The June 2022 sales have ended and the Tata Nexon has once again emerged as the best selling SUV in India. The sub-4 meter compact SUV is preferred by buyers for its 5-star crash test rating, long feature list, powerful engine options, and spacious interior with value-for-value pricing. Tata Motors has managed to hold the Nexon at the number one position for a long time and last month also, the Nexon was in the list of top 5 selling cars, in addition to being the best selling SUV in the country, surpassing the Hyundai Creta and newer cars. left back. Launched 2022 Hyundai Venue among others.
Last month, the Indian automaker sold a total of 14,295 units, making it the fourth largest selling car in the country. In the same month last year, Nexon got only 8,033 buyers. Hence, the SUV registered a 78 per cent growth in sales on year-on-year growth. Hyundai Creta, on the other hand, registered a year-on-year growth of 39 per cent with total sales of 13,790 units, also placing it in the top 5 list.
The sub-4 meter compact SUV is sold with several safety features as standard – dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, brake disc wiping, reverse parking sensors, seat belt reminder and pre-tensioners and load limiters With seat belt. , In addition, the Nexon enjoys a 5-star Global NCAP crash test rating.
However, the status quo may be changed with the arrival of the all-new Maruti Suzuki Brezza. The new Brezza has been launched in India with a host of changes and is now the best-selling compact SUV with a sunroof, HUD among other features. The older generation Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza was also a 4-star rated car in terms of safety and similar protection is expected from the new model.
While the numbers for the older Vitara Brezza were bleak this month, the game could change in the coming months. In the Indian market, Tata Punch takes on the likes of Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonnet, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite, apart from Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
In terms of engine options, Tata Motors sells the Nexon with two powertrain options – 1.2L Revotron turbo-petrol and 1.5L Revotorq turbo-diesel. The SUV can be had with either a 6-speed AMT or a 6-speed MT. In terms of features, the Nexon gets an electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, air purifier and more. In addition, the company offers a dark edition of the Nexon, which ends in a black paint scheme.