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After taking a look at the SUV sales for May 2024, let us now take a look at the hatchback sales performance. In May 2024, the hatchback segment in India faced a significant downturn, with total sales declining by 14.65% compared to the same month last year. Here is a comprehensive look at the performance of individual models, as reported:
With the Indian EV market expected to register strong growth in the coming years, a number of overseas brands are lining up their respective offerings. Earlier this year in February, VinFast commenced construction plans to set up its integrated EV manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with a ground breaking ceremony. Initially, two models will be launched – VF e34 and VF 5.
BMW is set to launch its upcoming 5 Series LWB in the Asian subcontinent. In the car’s crosshair, is India’s best-selling luxury car for a long time, Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB. Unveiled recently, BMW is launching their new 5 Series LWB in India on 24th July 2024 and commenced bookings today, 22nd June 2024.
JSW MG Motor JV has announced a product offensive in India and aims to populate its portfolio with intelligent NEVs (New Energy Vehicles). The company intends to recreate the Maruti moment in India with at least 1 new vehicle launch every three to six months. First of these vehicles from MG is termed as an ‘Intelligent CUV’ as seen with the recent spy shots.
Maruti Suzuki has extended the Velocity Edition, which is nothing but an accessories version of the model across all the variants. Now, customers can opt for the Velocity accessories package in all 14 variants.
Earlier this week, Citroen India introduced the C3 Aircross Dhoni Edition in the country, with prices starting at Rs. 11.82 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings of this special edition commenced on 18 June, and the car has now started arriving at local dealers across the country.
The India-bound Audi Q6 e-tron was seen in the country for the first time. Barely camouflaged, the e-SUV was spotted testing on the outskirts of Mumbai and is expected to arrive in showrooms by this year’s end or early 2025. It will have no direct rivals here.
Car exports have been growing steadily over the years with leading exporters being companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Tata Motors. Passenger vehicles make their way to countries across Africa, Latin America, Europe and Southeast Asia and range from hatchbacks and sedans to larger SUVs and compact utility vehicles while recently electric vehicle have joined the bandwagon.