Top 10 Best Selling Cars In India For The First Half Of 2024: Tata Punch Leads The List

We are now halfway through 2024, and the first half has been promising for both buyers and automakers. We saw the launch of models like the facelifted Hyundai Creta, the new-gen Swift, the comeback of the X-Trail, and various models from other international carmakers. From the automakers' point of view, new sales landmarks have been achieved with their popular models. 

Overall, the market has seen significant activity, and the sales numbers for the first half of 2024 are in. So let's take a closer look at the best-selling cars from this timeframe in this report.

Tata Punch

It was never in doubt that the Punch would top this list. Having consistently led the monthly sales charts on certain occasions, Tata Motors' micro SUV continues its dominance. The Punch also experienced a remarkable 64 percent growth compared to the first half of the previous year, with over 43,000 more units sold than in 2023. A point to note here is these sales numbers include both the Punch and Punch EV.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 6.13 lakh to Rs 10.20 lakh (Punch ICE) / Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh (Punch EV)

Mileage: 20.09 kmpl (MT) / 18.8 kmpl (AMT) / 26.99 km/kg (CNG)

Range (Punch EV): Up to 315 km / 421 km 

Car Type: Micro SUV

Fuel Type: Petrol / CNG / EV

Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates 88 PS and 115 Nm. This engine choice can further be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit, but with a reducedpower output of 73.5 PS and 103 Nm. You can pair it with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. 

In terms of features, the Punch comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 6-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, connected car tech, a single-pane sunroof, and cruise control. Safety is taken care of with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, a reverse parking camera with sensors, and TPMS.

The Punch EV on the other hand, is offered with two battery pack options: a 25 kWh and a 35 kWh battery pack. Below are its powertrain specifications:

25 kWh (82 PS/ 114 Nm) / Range: 315 km

35 kWh (122 PS/ 190 Nm) / Range: 421 km

Feature-wise, the Punch EV gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a sunroof. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and a 360-degree camera.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Coming in second spot is the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R with 99,668 units sold in the first half of 2024. These are great numbers for a hatchback that last received updates in 2022. However, compared to its H1 2023 sales numbers, the Wagon R saw a decline of 9 percent. Nevertheless, the Wagon R remains a top choice for buyers seeking a practical hatchback.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 5.54 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh

Mileage: 

1-litre MT: 24.35 kmpl

1-litre AMT: 25.19 kmpl

1-litre CNG: 33.47 km/kg

1.2-litre MT: 23.56 kmpl

1.2-litre AMT: 24.43 kmpl

Car Type: Compact Hatchback

Fuel Type: Petrol / CNG

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is available with two petrol engine options: a 67 PS/89 Nm 1-litre petrol and a 90 PS/113 Nm 1.2-litre petrol engine choice. Transmission options include  a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. You can further configure the 1-litre petrol engine option with a factory-fitted CNG kit, that is available only with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Wagon R gets features such as a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 4-speaker sound system, power windows, and steering-mounted audio controls. On the safety front it comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and hill-hold assist.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno 

Another Maruti that experienced a decline in sales compared to 2023 is the Baleno, which saw a minor 6 percent drop. This is not a major setback for the Baleno, as Maruti still sold over 94,500 units in the first half of 2024. The premium hatchback also remains one of the best-selling models every month and commands an average waiting period of four weeks across major cities of India.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 6.66 lakh to Rs 9.88 lakh

Mileage: 22.35 kmpl (MT) / 22.94 kmpl (AMT) / 30.61 km/kg (CNG)

Car Type: Premium Hatchback

Fuel Type: Petrol / CNG

The Maruti Baleno is offered with a 90 PS/113 Nm 1.2-litre petrol engine, which can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. There is also an option to configure it with a factory-fitted CNG kit. It gets features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker audio system, a heads-up display, cruise control, and automatic climate control. Safety features include up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability program (ESP), and a 360-degree camera.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

The only sedan making it onto this list is the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. It saw a 30 percent increase compared to the previous year, with 93,811 units sold in the first half of 2024. Despite being due for an update, the Dzire remains a consistent top-seller in India. That said, the next-gen model has already been spotted multiple times and is expected to receive updates similar to those of the fourth-gen Swift.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh

Mileage: 22.41 kmpl (MT) / 22.61 kmpl (AMT) / 31.12 km/kg (CNG)

Car Type: Subcompact Sedan

Fuel Type: Petrol / CNG

Available with a single 90 PS/113 Nm 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine option, the Maruti Dzire can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. This engine can be further configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Its feature list comprises a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay, cruise control, automatic climate control, a multi-info display, and keyless entry with push button start. Its safety features include dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and rear parking sensors with a camera.

Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta, which has not only seen an 11 percent growth from 2023 but remains one of the top-selling models in the compact SUV segment. Hyundai has delivered over 91,348 units of the Creta in the first half of 2024 and recently achieved a milestone of selling one lakh facelifted Cretas since its launch in January this year. This success can be attributed to its extensive feature list and multiple powertrain options.

Key Highlights

Price Range (Creta): Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh

Price Range (Creta N Line): Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.45 lakh

Claimed Fuel Efficiency:

• 1.5-litre petrol MT: 17.4 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol CVT: 17.7 kmpl

• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT: 18.4 kmpl

• 1.5-litre diesel MT: 21.8 kmpl

• 1.5-litre diesel AT: 19.1 kmpl

Car Type: Compact SUV

Fuel Type: Petrol / Diesel

Hyundai offers the Creta with two petrol engine choices and one diesel engine option. This includes a  115 PS/144 Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed MT or CVT, the 160 PS/253 Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 7-speed DCT, or the 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with either a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT. 

The 2024 Creta comes equipped with features such as a dual 10.25-inch display setup for the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, and a Bose sound system. 

