Mid-size SUV sales: The mid-size SUV segment witnessed an upsurge in demand among customers in India. This SUV segment offers both monocoque platform-based SUVs and ladder-on-frame SUVs along with a full-time 4×4 option as well. This segment is majorly dominated by Mahindra but there has been a decent demand for Tata and MG Motors SUV as well. As per the latest data revealed by SIAM, in August 2024, the first position was secured by Mahindra Scorpio in the mid-size SUV segment, offered in Classic and Scorpio N with petrol and diesel engines. Let us look at the top three mid-size SUVs with the highest sales in August 2024.
Mahindra Scorpio:
The Mahindra Scorpio secured the first position in retail sales in August 2024. It is offered in both Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N models, having high demand among customers. In August, Scorpio recorded total sales of 13,787 units, witnessing a growth of 39.29 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The Mahindra Scorpio Classic starts at Rs 13.61 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base S variant and the price of the Scorpio N starts at Rs 13.85 lakh for the Z2 petrol variant.
Mahindra XUV 700:
The next SUV on the list is the Mahindra XUV 700. It is a monocoque SUV and the most feature-loaded in its segment. The XUV 700 recorded total sales of 9,007 units in August 2024. This has resulted in a growth of 38.31 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The Mahindra XUV 700 starts at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the MX 5-seater variant.
Tata Safari:
The third position in the mid-size SUV sales list was secured by Tata Safari. It is offered only in a diesel engine but is offered with plenty of features and a comfortable cabin. In August, Safari recorded total sales of 1,951 units. This SUV has recorded a massive growth of 91.46 per cent on a year-on-year basis. The price of the Tata Safari starts at Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Smart variant.
