December 2023 Cars Sales Analysis - SUV YoY, MoM Change, 6-Month Trend | V3Cars

10 January 2024
By Prathu Sharma
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In this December 2023 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all SUVs in India. We’ll also share our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales, where applicable. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all SUVs for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

SUV Segment December 2023 Car Sales - YoY Change

Top Gainers (YoY):
- Mahindra Scorpio N + Classic (D1 - SUV): The Mahindra Scorpio N + Classic emerges as the top gainer in Year-on-Year (YoY) comparisons, experiencing a substantial growth of 62.14%. Sales increased from 7,003 units in December 2022 to 11,355 units in December 2023.
- Tata Nexon (B2 - SUV): The Tata Nexon secures the second spot among the top gainers, with a YoY growth of 26.81%. Sales rose from 12,053 units in December 2022 to 15,284 units in December 2023, showcasing a considerable increase in popularity and market acceptance.
- Tata Punch (B1 - SUV): The Tata Punch follows closely with a YoY growth of 30.24%. Sales increased from 10,586 units in December 2022 to 13,787 units in December 2023.
- Tata Safari (D1 - SUV): The Tata Safari experienced a YoY growth of 40.01%, with sales increasing from 1,502 units in December 2022 to 2,103 units in December 2023.
- Toyota Fortuner (D2 - SUV): The Toyota Fortuner recorded a remarkable YoY growth of 93.64%. Sales surged from 1,603 units in December 2022 to 3,104 units in December 2023, indicating strong demand for this SUV model.
Top Losers (YoY):
- Citroen C3 (B2 - SUV): The Citroen C3 faces the highest YoY decline, with sales dropping by -66.16%. The unit sales decreased from 913 in December 2022 to 309 in December 2023, suggesting challenges or changing market dynamics for the C3 model.
- Kia Sonet (B2 - SUV): The Kia Sonet witnessed a significant YoY decline of -99.83%, with sales plummeting from 5,772 units in December 2022 to 10 units in December 2023.
- Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (A - SUV): The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso experienced a YoY decline of -94.63%, with sales decreasing from 1,117 units in December 2022 to 60 units in December 2023.

SUV DECEMBER 2023 CAR SALES YOY CHANGE
S.No.	Brand	Model	Segment	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Change	%Change	Trend
1	Tata	Nexon	B2	15,284	12,053	3,231	26.81%
2	Tata	Punch	B1	13,787	10,586	3,201	30.24%
3	Maruti Suzuki	Brezza	B2	12,844	11,200	1,644	14.68%
4	Mahindra	Scorpio N + Classic	D1	11,355	7,003	4,352	62.14%
5	Hyundai	Venue	B2	10,383	8,285	2,098	25.32%
6	Kia	Seltos	C1	9,957	5,995	3,962	66.09%
7	Maruti Nexa	Fronx	B2	9,692	-	9,692	-	-
8	Hyundai	Creta	C1	9,243	10,205	-962	-9.43%
9	Mahindra	Bolero + Neo	B2	7,995	7,311	684	9.36%
10	Hyundai	Exter	B2	7,516	-	7,516	-	-
11	Maruti Nexa	Grand Vitara	C1	6,988	6,171	817	13.24%
12	Mahindra	XUV700	D1	5,881	5,623	258	4.59%
13	Mahindra	Thar	B2	5,793	3,374	2,419	71.70%
14	Toyota	Hyryder	C1	4,976	4,201	775	18.45%
15	Honda	Elevate	C1	4,376	-	4,376	-	-
16	Mahindra	XUV300	B2	3,550	4,850	-1,300	-26.80%
17	Toyota	Fortuner	D2	3,104	1,603	1,501	93.64%
18	Skoda	Kushaq	C1	2,485	2,186	299	13.68%
19	Volkswagen	Taigun	C1	2,456	2,691	-235	-8.73%
20	MG	Hector + Hector Plus	D1	2,184	1,575	609	38.67%
21	Nissan	Magnite	B2	2,150	2,020	130	6.44%
22	Tata	Safari	D1	2,103	1,502	601	40.01%
23	Tata	Harrier	C2	1,404	2,128	-724	-34.02%
24	Hyundai	Alcazar	C2	954	1,478	-524	-35.45%
25	Renault	Kiger	B2	865	2,096	-1,231	-58.73%
26	MG	Astor	C1	821	1,687	-866	-51.33%
27	Maruti Nexa	Jimny	B2	730	-	730	-	-
28	Mahindra	XUV400	B2	535	-	535	-	-
29	MG	ZS EV	C1	464	526	-62	-11.79%
30	Citroen	C3	B2	309	913	-604	-66.16%
31	Volkswagen	Tiguan	C2	275	130	145	111.54%
32	Jeep	Compass	C2	246	484	-238	-49.17%
33	Skoda	Kodiaq	D1	225	107	118	110.28%
34	Hyundai	Tucson	D1	209	12	197	1641.67%
35	Jeep	Meridian	D2	190	285	-95	-33.33%
36	MG	Gloster	D2	140	111	29	26.13%
37	Maruti Suzuki	S-Presso	A	60	1,117	-1,057	-94.63%
38	Hyundai	Kona	C1	19	120	-101	-84.17%
39	Kia	Sonet	B2	10	5,772	-5,762	-99.83%
40	Kia	EV6	D1	6	134	-128	-95.52%
41	Citroen	C5 Aircross	C2	2	19	-17	-89.47%
42	Honda	WR-V	B2	-	359	-359	-	-

