New car sales in India have reached 185,636 units in September 2021. A result that, compared to that obtained in the same period of the previous year, represents a strong decline of 36.6%. Despite this decline, the KIA Seltos has achieved an extraordinary result that allows it to sneak into the podium of best-selling cars.
The auto market has ended its positive streak. In the month of September 2021 the car sales in India have counted a total of 185,636 units. A volume of registrations that, if compared to that obtained in the same period last year, translates into a very important 36.6% drop. The problems that are occurring in the supply chain have been decisive in the aforementioned result.
The crisis caused by the shortage of semiconductors has forced vehicle production centers in Indian territory to make adjustments to the assembly lines. The available stock continues to decrease, which added to the economic uncertainty derived, among other issues from the coronavirus pandemic, is significantly affecting the operations in the dealerships.
Despite the figures that the ninth month of the year has left us, the accumulated data continues to be positive. In the period between January and September new car registrations in India reached 2,318,761 units, 51.4% more compared to 2020.
Suzuki Alto, the best-selling car in India in September 2021
What have been the most popular models? The ranking of the best-selling cars in India During September it presents numerous news and changes compared to previous editions of this monthly list. The victory has been for the Suzuki Alto. Although it is one of the best-selling models in global terms, it is not usual for it to take the first place.
The Suzuki Ertiga was in second position and, closing the podium, in third place, we have the KIA Seltos. It is without a doubt one of the surprises that September has left us. Despite the decline in the Indian market, KIA’s SUV sales have grown by 6%, which has allowed it to reach the top of the table. And at the gates of the podium we have the Tata Nexon.
We have a very varied Top 10 as it is usually full of Suzuki models. By the way, in September there were first registrations of the new Mahindra XUV700. It is a really important model for the brand since it marks, or rather symbolizes, the beginning of a new era. We will finally see what its evolution is.
Sales by model
The best selling cars in the Indian market are:
Sales by brand
The registrations achieved by the manufacturers in the Indian market are:
Regarding the best-selling car brands, we find the same podium in August. The Maruti-Suzuki car conglomerate took a clear victory, beating Hyundai and Tata, who came in second and third respectively. It should also be noted that Ford didn’t sell any cars. To some extent this is not a big surprise since Ford announced that it will stop making cars in India. A news that was a real jug of cold water for the followers that the firm of the blue oval has in this emerging market.