Maruti Alto: Best-selling small car in the world

That Maruti Suzuki Alto hatchback has been the best-selling car in India since nine years. However, India is not the only market where the Alto has made an impression. It is also the best-selling small car in the world.

Maruti sold 2,64,544 units of the Alto in 2014, beating the Volkswagen Golf and Daihatsu Tanto, which managed a total of 2,55,044 and 2,34,456 units respectively. While it is at the top spot, the Alto's sales have been falling over the years. In 2011, more than 3,00,000 units of the car were sold and in 2013, the number stood at 2,65,777. However, with the addition of the new K10 model and automated manual transmission, the car could see a growth in 2015.

The list of top sellers also includes the Maruti Swift (2,02,831 units) at number 6, Fiat Palio at number 7 and Suzuki Wagon R (1,75,369 units) at number 10. The Honda Fit (known as the Jazz in India) lies at number 5 with 2,02,838 units sold in the year.

The most impressive growth rate was recorded by the Daihatsu Tanto. The car's sales stood at 2,34,456 units - a jump of more than 60% over the previous years.

Brazil's best-selling car for 25 years, the Volkswagen Gol fell below its main rival, the Fiat Palio. The car's sales dropped by almost 30% to 1,83,366 units. 

Source: Hindustan Times