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Maruti Wagon R Retains Top Spot as India’s Bestselling Car for Fourth Consecutive Year

Maruti Wagon R Retains Top Spot

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R continues its reign as India’s bestselling car, securing the top position for the fourth straight year. This milestone coincides with Maruti Suzuki achieving its highest-ever overall sales in a single fiscal year.

Wagon R Sales Performance in FY2025

Total Units Sold: 1,98,451

During FY2025 (April 2024 to March 2025), Maruti Suzuki sold over 1.98 lakh units of the Wagon R. Although this figure reflects a slight decline from the sales recorded in FY2024 and FY2023, the hatchback maintained its dominance in the Indian automotive market. Below is a breakdown of the Wagon R’s annual sales since the launch of its current-generation model in January 2019:

Maruti Wagon R Sales Since 2019

Fiscal Year Units Sold
FY2019 41,873
FY2020 1,56,724
FY2021 1,60,330
FY2022 1,88,837
FY2023 2,12,340
FY2024 2,00,177
FY2025 1,98,451

With these latest figures, the Wagon R’s lifetime sales in India now exceed 33.73 lakh units. Additionally, Maruti Suzuki reports that nearly 25 percent of Wagon R owners opt for another Wagon R when purchasing a new car, reflecting its strong customer loyalty.

Wagon R Edges Out Tata Punch in FY2025

The Wagon R narrowly outperformed its closest competitor, the Tata Punch, which sold 1.96 lakh units in FY2025. Interestingly, while the Punch overtook the Wagon R in calendar year 2024 (January-December) with over 2.02 lakh units sold, the Wagon R regained its lead over the fiscal year.

Maruti Wagon R vs Tata Punch Sales in FY2025

Month Wagon R Punch
April 2024 17,850 19,158
May 2024 14,492 18,949
June 2024 13,790 18,238
July 2024 16,191 16,121
August 2024 16,450 15,643
September 2024 13,339 13,711
October 2024 13,922 15,740
November 2024 13,982 15,435
December 2024 17,303 15,073
January 2025 24,078 16,231
February 2025 19,879 14,559
March 2025 17,175 17,714
Total 1,98,451 1,96,572

The Wagon R gained momentum in the latter months, particularly in January and February 2025, which helped it secure the top spot for the fiscal year.

Maruti Suzuki’s Financial Performance in FY2025

Despite the Wagon R’s success, Maruti Suzuki’s compact segment, including models like the Swift, Dzire, and Baleno, witnessed a 7.58 percent decline in sales. The company sold 8.96 lakh compact cars in FY2025, down from 9.70 lakh units in FY2024.

Overall, Maruti Suzuki’s domestic sales reached 17.61 lakh units in FY2025, marking a modest 0.05 percent growth from FY2024. Key contributors to this growth included a 10 percent surge in rural sales and a 3.5 percent increase in rural market share, driven by the expansion of Maruti Suzuki’s dealership network into over 150 upcountry markets.

Urban vs. Rural Sales of Wagon R

The Wagon R’s sales were almost evenly split between urban and rural markets, with 51.8 percent coming from urban areas and 48.2 percent from rural regions. However, a notable portion of its urban sales is attributed to fleet buyers, indicating its strong appeal in the commercial segment as well.

With its continued dominance and steady demand across different market segments, the Maruti Wagon R remains a key pillar in Maruti Suzuki’s success story, solidifying its reputation as one of India’s most trusted and practical hatchbacks.

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