Tata Punch beats Maruti WagonR to become India's top-selling car

Electric and CNG variants make up 47% of Punch’s total sales.

The Tata Punch has become India’s top-selling car with over 1.26 lakh units sold between January and July 2024.

The Maruti Suzuki WagonR, which has been the top-selling car in India for a long time, slipped to second place with 1.16 lakh units sold. The Hyundai Creta was the third best-selling car during this period with 1.09 lakh units sold, followed by the Maruti Brezza and Ertiga with 1.05 lakh and 1.04 lakh units, respectively.

Tata Motors has registered a massive growth in the sales of the Punch compared to the same period last year when just over 79,000 units were sold. However, in July 2024, Punch sales slipped to fourth position with the Hyundai Creta taking the top spot.

According to media reports, electric and CNG variants make up 47% of Punch’s total sales, whereas CNG contributes to 45% of WagonR’s sales. CNG variants of the Brezza and Ertiga make up 27% and 58% of their respective sales.

Source: TOI