#AutoBytes: These are the bestselling cars of September in India
What's the story
Ahead of the festive season in India, almost every automaker is enjoying higher sales both in terms of monthly as well as year-on-year figures. However, Maruti Suzuki exhibited complete dominance in the four-wheeler sales last month, with the top four positions being occupied by its Swift, Baleno, Alto, and WagonR models. Here's our look at September's bestselling cars.
Car#1
Maruti Suzuki Alto: Price starts at Rs. 2.94 lakh
The Maruti Suzuki Alto sold 18,246 units in the month of September. The car features a blacked-out grille with the company's logo, a huge trapezoidal air vent, and sleek adjustable headlights. It has a dual-tone five-seater cabin with a central locking system and twin airbags for passengers' safety. The car draws power from a BS6-compliant 796cc F8D petrol engine that makes 40.3hp/60Nm.
Car #2
Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Price begins at Rs. 4.45 lakh
Around 17,581 units of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR were sold last month. The car has a boxy design featuring a cascading grille, 14-inch wheels, and trapezoidal air dams. Inside, there is a 5-seater dual-tone cabin with fabric upholstery, a 7-inch infotainment unit, and dual-front airbags. It is powered by a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter petrol engine that delivers 83hp of maximum power and 113Nm of torque.
Car #3
Maruti Suzuki Swift: Priced upwards of Rs. 5.19 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Swift was September's bestselling car with 22,643 units being sold. The vehicle has an eye-catching look featuring a cascading grille, LED headlights, and designer alloy wheels. It has a 5-seater cabin with fabric upholstery, twin airbags for safety, and automatic climate control. Under the hood, it runs a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter petrol engine that generates 83hp of maximum power and 113Nm of torque.
Car #4
Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Costs upwards of Rs. 5.63 lakh
In September, 19,433 units of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno were sold. The SUV sports a black grille with 3D detailing on it, elongated LED headlamps, and designer alloy wheels. The car has a cabin with a touchscreen "SmartPlay Studio" infotainment console and dual airbags. It draws power from a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter petrol engine that churns out 83hp and a peak torque of 113Nm.