Safety is taken care of with the help of six airbags, 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control and ADAS features like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Sitting closely behind the Creta is the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. While it belongs to the subcompact SUV category, it outperforms its rivals despite being offered with just a single petrol engine option. Maruti sold 90,153 units of the Breza, marking a 10 percent increase from 2023.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 8.34 lakh to Rs 14.14 lakh

Mileage: 

Petrol MT: 17.38 kmpl (LXi, VXi)

Petrol MT: 19.89 kmpl (ZXi, ZXi+)

Petrol AT: 19.80 kmpl (VXi, ZXi, ZXi+)

CNG: 25.51 km/kg (LXi, VXi, ZXi)

Car Type: Subcompact SUV

Fuel Type: Petrol / CNG 

The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that puts out 103 PS and 137 Nm. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Additionally, the engine is available in CNG, which delivers 88 PS and 121.5 Nm, and is only paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. 

It gets features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker Arkamys-tuned sound system, a single-pane sunroof, wireless phone charging, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a heads-up display. Safety features include up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-hold assist, and a 360-degree camera.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

A popular choice for MPV buyers, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, ranks seventh with 88,378 units sold in the first half of 2024. The nameplate recently reached a milestone of 10 lakh overall sales. Compared to the previous year, the MPV saw a whopping 78 percent growth, the highest of any car on this list.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 8.69 lakh to Rs 13.03 lakh

Mileage: 20.51 kmpl (MT) / 20.3 kmpl (AT) / 26.11 km/kg (CNG)

Car Type: MPV

Fuel Type: Petrol / CNG

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available with a 103 PS/137 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It can further be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit for eco conscious buyers. In terms of features, it gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker sound system, paddle shifters (automatic transmission variants), and automatic climate control. Safety is taken care of with up to four airbags, ABS with EBD, a rear parking camera with sensors, electronic stability control, and hill hold assist.

Mahindra Scorpio

Another model seeing a tremendous growth of 64 percent is the Mahindra Scorpio, with 85,326 units sold in the first half of 2024. Its rugged styling and ladder-on-frame chassis make it popular among buyers seeking an SUV. Do note that the Scorpio sales figures include numbers of both the Scorpio Classic and the Scorpio N.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 13.62 lakh to Rs 17.42 lakh (Scorpio Classic) / Rs 13.85 lakh to Rs 24.64 lakh (Scorpio N)

Car Type: Midsize SUV

Fuel Type: Petrol / Diesel

Mahindra offers the Scorpio Classic with a 2.2-litre diesel engine generating 132 PS and 300 Nm, paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. It is equipped with features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system (no Android Auto / Apple CarPlay), cruise control, automatic climate control, dual front airbags, and rear parking sensors.

The Scorpio N on the other hand is offered with a range of modern features such as a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and wireless phone charger. On the safety front it gets up to six airbags, electronic stability control , a tyre pressure monitoring system, and hill hold assist.

Engine options for Scorpio N include:

• 2.2-litre diesel unit ( 132 PS and 300 Nm or 175 PS and up to 400 Nm) with 6-speed manual or 6-speed AT

• 2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 203 PS / up to 380 Nm with 6-speed manual or 6-speed AT

Maruti Suzuki Swift

With its new-gen update, the Swift quickly regained popularity among hatchback buyers. Despite this, the model saw a 19 percent decline in sales compared to last year. This dip may be due to buyers preferring waiting for the new-gen model over the older one. Maruti delivered 84,172 units of the Swift in the first half of 2024, and it could see a resurgence in the second half of 2024.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.64 lakh

Mileage: 24.8 kmpl (MT) / 25.75 kmpl (AMT)

Car Type: Compact Hatchback

Fuel Type: Petrol

Offered with a new 82 PS/112 Nm 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, the Maruti Suzuki Swift can be opted with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. It comes equipped with features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charger, a 6-speaker Arkamys-tuned sound system, rear AC vents, and cruise control. Safety is taken care of by six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, hill start assist, and a rear parking camera with sensors.

Tata Nexon

Last but not least is the Tata Nexon, with over 80,000 units sold in the first half of 2024. Despite offering multiple engine options, it lags behind rivals like the Maruti Brezza in sales numbers. The sub-4m SUV also experienced an 8 percent decline compared to its 2023 sales figures.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15.79 lakh (Nexon) / Rs 14.49 lakh to Rs 19.49 lakh (Nexon EV)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency 

• 1.2-litre Turbo-Petrol: 17.44 kmpl (MT), 17.18 kmpl (6-speed AMT), 17.01 kmpl (DCT)

• 1.5-litre Diesel: 23.23 kmpl (MT), 24.08 kmpl (automatic)

Range (Nexon EV): Up to 325 km / 465 km 

Car Type: Subcompact SUV

Fuel Type: Petrol /Diesel / EV

The Tata Nexon is available with multiple powertrain options, including a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 120 PS and 170 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 115 PS and 260 Nm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, 6-speed AMT and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for the petrol unit.

Feature-wise, the Nexon comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, connected car tech, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, and ventilated front seats. On the safety front it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree parking camera with front and rear sensors, ISOFIX child seat mounts, electronic stability control and TPMS.

Coming on to the Nexon EV, it is available with two battery pack options: a 30 kWh and a 40.5 kWh battery pack. Detailed powertrain specifications are as follows:

30 kWh (129 PS/ 215 Nm) with a range of 325 km

40.5 kWh (143 PS/ 215 Nm) with a range of 465 km

In terms of features, it gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 9-speaker JBL sound system, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a sunroof. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, an electronic brake with auto hold, and a 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors.

These are the top 10 best-selling cars for the first half of 2024. Share your thoughts in the comments below on which car you think will see a boost in sales in the second half of the year.