Maruti's Dzire becomes best-selling car after 5 years

A sedan tops monthly sales first time since Jan 2020

- VIKRAM CHAUDHARY

MARUTI SUZUKI'S DZIRE became the highest-selling car in May, marking the first time in more than five years that a sedan has led the monthly passenger vehicle (PV) sales.

According to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), 18,084 units of the Dzire were sold in May, outpacing other top-selling models, including Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (16,140 units), Maruti Suzuki Brezza (15,566 units), Hyundai Creta (14,860 units), Mahindra Scorpio (14,401 units), and Maruti Suzuki Swift (14,135 units).

This is the first instance since January 2020 that a sedan has topped the monthly sales chart. Back then, the Dzire sold 22,406 units. In the intervening period, hatchbacks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have dominated the sales rankings.