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Top 10 Passenger Vehicles – October 2018 | Maruti Alto bounces back, Baleno regains No. 2 after a while, Swift drops to No. 4

Despite overall PV sales slowing down amid dampened consumer sentiment and what are still high fuel prices, both Maruti and Hyundai still see sustained demand for popular models. 

By Ajit Dalvi calendar 19 Nov 2018 Views icon11902 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Top 10 Passenger Vehicles – October 2018 | Maruti Alto bounces back, Baleno regains No. 2 after a while, Swift drops to No. 4

The Maruti Alto has regained the hatchback and top passenger vehicle (PV) crown, barely a month after it was dethroned by sibling Swift. With sales of 22,180 units, the Alto has driven ahead of the Swift in October 2018, indicating that there is still much demand for the small Maruti and remains the choice of entry level buyers in town and country.  

Meanwhile, the premium Maruti Balenohatchback, sold through the Nexa channel, is at No. 2 position after over a year and more. At 18,657 units sold in October 2018, the Baleno has considerably bettered its performance ...

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