{"id":1292974,"date":"2025-04-03T09:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T03:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1292974"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T03:49:09","slug":"maruti-suzuki-wagon-r-beats-tata-punch-to-become-1-car-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/maruti-suzuki-wagon-r-beats-tata-punch-to-become-1-car-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Beats Tata Punch To Become #1 Car In India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Maruti Suzuki\u2019s WagonR has once again claimed the title of India\u2019s best-selling car for the fourth consecutive fiscal year, surpassing the Tata Punch in FY25. The popular hatchback registered total sales of 1,98,451 units in FY25, narrowly beating the Punch, which recorded 1,96,572 units, as per industry data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-8.34.20\u202fAM-1024x623.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1292988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-8.34.20\u202fAM-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-8.34.20\u202fAM-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-8.34.20\u202fAM-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-8.34.20\u202fAM-1536x935.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-03-11-at-8.34.20\u202fAM-2048x1247.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WagonR\u2019s Unmatched Dominance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch in India in 1999, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/auto\/cars\/story\/maruti-suzuki-wagonr-beats-tata-punch-stays-indias-best-selling-car-in-fy25-2702421-2025-04-01\">remained<\/a> a customer favorite, largely due to its spacious design, fuel efficiency, and affordability. Over the years, it has amassed cumulative sales of over 3.2 million units in India. Despite a slight dip from its FY24 sales of 2,00,177 units, the WagonR continued to outperform its rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual Sales Comparison:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FY25:<\/strong> 1,98,451 units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FY24:<\/strong> 2,00,177 units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FY23:<\/strong> 2,12,340 units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FY22:<\/strong> 1,88,837 units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Features &amp; Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WagonR comes with two K-Series, Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1.0-litre<\/strong> engine producing 67PS and 89Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1.2-litre<\/strong> engine delivering 90PS and 113Nm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available with <strong>5-speed manual (MT) and 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)<\/strong> options. Additionally, the 1.0-litre variant offers a <strong>CNG option (57PS and 82Nm)<\/strong> paired with a 5-speed MT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Priced competitively between <strong>\u20b95,64,500 and \u20b97,47,500 (ex-showroom)<\/strong>, the WagonR remains a value-for-money choice for Indian buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tata Punch: A Worthy Challenger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2021, the Tata Punch has emerged as a strong competitor, finishing FY25 with 1,96,572 units sold. The micro-SUV was India\u2019s best-selling car in 2024, with 2,02,031 units sold in the calendar year. It is priced between <strong>\u20b96,19,990 and \u20b910,31,990 (ex-showroom)<\/strong> and is available in petrol, CNG, and electric powertrain options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Variants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine (88PS, 115Nm)<\/strong> with <strong>5-speed MT and AMT<\/strong> options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNG variant (73PS, 103Nm)<\/strong> with <strong>twin CNG tanks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punch.ev Standard (60kW, 114Nm, 25kWh battery, 315km range)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punch.ev Long Range (90kW, 190Nm, 35kWh battery, 421km range)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite stiff competition from the Tata Punch, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR has once again proven its dominance in the Indian automotive market. With its fuel-efficient engines, spacious interior, and affordable pricing, it remains a top choice for buyers. Meanwhile, the Punch continues to gain traction, especially with its expanding electric portfolio, making the race for the best-selling car even more exciting in the coming years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maruti Suzuki\u2019s WagonR has once again claimed the title of India\u2019s best-selling car for the fourth consecutive fiscal year, surpassing the Tata Punch in FY25. The popular hatchback registered total sales of 1,98,451 units in FY25, narrowly beating the Punch, which recorded 1,96,572 units, as per industry data. 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