The Wagon R took the second spot while the Ertiga MPV sedan secured the third spot on the podium of the best-selling cars in 2024.
After 40 years, the best-selling car in a year is not just a Maruti model, as in 2024, the Tata Punch became the best-selling car with a total of over 2 million units sold and shipped. While the Tata Punch took the podium, the other two positions were occupied by the Maruti Wagon R and the Maruti Ertiga respectively. Note that the total number of units shipped includes both the internal combustion engine (ICE) and EV versions of the Punch micro-SUV.Tata Punch has recorded over 17,000 unit sales since June 2024, where it also crossed 19,000 unit shipments in April. However, sales fell from July to September. In October, during the holiday season when the prices of the EV version were significantly reduced, sales returned to over 15,000 units. A similar sales figure was maintained in the last two months of the year forThe Tata Punch was launched in 2021 as an affordable alternative to SUVs under 4 million and created a new micro-SUV segment. with Hyundai Exter as the only threat. The new segment made the SUV body style more accessible to the general public, thus attracting a lot of attention from potential buyers.Like other Tata offerings, the Punch achieved a 5-star safety rating, which when it was first introduced was unique at the price point. It also came with a good feature package that included amenities like a semi-digital driver display, a single-panel sunroof, and automatic climate control. Following the release of the Exter, Tata responded by introducing new features to the Punch, such as a solar roof, wireless phone chargers and a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, making it one of the most comprehensive packages in its segment.It came with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produced 88 hp and 115 Nm. A CNG version was also introduced in August 2023, where the Punch received twin-cylinder technology, making it practical and economical.Earlier in 2024, the electric iteration of the micro-SUV, called the Tata Punch EV, was introduced, making a feature-rich electric vehicle more affordable. Tata has also worked to differentiate the Punch EV from the ICE model, giving it a redesigned front end, more modern lighting elements, and a host of premium features like a 10.25-inch digital driver display and ventilated front seats. Six airbags have also been fitted to the Punch EV to make it safer. And like every other Tata car, the Punch EV has been rated 5 stars in terms of safety. The Tata Punch EV has two battery options with a MIDC range of up to 365 km.
