March 2023 Cars Sales Analysis - Sedan YoY, MoM Change, 6-Month Trend | V3Cars

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

Sedans March 2023 Car Sales - YoY Change

The Dzire maintained its top spot among sedan sales in March 2023, but reported a drop of 28% in YoY comparison
It looks like even in the foreseeable future, the Dzire will remain the only sedan to achieve a 5-figure monthly sales figure
Among the sedans, the Verna witnessed a 138% YoY gain, making it the top gainer
The only other YoY gainer in the sedan category was Honda Amaze with a 34% growth
Amongst the losers, Maruti Ciaz was the top loser with a 83.64% YoY decline in sales numbers
Amongst the other mass market losers in the category, Octavia was the next top loser with a 52% decline in sales, followed by Superb with around 42% YoY decline and Slavia with 41% drop in numbers in March 2023
Volkswagen Vento and Skoda Octavia was discontinued over the past year

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SEDANS MARCH 2023 CAR SALES YOY CHANGE
S.No.	Brand	Model	Segment	Mar 2023	Mar 2022	Change	%Change	Trend
1	Maruti Suzuki	Dzire	B2	13,394	18,623	-5,229	-28.08%
2	Honda	Amaze	B2	3,996	2,988	1,008	33.73%
3	Hyundai	Xcent + Aura	B2	3,774	3,775	-1	-0.03%
4	Hyundai	Verna	C	3,755	1,586	2,169	136.76%
5	Tata	Tigor	B2	2,705	4,007	-1,302	-32.49%
6	Honda	City	C	2,693	3,225	-532	-16.50%
7	Volkswagen	Virtus	C	1,792	-	1,792	-	-
8	Skoda	Slavia	C	1,574	2,665	-1,091	-40.94%
9	Maruti Suzuki	Ciaz	C	300	1,834	-1,534	-83.64%
10	Skoda	Superb	D2	104	180	-76	-42.22%
11	Toyota	Camry	D2	98	120	-22	-18.33%
12	Skoda	Octavia	D1	86	180	-94	-52.22%
13	Mahindra	E-Verito	C	0	6	-6	-	-
14	Volkswagen	Vento	C	-	175	-175	-	-

Sedan March 2023 Car Sales - MoM Change

Verna was the top gainer in March MoM comparison, with a growth of near 8,000%
Camry reported 46% MoM growth in March whereas City reported a 37% growth
Talking about the MoM losers in March, Ciaz topped the chart with 62% decline, Xcent/Aura pair with a 31% decline was in second spot

SEDAN MARCH 2023 CAR SALES MOM CHANGE
S.No.	Brand	Model	Segment	Mar 2023	Feb 2023	Change	%Change	Trend
1	Maruti Suzuki	Dzire	B2	13,394	16,798	-3,404	-20.26%
2	Honda	Amaze	B2	3,996	4,123	-127	-3.08%
3	Hyundai	Xcent + Aura	B2	3,774	5,524	-1,750	-31.68%
4	Hyundai	Verna	C	3,755	47	3,708	7889.36%
5	Tata	Tigor	B2	2,705	3,064	-359	-11.72%
6	Honda	City	C	2,693	1,963	730	37.19%
7	Volkswagen	Virtus	C	1,792	1,563	229	14.65%
8	Skoda	Slavia	C	1,574	1,274	300	23.55%
9	Maruti Suzuki	Ciaz	C	300	792	-492	-62.12%
10	Skoda	Superb	D2	104	90	14	15.56%
11	Toyota	Camry	D2	98	67	31	46.27%
12	Skoda	Octavia	D1	86	82	4	4.88%

Sedan Cars — 6-Month Sales Trend (Oct 2022 - Mar 2023)

SEDAN CARS 6 MONTH SALES TREND OCT 2022 - MAR 2023
Brand	Model	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	6 Month Avg
Honda	Amaze	5,443	3,890	3,614	5,580	4,123	3,996	4,441
Toyota	Camry	59	118	71	59	67	98	79
Maruti Suzuki	Ciaz	1,884	1,554	1,154	1,000	792	300	1,114
Honda	City	3,250	2,711	3,086	2,058	1,963	2,693	2,627
Maruti Suzuki	Dzire	12,321	14,456	11,997	11,317	16,798	13,394	13,381
Mahindra	E-Verito	0	28	0	0	0	0	5
Skoda	Octavia	124	104	129	100	82	86	104
Skoda	Slavia	1,376	2,022	2,257	1,413	1,274	1,574	1,653
Skoda	Superb	143	160	110	96	90	104	117
Tata	Tigor	4,001	4,301	3,669	3,106	3,064	2,705	3,474
Hyundai	Verna	2,179	2,025	1,538	995	47	3,755	1,757
Volkswagen	Virtus	1,072	1,515	1,888	1,379	1,563	1,792	1,535
Hyundai	Xcent + Aura	4,248	3,813	4,156	4,634	5,524	3,774	4,358

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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.