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Maruti Swift Beats Alto in April 2017 | Swift is Now the Best-Selling Car in India

Maruti Swift dethroned the Alto from India's top selling car in April 2017, shocking everyone by claiming 23,802 units and winning by 1253 units from the Alto series. The baby hatchback scored 22,549 units and came second on the same chart. Even after the launch of Dzire with a new design, the ol...

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Maruti Swift dethroned the Alto from India's top selling car in April 2017, shocking everyone by claiming 23,802 units and winning by 1253 units from the Alto series. The baby hatchback scored 22,549 units and came second on the same chart. Even after the launch of Dzire with a new design, the old generation Swift remains a favorite among car buyers in India. The car will get an update later this year and would carry the same design language as the Maruti Dzire. banner_img1

Maruti Swift Beats Alto in April 2017 | Swift is Now the Best-Selling Car in India

Maruti Baleno made a recent entry into top 3 cars of India, selling 17,530 units in the month of April 2017. Baleno's production has now been shifted to Gujarat and that definitely helps in maintaining the least possible waiting period on the company side. The change of Maruti Dzire's production line (which now gets a lightweight frame) would have also helped Maruti clear the pending Swift orders and increase its production in order to match the speed of sales in the Indian market. swift_performance-img1 Not just that, the fourth position was also bagged by Maruti WagonR, selling 16,348 units in the same month. The majority of Maruti's sale comes from these 4 models while other like Ciaz and Vitara Brezza add up to claim the first 1 lakh cars out of the total number. Maruti Dzire sold just 8606 units as it was witnessing a shift to the next generation model. The new car gathered around 44,000 bookings since it was officially unveiled in India, hinting at a grand number once deliveries start. Sales Figures (April 2017)
  • Maruti Swift - 23,802 Units
  • Maruti Alto - 22,549 Units
  • Maruti Baleno - 17,530 Units
  • Maruti WagonR - 16,348 Units
These 4 are the top-selling cars in India and all of them are Maruti Suzuki! style_img1 new-maruti-swift-music-system technology_img_top swift_performance-img2
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imman

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Immanuel Raja is an Automotive Writer with 8 years of experience covering the Indian automotive landscape. He specializes in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Technology, with particular expertise in battery systems, charging infrastructure, and the integration of alternative powertrains in Indian road conditions. Raja has extensively tested over 200 vehicles across various segments, from entry-level EVs to premium hybrids, developing nuanced insights into their performance on India's diverse and challenging roads. His analysis encompasses both technical specifications and practical ownership considerations that matter to Indian consumers, including charging accessibility, maintenance costs, and performance in extreme weather conditions. With a finger on the pulse of India's evolving automotive preferences, Raja delivers clear, factual assessments that help readers navigate the transition to electrified mobility in the context of India's unique market dynamics.
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