Be it sales or popularity, Tata Punch beat Maruti to be named the best car of 2024. This model has practically made its mark in the Indian passenger car market last year. Broke Maruti Suzuki's 40-year record. Tata Motors got another crown on its head. This car is the first to be sold in 2024. It was followed by hot-selling models like WagonR, Ertiga, Brezza and Creta.
Statistics say that Tata Punch sales in 2024 are 2.02 lakh. This is the first time in the last four decades that a car other than Maruti won the best seller title of the year. The second placed Maruti WagonR sold 1.91 lakh. Other cars on the list are Artiga, Brezza and Hyundai Creta. See how much a car has sold at a glance.
Top selling cars in 2024 –
Tata Punch – 2,02,030 units
Maruti Suzuki WagonR – 1,90,855 units
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga – 1,90,091 units
Maruti Suzuki Brezza – 1,88,160 units
Hyundai Creta – 1,86,919 units
Tata punches forward as a model. However, in terms of overall sales, Maruti Suzuki has sold the most passenger cars. Apart from Tata and Maruti, Hyundai is the only foreign company in the top five.
Why is Tata Punch so popular?
Many think that the reason behind this success is the car's volume and sufficient space in the cabin. Note that the length of the punch is 3.8 meters and the ground clearance is 190 mm. Besides, the price of the model is also quite within the budget. Ex-showroom price of the car starts from Tk 6.13 lakh. Moreover, its safety rating is five stars.
The car is powered by a 1.2 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine. It also comes with a CNG power train. It is mated to a five-speed gearbox and an AMT transmission. The car's engine is capable of producing a maximum of 86 horsepower and 115 Nm of peak torque. Features include stability control, iTPMS, reverse parking camera and a 10.24-inch infotainment touchscreen.
