SUVs take the lead in luxury class

It is the SUVs that are driving growth in the domestic passenger vehicle market

The trend of steep growth in demand for sports utility vehicles (SUVs) is not just limited to the mass market for passenger vehicles. Affluent buyers of luxury cars are also demonstrating a rising preference for these vehicles that offer a stronger road presence, greater comfort and safety. 

Luxury carmakers are seeing a strong demand for SUVs in an otherwise sluggish market.

“SUV is the strongest growing segment from our perspective and enquiries remain strong. For us, the volumes of SUVs grew by 50 per cent in 2016. As of now, about 40 per cent of our sales come from SUVs,”