,713 units, and despite seeing a 21 percent decline in its year-on-year sales, it broke into the club of best-selling SUVs. The MG Hector is available in two models. One is the MG Hector which is a 5-seater, while the other named MG Hector Plus is available in 6- and 7-seater layouts.
In typical MG tradition, the Hector is laden with cutting-edge features like a portrait-style 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system – the largest in India so far, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and more. MG offers the Hector with 2 engine options: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 2-litre diesel engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the petrol engine has an option of CVT automatic.
Volkswagen Taigun
Last month, the Volkswagen Taigun finally managed to make an appearance on the list of best-selling SUVs. The German SUV sold 1,519 units and gained a 5 percent uptick over the 1,449 units it sold during June 2023. Coming from a globally esteemed automaker, the Taigun embodies an unparalleled premium quality which strikes the fancy of buyers with a refined taste. It is exceptionally safe too and has scored a full 5 stars in the Global NCAP safety test.
Volkswagen has equipped the Taigun with a 1-litre turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. A 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard with both engines. Whereas, the 1-litre engine gets an option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic and the 1.5-litre engine gets the option of a 7-speed DCT automatic.
