December 2023 Cars Sales Analysis - Sedan YoY, MoM Change, 6-Month Trend

Sedans December 2023 Car Sales - YoY Change

• Top Gainers (YoY):

  • Maruti Suzuki Dzire (B2 - Sedan): The Maruti Suzuki Dzire tops the sedan segment with a remarkable Year-on-Year (YoY) growth of 16.8%. The increase from 11,997 units in December 2022 to 14,012 units in December 2023 indicates sustained popularity and demand for this sedan model.
  • Volkswagen Virtus (C2 - Sedan): The Volkswagen Virtus experienced a notable YoY growth of 16.47%, with sales rising from 1,888 units in December 2022 to 2,199 units in December 2023. This suggests a positive response to the Virtus in the sedan market.
  • Toyota Camry (D2 - Sedan): The Toyota Camry showed a substantial YoY growth of 153.52%, with sales increasing from 71 units in December 2022 to 180 units in December 2023. This significant rise may be attributed to various factors, including market preferences or promotional activities.

• Top Losers (YoY):

  • Honda City (C2 - Sedan): The Honda City stands out as the top loser in YoY comparisons, experiencing a substantial decline of -63.97%. Sales dropped from 3,086 units in December 2022 to 1,112 units in December 2023, indicating challenges or shifts in the sedan market dynamics for the City model.
  • Honda Amaze (B2 - Sedan): The Honda Amaze reported a significant YoY decline of -33.2%, with sales decreasing from 3,614 units in December 2022 to 2,414 units in December 2023. This decline may prompt further examination of market factors affecting the Amaze.
  • Hyundai Xcent + Aura (B2 - Sedan): The Hyundai Xcent + Aura experienced a YoY decline of -8.28%, with sales dropping from 4,156 units in December 2022 to 3,812 units in December 2023. While the decrease is moderate, it suggests a shift in demand for this sedan model.
  • Maruti Nexa Ciaz (C2 - Sedan): The Maruti Nexa Ciaz reported a substantial YoY decline of -57.63%, with sales decreasing from 1,154 units in December 2022 to 489 units in December 2023. This significant drop raises questions about the factors influencing the demand for the Ciaz in the market.

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Sedan December 2023 Car Sales - MoM Change

• Top Gainers (MoM):

  • Volkswagen Virtus (C2 - Sedan): The Volkswagen Virtus stands out as the top gainer in Month-on-Month (MoM) comparisons, with a substantial growth of 87.31%. Sales increased from 1,174 units in November 2023 to 2,199 units in December 2023.
  • Skoda Slavia (C2 - Sedan): The Skoda Slavia reported a significant MoM growth of 12.06%, with sales rising from 1,749 units in November 2023 to 1,960 units in December 2023.
  • Tata Tigor (B2 - Sedan): The Tata Tigor experienced a MoM growth of 10.42%, with sales increasing from 1,775 units in November 2023 to 1,960 units in December 2023.

• Top Losers (MoM):

  • Hyundai Verna (C2 - Sedan): The Hyundai Verna emerges as the top loser in MoM comparisons, experiencing a significant decline of -58.14%. Sales dropped from 1,701 units in November 2023 to 712 units in December 2023.
  • Maruti Suzuki Dzire (B2 - Sedan): The Maruti Suzuki Dzire, despite being a top gainer in YoY comparisons, showed a decline in MoM sales, with a decrease of -12.23%. Sales dropped from 15,965 units in November 2023 to 14,012 units in December 2023.
  • Honda City (C2 - Sedan): The Honda City reported a MoM decline of -16.77%, with sales decreasing from 1,336 units in November 2023 to 1,112 units in December 2023.

Sedan Cars — 6-Month Sales Trend (July 2023 - December 2023)

 

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