SUVs are now selling the most in India; hatchbacks are losing ground to these vehicles in terms of sales. Following this pattern, with sales of close to 20,000 units in August 2024, the Maruti Brezza soared to the top of the list. Maruti Brezza wholesale shipments, or automobiles sent by manufacturers to dealers, increased by 32% year over year to 19,109 units. Brezza sales have increased month over month by 31% from 14,676 units, which is a noteworthy increase.
Similar to the majority of other automakers, Maruti Suzuki is seeing a decline in sales in India. As a result, the biggest automaker in India has been sending out fewer cars than usual over the previous several months due to dealer complaints over inventory buildup.Now though, the festive season is in full swing, and this is typically the time when car sales peak in the year. This is a reason why Maruti Suzuki has boosted Brezza dispatches to dealerships across the country, and this reflects in the compact SUV becoming India’s best-selling car in August 2024
Imagine the Maruti Brezza, which competes in a highly competitive market and has a single engine choice that can run on both petrol and compressed natural gas (CNG). The second generation Brezza’s 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine produces a meagre 102 Bhp–137 Nm, which is far less than what the majority of its rivals in the class provide.
There is no choice for a diesel engine or an electric drivetrain. Two distinct gearbox options are available for the Brezza’s engine: a five-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter automatic. Given that the CNG version is also available with both transmissions, the Brezza is the only SUV with a CNG automatic option. Now that we’re talking about CNG, it’s important to note that Brezza sales have remained robust thanks to this choice. CNG powerplants account for about 30% of all Brezza SUVs sold in India, and their introduction has significantly increased the SUV’s sales figures.
Although the Maruti Brezza topped the sales rankings in August 2024, the Maruti Ertiga MPV came in second. Similar to the Brezza, the Ertiga is offered in both petrol and CNG configurations. It has the same gears and engine as the Brezza. Not only is the Ertiga well-liked by those purchasing private vehicles, but taxi drivers are also greatly drawn to it.