Indian compact SUV segment grew by 5.4% in April

The Indian auto manufacturers had a real tough time in April 2019, except Honda, as all the other car companies posted negative sales growth. On the other hand, the compact SUV segment grew by 5.4 per cent, which is all thanks to the recently launched Mahindra XUV300. Maruti Suzuki acquires 45% of the total sales volume in the segment with its Vitara Brezza. The Mahindra XUV300 entered the Indian auto space in February 2019 to compete against the likes of Ford EcoSport and, Honda WR-V. It takes no time for the XUV300 to beat its competitors. The XUV300 also beats the Tata Nexon in terms of sales by posting 4,200 unit sales in April 2019. The Tata Nexon is now the third-best seller car of April 2019.

After outselling the Ford EcoSport, the Mahindra XUV300 even beats the Tata Nexon by posting 4,200 unit sales in April 2019.

The rise in sales of Mahindra XUV300 also leads to a decline in sales of its TUV300 sibling. In April 2019, the sale of EcoSport and WR-V is decreased by 23 and 46 per cent respectively while the Nexon registered 16 per cent YoY sales decrease. It is the biggest Yoy decrease for Honda WR-V. We only need to wait a bit to see whether the same trend will continue or not.

The sale of Mahindra TUV300 is decreased by 39 per cent as only 1,250 units were sold. The arrival of the facelift could help it to increase volume for the next few months.  The Vitara Brezza is saved on with 9 per cent YoY sales raise as 11,785 units were retailed against 10,818 units in April 2018.  

The Hyundai Venue will be the first sub-four meter offering from the brand which will launch on 21st of May.

The compact SUV segment will grow up further when the Hyundai Venue goes on sale on May 21. The SUV also offers Bluelink connectivity option by which an owner can track his car, turn the engine off and can locate his vehicle these features are much needed in a country like India. And an owner can control all these functions remotely with the help of his smartphone. Moreover, the SUV will be offered with 3-year unlimited kilometre warranty and the 3-year roadside assistance.