The hatchback segment has contributed significantly to the overall sales in the country. In the auto industry, the shortage in semiconductor supplies has had a significant impact, although sales have only dropped by 1.9 percent last month. Maruti Suzuki is the manufacturer of five of the top-five bestselling models in this segment. Find out more about them below.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
The Swift has outsold the Wagon R to become the bestselling hatchback in India in February 2022. Swift sold 19,202 units last month, down from 20,264 units in February 2021, so it experienced a five percent drop in sales. According to cumulative sales, the Swift has emerged as the country’s bestselling model.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
Maruti Suzuki sales dropped by 22 per cent last month, with 14,669 units sold last month, compared to 18,728 in February 2022. The company recently launched the 2022 Wagon R in the country with new cosmetic and feature updates. This month, the Wagon R is likely to see higher sales thanks to the new model.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Maruti Suzuki’s premium hatchback, the Baleno, remains the third best-selling model in the hatchback segment despite a drop of 37 percent. The company sold 12,570 units of the Baleno in February 2022 as compared to 20,070 units sold in the same period in 2021. The company has recently launched the 2022 Baleno in the country with new first-in-segment features
Maruti Suzuki Alto
Maruti Suzuki’s entry-level model, the Alto claims the fourth rank in terms of car sales in the hatchback segment in the country. The sales for the Alto have dropped by 32 per cent with 11,551 unit sales in February 2022 as compared to 16,919 unit sales in February 2021. The Alto holds the seven rank in terms of global sales.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Another Maruti Suzuki model made it to the top five. Maruti Suzuki launched the all-new Celerio in India in November 2021. In January, this year’s model received a CNG option, which further boosted sales. The Indian automaker sold 9,896 units of the Celerio in February 2022 compared to 6,214 units in the same month last year, registering a growth of 59 percent.