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Top 5 Utility Vehicles – December 2018 | Vitara Brezza and Creta maintain dominance, Ertiga crosses 7,000 mark  

Even as the top two UVs stay supreme, the new Maruti Ertiga sees demand growing and is a close No. 3.

By Ajit Dalvi calendar 21 Jan 2019 Views icon8834 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
While the Brezza has sold 9,667 units to the Creta’s 7,631, the new Ertiga clocked 7,155 units in December 2018.

While the Brezza has sold 9,667 units to the Creta’s 7,631, the new Ertiga clocked 7,155 units in December 2018.

A total of 65,506 utility vehicles (UVs) were sold in December 2018, down 2.33 percent year on year. While the UV segment had been driving in the fast lane for most of 2018 and provided a strong buffer to moderating passenger vehicle (PV) sales, their popularity of late has seen a decline with buyers becoming conscious of fuel efficiency. With a clutch of new models set to be launched in the next few days, the UV market will soon see a recharge. But more on that later. 

Maruti’s Vitara Brezza maintains its dominance and continues to lead the pack of the top five ...

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