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0 Comments In the booming utility vehicle space, which is even more competitive than the standard Indian marketplace, they say it is the SUV-ival of the fittest. So, even as the utility vehicle (UV) market with 10,60,750 units (up 12.13 percent) was the star performer among all vehicle segments – driving past the million-sales landmark for the first time ever – and the sole one to enter positive sales territory, there is an intense battle underway among companies to grow market share. Some number-crunching reveals interesting insights.
Maruti and Mahindra UV market share down 3.27 percent and 4.31 percent, respectively
Biggest gainers include Nissan (119 percent), Kia (83 percent) and Volkswagen (64 percent)
• So far Toyota has launches two models based on Suzuki vehicles.
• Wheels24 reader JBLX feels it is an unfair pairing as only Toyota seems to benefit from the venture.
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Earlier this week, Wheels24 reader Andre Beyleveld shared his thoughts on his
brand new Toyota Urban Cruiser, also known as a Suzuki Vitara Brezza. In other words, the second Suzuki model with a Toyota badge.
Andre had rave reviews about his Urban Cruiser, and rightfully so. However, he also mentioned he would be just as happy about driving the Suzuki versions and that this new Toyzuki partnership was the best thing since sliced bread.
Industry > Industry monitor > Automobiles > Cars
01 April 2021
Indian auto majors Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Marurti Suzuki saw exponential growth in sales compared to March last year. Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra saw their sales more than double on a year-on-year basis.
The auto companies saw their sales recover after a year of sluggish sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so their full year growth was still slow compared to pre-pandemic years.
While the market has welcomed the recovery from the depths seen in 2020, the demand for automobiles in India is still far from its potential, according to analysts.