SUV Segment December 2023 Car Sales - MoM Change

Top Gainers (MoM):
- Renault Kiger (B2 - SUV): The Renault Kiger emerges as the top gainer in Month-on-Month (MoM) comparisons, experiencing a significant growth of 63.21%. Sales increased from 530 units in November 2023 to 865 units in December 2023, indicating a notable surge in demand for the Kiger.
- Volkswagen Tiguan (C2 - SUV): The Volkswagen Tiguan secured the second spot among the top gainers, with a MoM growth of 83.33%. Sales rose from 150 units in November 2023 to 275 units in December 2023, showcasing a substantial increase in popularity and market acceptance
- Skoda Kodiaq (D1 - SUV): The Skoda Kodiaq recorded a MoM growth of 78.57%, with sales increasing from 126 units in November 2023 to 225 units in December 2023.
- Hyundai Tucson (D1 - SUV): The Hyundai Tucson experienced a MoM growth of 77.12%, with sales rising from 118 units in November 2023 to 209 units in December 2023. This positive trend indicates an uptick in demand for Tucson.
- Volkswagen Taigun (C1 - SUV): The Volkswagen Taigun secured the fifth position among the top gainers, with a MoM growth of 38.68%. Sales increased from 1,771 units in November 2023 to 2,456 units in December 2023, reflecting improved market performance.
Top Losers (MoM):
- Maruti Suzuki S-Presso (A - SUV): The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso faces the highest MoM decline, with sales dropping by -96.81%. Unit sales decreased from 1,883 in November 2023 to 60 in December 2023, suggesting a substantial decrease in market demand for the S-Presso.
- Kia Sonet (B2 - SUV): The Kia Sonet witnessed a significant MoM decline of -99.84%, with sales plummeting from 6,433 units in November 2023 to 10 units in December 2023.
- Citroen EC3 (B2 - SUV): The Citroen EC3 recorded a MoM decline, with sales dropping from 18 units in November 2023 to 0 units in December 2023.

