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Once a hot favourite, mid-sized sedans grapple with shrinking sales

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Last Updated : Nov 01 2018 | 12:59 AM IST

The mid-size sedans were once the most sought-after cars in the country. But numbers show otherwise. With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers defines mid-size sedans as cars with a length between 4.25 metres and 4.50 metres, with engines of up to 1.6 litre. This segment, which has prominent models like the Honda City, the Maruti Ciaz, and the Hyundai Verna, is now shrinking.

In the first half (H1) of April-September 2018-19, this segment shrunk 7

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