As far as I’m concerned, that October sales chart instantly reminded me of a scene years ago inside a dealer’s cabin in Gurgaon. We were talking about upcoming SUVs and suddenly one salesperson, very casually, said, “Sir, people just don’t leave the Dzire. SUV fever is fine, but the real workhorse is this.” I didn’t take him very seriously that day, but honestly, he wasn’t wrong.
The compact sedan charm never died it just stayed quiet for a bit
Looking at the market, it feels stuffed with SUVs. Every second customer seems to be asking for a sub-4m SUV. But what Dzire did in October a little odd, but surprisingly logical. The car is simple, straightforward, and follows Maruti’s typical low running cost, easy to use formula. And that’s exactly what people needed SUVs just made too much noise.
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To be blunt, this car doesn’t throw fireworks. But whatever it offers, it offers reliably. The company’s mileage claims are always high, but from what I’ve personally seen, the Dzire sits around the 18 km/l mark in the real world. I once drove it on the Jaipur highway MID was flashing 21, but tank-to-tank was definitely below that. Still, for buyers, that’s perfectly fine.
| Rank | Model | Units Sold (Oct 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 12,698 |
| 2 | Hyundai Aura | 4,805 |
| 3 | Honda Amaze | 2,393 |
| 4 | Volkswagen Virtus | 2,351 |
| 5 | Skoda Slavia | 1,637 |
The rivals kind of cleared the path for it
Oh, and one more thing. Compact SUVs have jumped in price so much that people are drifting back to sedans. Today, top variants of sub-4m SUVs touch 13–14 lakh. In the same money, you get Dzire’s top model lower maintenance, softer ride, and fewer surprises.
I once saw a Brezza owner literally arguing with a service advisor in a Delhi NCR workshop Why do I face some sensor-related issue in every service?he said. With Dzire, that drama is rare. Its simple mechanical layout is a big advantage.
In a world of app-dependent cars, old-school comfort is suddenly valuable
Every new car today is stuffed with screens, OTA updates, connected gimmicks sometimes it feels like you’re operating a smartphone on wheels. The Dzire keeps it limited and maybe that’s exactly what people appreciate: fewer digital theatrics, fewer headaches.
Just a few months ago, I faced an app bug in an EV. The maps froze in the middle of traffic, and the AC was also controlled through that same screen. The only thought in my head was yaar, a simple physical knob was better. Dzire reminds people of that simplicity.
Fleet demand quietly pushed it even further
Most people don’t talk about it openly, but the fleet segment was very active in October. And Dzire is a darling there. Drivers love the cheap spare parts, strong engine, and great resale. Comfort is secondary earnings matter, and Dzire delivers.
So what really broke the trend?
If I had to put it in one line practicality defeated hype. SUV craze has weight, sure. But not every buyer spends money on craze alone. Dzire is a practical, affordable, reliable package. Others make more noise, but this one does more work.
SUVs will continue their era, no doubt. But in October, Dzire reminded everyone of one thing in India, the buyer listens to “value,” not “voltage.”