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flag SUVs outsold hatchbacks in India for the first time in 2024, driven by rising incomes and shifting preferences.

flag India’s passenger vehicle market is shifting decisively toward SUVs, which captured 52% of sales in 2024, surpassing hatchbacks for the first time in decades. flag Hatchback sales fell 17% year-on-year, reaching a 20-year low of 26% share, while SUVs rose 23%, driven by rising incomes, changing preferences, and a broader trend toward premiumization. flag Automakers like Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are pivoting away from small cars, focusing instead on larger, feature-rich SUVs. flag Industry leaders say demand is strong among both first-time buyers and upgraders, signaling a long-term transformation in Indian vehicle preferences.

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