SUV DECEMBER 2023 CAR SALES MOM CHANGE
S.No.	Brand	Model	Segment	Dec 2023	Nov 2023	Change	%Change	Trend
1	Tata	Nexon	B2	15,284	14,916	368	2.47%
2	Tata	Punch	B1	13,787	14,383	-596	-4.14%
3	Maruti Suzuki	Brezza	B2	12,844	13,393	-549	-4.10%
4	Mahindra	Scorpio N + Classic	D1	11,355	12,185	-830	-6.81%
5	Hyundai	Venue	B2	10,383	11,180	-797	-7.13%
6	Kia	Seltos	C1	9,957	11,684	-1,727	-14.78%
7	Maruti Nexa	Fronx	B2	9,692	9,867	-175	-1.77%
8	Hyundai	Creta	C1	9,243	11,814	-2,571	-21.76%
9	Mahindra	Bolero + Neo	B2	7,995	9,333	-1,338	-14.34%
10	Hyundai	Exter	B2	7,516	8,325	-809	-9.72%
11	Maruti Nexa	Grand Vitara	C1	6,988	7,937	-949	-11.96%
12	Mahindra	XUV700	D1	5,881	7,221	-1,340	-18.56%
13	Mahindra	Thar	B2	5,793	5,810	-17	-0.29%
14	Toyota	Hyryder	C1	4,976	3,005	1,971	65.59%
15	Honda	Elevate	C1	4,376	4,755	-379	-7.97%
16	Mahindra	XUV300	B2	3,550	4,673	-1,123	-24.03%
17	Toyota	Fortuner	D2	3,104	1,876	1,228	65.46%
18	Skoda	Kushaq	C1	2,485	1,908	577	30.24%
19	Volkswagen	Taigun	C1	2,456	1,771	685	38.68%
20	MG	Hector + Hector Plus	D1	2,184	2,130	54	2.54%
21	Nissan	Magnite	B2	2,150	2,454	-304	-12.39%
22	Tata	Safari	D1	2,103	2,207	-104	-4.71%
23	Tata	Harrier	C2	1,404	2,326	-922	-39.64%
24	Hyundai	Alcazar	C2	954	1,913	-959	-50.13%
25	Renault	Kiger	B2	865	530	335	63.21%
26	MG	Astor	C1	821	726	95	13.09%
27	Maruti Nexa	Jimny	B2	730	1,020	-290	-28.43%
28	Mahindra	XUV400	B2	535	710	-175	-24.65%
29	MG	ZS EV	C1	464	428	36	8.41%
30	Citroen	C3	B2	309	265	44	16.60%
31	Volkswagen	Tiguan	C2	275	150	125	83.33%
32	Jeep	Compass	C2	246	216	30	13.89%
33	Skoda	Kodiaq	D1	225	126	99	78.57%
34	Hyundai	Tucson	D1	209	118	91	77.12%
35	Jeep	Meridian	D2	190	101	89	88.12%
36	MG	Gloster	D2	140	172	-32	-18.60%
37	Maruti Suzuki	S-Presso	A	60	1,883	-1,823	-96.81%
38	Hyundai	Kona	C1	19	19	0	-	-
39	Kia	Sonet	B2	10	6,433	-6,423	-99.84%
40	Kia	EV6	D1	6	25	-19	-76.00%
41	Citroen	C5 Aircross	C2	2	5	-3	-60.00%
	Citroen	EC3	B2	0	18	-18	-	-

SUV Cars — 6-Month Sales Trend (July 2023 - December 2023)

