Maruti Suzuki Dzire Outshines Hyundai Creta And Tata Punch In July 2025 Car Sales | Features

July 2025 had the India car sales chart under intense shuffling with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire storming into the lead position having sold 20,895 units, which registered a whopping 79% increase from the previous year. That surge shoved the Hyundai Creta (16,898 units) to second place and the Tata Punch (10,785 units) further down, the latter taking a hard hit of 33%. The Dzire is continually making its case as the more sensible alternative despite the glut of headlines proclaiming the reign of SUVs, and this is no-nonsense practicality, wallet-friendly running costs, and Maruti Suzuki’s vast service network for back-up that has chosen buyers.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

While the win came through for the Dzire in July, it was more of a statement as sales elevated from 15,484 units in June, comfortably surpassing last July’s tally of 16,300 units. It gets the 1.2-litre Z-Series naturally aspirated petrol engine along with a CNG variant for the economy-conscious. Prices begin from Rs 6.84 lakh for the base variant going up to Rs 10.19 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-end model.

Hyundai Creta SUV

Hyundai Creta

The Creta, usually sitting pretty at the top, had to settle for second this time. Sales dipped 3% year on year from 17,350 units in July 2024 to 16,898 last month. Available in both an ICE and all-electric avatar, it offers buyers a choice between a 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel; quite the offering for almost everyone’s taste on the road.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

In third place, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga sold 16,604 units, maintaining its stronghold in the MPV space. Families love it for the roomy interiors and easygoing drive, while fleet owners value its reliability. Power comes from a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine, with both petrol and CNG options on the menu. Prices range between Rs 9.12 lakh and Rs 13.41 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki WagonR

Maruti Suzuki WagonR

Fourth place went to the ever-practical Wagon R, with 14,710 units sold in July. Priced between Rs 5.78 lakh and Rs 7.50 lakh (ex-showroom), it continues to be a top pick for urban commuters. Two petrol engine options are available, a 1.0-litre three-cylinder and a 1.2-litre four-cylinder K-Series, with the larger unit also getting a factory-fitted CNG variant.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Maruti Suzuki Swift also secured a spot in the top five, recording 14,190 units in July. This marks a 16% drop from the 16,854 units sold during the same month last year.

With a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the model is propelled by a Z-series 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 82 hp at 5,700 rpm and 112 Nm of peak torque at 4,300rpm.

(Source: auto punditz)

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