Maruti Suzuki’s Wagon R has reached a new milestone, surpassing 10 lakh units in sales within just five and a half years since the latest model was launched on January 23, 2019. This popular tall-boy hatchback has consistently maintained its reputation as an easy-to-live-with car for reasonable money. Let’s delve into the details:
Sales Performance:
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- In FY2023 alone, the Wagon R recorded its highest sales of 2,12,340 units in a 12-month period.
- In FY2024, it retained its position as India’s top-selling passenger car for the third consecutive fiscal year, with 2,00,177 units sold.
- The cumulative sales of the current model have now surpassed the million (10 lakh) milestone, reaching 10,06,413 units.
- Maruti has sold around 32.1 million units of the Wagon R since its launch in 1999.
- The Wagon R accounts for 11 percent of Maruti Suzuki’s total passenger vehicle sales of 17.5 lakh units in FY2024.
- It continues to hold its rank as the bestselling Maruti in the ongoing fiscal, ahead of models like the Brezza, Ertiga, Baleno, Dzire, and Swift.
CNG Portfolio:
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- The Wagon R has a broad CNG model portfolio, contributing significantly to Maruti’s CNG vehicle sales.
- Its growth story got a fresh charge with the rollout of the latest Wagon R five and a half years ago, maintaining year-on-year growth for four fiscals in a row.
- Despite selling 12,163 units less in FY2024 than FY2023, the Wagon R remains a prominent player for Maruti.
Celebrating 25 Years:
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- Incidentally, the Wagon R is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
- It surpassed the 30 lakh sales mark in May 2023.
Maruti Suzuki’s Wagon R continues to be a reliable choice for Indian car buyers, combining practicality, affordability, and consistent performance.