SUV 6 MONTH SALES TREND JULY 2023 - DECEMBER 2023
Brand	Model	Segment	Jun 2023	Jul 2023	Aug 2023	Sep 2023	Nov 2023	Dec 2023	6 Month Avg
Maruti Suzuki	Brezza	B2	16,543	14,572	15,001	16,050	13,393	12,844	14,356
Tata	Nexon	B2	12,349	8,049	15,325	16,887	14,916	15,284	13,559
Tata	Punch	B1	12,019	14,523	13,036	15,317	14,383	13,787	13,378
Hyundai	Creta	C1	14,062	13,832	12,717	13,077	11,814	9,243	13,325
Hyundai	Venue	B2	10,062	10,948	12,204	11,581	11,180	10,383	11,264
Mahindra	Scorpio N + Classic	D1	10,522	9,898	11,846	13,578	12,185	11,355	11,113
Maruti Nexa	Fronx	B2	13,220	12,164	11,455	11,357	9,867	9,692	11,009
Maruti Nexa	Grand Vitara	C1	9,079	11,818	11,736	10,834	7,937	6,988	10,315
Kia	Seltos	C1	9,740	10,698	10,558	12,362	11,684	9,957	9,770
Mahindra	Bolero + Neo	B2	8,921	9,092	9,519	9,647	9,333	7,995	9,200
Mahindra	XUV700	D1	6,176	6,512	8,555	9,297	7,221	5,881	7,192
Hyundai	Exter	B2	7,000	7,430	8,647	8,097	8,325	7,516	6,583
Kia	Sonet	B2	4,245	4,120	4,984	6,493	6,433	10	5,666
Mahindra	Thar	B2	5,265	5,951	5,417	5,593	5,810	5,793	5,323
Mahindra	XUV300	B2	4,533	4,992	4,961	4,865	4,673	3,550	4,853
Toyota	Hyryder	C1	3,387	4,121	3,804	3,987	3,005	4,976	3,521
Honda	Elevate	C1		2,822	5,685	4,957	4,755	4,376	3,037
Toyota	Fortuner	D2	3,129	2,825	2,874	2,475	1,876	3,104	2,711
Maruti Suzuki	S-Presso	A	2,491	2,606	2,560	3,368	1,883	60	2,607
Nissan	Magnite	B2	2,152	2,258	2,454	2,573	2,454	2,150	2,407
MG	Hector + Hector Plus	D1	2,103	2,059	2,653	2,703	2,130	2,184	2,303
Skoda	Kushaq	C1	2,394	2,409	2,260	2,447	1,908	2,485	2,259
Tata	Harrier	C2	2,092	1,689	926	1,896	2,326	1,404	1,828
Volkswagen	Taigun	C1	1,908	1,943	1,586	2,219	1,771	2,456	1,813
Hyundai	Alcazar	C2	1,443	1,493	1,977	1,837	1,913	954	1,797
Maruti Nexa	Jimny	B2		3,104	2,651	1,852	1,020	730	1,438
Tata	Safari	D1	1,687	1,019	516	1,340	2,207	2,103	1,405
Renault	Kiger	B2	1,043	929	980	912	530	865	1,040
MG	Astor	C1	954	814	901	890	726	821	863
Mahindra	XUV400	B2	707	778	825	639	710	535	741
MG	ZS EV	C1	587	421	228	232	428	464	419
Jeep	Compass	C2	277	172	391	398	216	246	278
Citroen	C3	B2	331	250	179	222	265	309	259
MG	Gloster	D2	251	240	201	247	172	140	229
Hyundai	Tucson	D1	239	236	237	202	118	209	216
Skoda	Kodiaq	D1	159	241	191	176	126	225	181
Jeep	Meridian	D2	164	127	90	109	101	190	146
Volkswagen	Tiguan	C2	169	91	191	98	150	275	139
Citroen	EC3	B2	49	271	166	179	18	0	135
Kia	EV6	D1	15	42	150	141	25	6	70
Hyundai	Kona	C1	60	91	69	44	19	19	60
Citroen	C5 Aircross	C2	8	4	3	5	5	2	6

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prathu Sharma

Engineer by upbringing, artist by passion, motorhead because, why not! Likes to know about everything related to technology, switches between american muscle and german innovation depending on the day. Wants to own 69' Mustang Mach 1 and to drive BMW M3 87'someday.

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2 Comments

R Ravi Ranjan says:

February 07 2024 19:33:36

Renault Kiger is a good budget family car with 4 star safety rating but why sells number is down,what are the reason in 2024 it may pick good sells number please reply.
R Ravi Ranjan says:

February 07 2024 19:33:40

Renault Kiger is a good budget family car with 4 star safety rating but why sells number is down,what are the reason in 2024 it may pick good sells number please reply.