Types of cars sold in India

Indian automobile market is one of the biggest and fastest growing automobile markets in the world. And its obvious that different people have different needs. And so car companies offer different types of cars to their customers. So that they can choose the one that fits their needs. And in today's blog we will discuss about the different types of cars sold in India, based on their body types.

1. Hatchback: This kind of vehicle is a little vehicle with a rear door that swings upward to show the boot area where you may store your luggage. Hatchbacks are typically built with four doors, excluding the back door, while two-door hatchbacks are also sold in the market. Performance-oriented hatchbacks can have either a front-wheel or rear-wheel drivetrain, but most hatchbacks only have a front-wheel drivetrain. Some of India's top hatchbacks are listed below:

->Maruti Suzuki Alto

->Hyundai I10 

->Renault Kwid

->Maruti Suzuki Baleno

->Volkswagen Polo

2. Sedan: A sedan's major characteristic is that its passenger and cargo spaces are created separately. Four doors and a boot or trunk are standard on sedans. An automobile with an engine, passenger, and cargo box configuration is called a sedan. In American English, the word sedan is used, whereas in British English, the word saloon is.

The subcategories of sedans include fastback, compact, and subcompact. Some of India's top sedans are listed below:

->Honda City

->Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

->Skoda Rapid

->BMW 3-series

3. Compact Sedans: These vehicles are tax-favored by the Indian government and are less than four metres long.

Indian automakers created car body shapes that are unique to India to take advantage of the pricing aspect. One such special car is the small sedan. Although these vehicles have four doors and a boot or trunk, they have substantially less room than a typical sedan. Some of India's top small cars are listed below:

->Suzuki Dzire

->Honda Amaze

->Hyundai Aura

->Tata Tigor

4. Coupe: A two-door vehicle with a sloping roofline and a sporty stance is referred to as a coupe. The majority of these coupes have a strong engine and either have two seats or have smaller rear seats. Recently, though, four-door coupes have been created, but their sporty traits have not changed.

The majority of Indian drivers do not favour this type of vehicle, although there are international automobile makers offering them in India for a select group of motorists. Some of India's top coupes are listed below:

->Ford Mustang

->Audi R8

->Mercedes Benz GLE Coupe

5. CUV: Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and hatchbacks are combined in the design of the exterior of crossover utility vehicles. Although they may mildly off-road, crossover vehicles are not as capable as SUVs. Some of India's top crossovers are listed below:

->Tata Tiago NRG

->Ford Freestyle

->Honda WR-V

6. MPV/Minivan: Multi-Purpose Vehicles, or MPVs, are passenger vehicles that are meant to provide extra room and seats with two, three, or more rows of seating. MUV is another name for this class of vehicle (Multi-Utility Vehicle). For the most amount of interior space, MPVs are typically built like vans. Here are a few of India's top MPVs:

->Toyota Innova Crysta

->Suzuki Eeco

->Kia Carnival

7. SUV: SUVs are created by combining the attributes of passenger cars with those of off-road vehicles. This includes four-wheel drive, a higher ground clearance, and other off-roading features. SUVs are large vehicles with enormous wheels that can go over a variety of terrains.

SUVs can be either soft or hard off-road vehicles because they are increasingly being used on urban roads rather than for off-roading. Here are a few of India's top SUVs:

->Toyota Fortuner

->Mahindra Scorpio-N

->Tata Safari

8. Crossover SUV: These cars have an SUV appearance and are based on hatchbacks. Their maintenance and handling are comparable to sedans, but they have SUV-like features like high ground clearance, larger wheels, plastic body cladding, etc. Some of India's top crossover SUVs are listed below:

->Renault Captur

->Nissan KIcks

9. Coupe SUV: The coupe SUVs are made with a sloping roofline, just like the coupe, which has one. These cars have a sleek appearance but an SUV's amenities and characteristics. Some of India's top coupe SUVs are listed below:

->BMW X4

->Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe

->Audi Q8

10. Compact SUV: The compact SUV is now popular on the Indian auto market. The smallest SUV is this one. Compact SUVs typically have a length of under 4 metres, yet they have an SUV-like appearance because to their larger wheels, higher ground clearance, and towering stance. Here are a few of India's top small SUVs:

->Maruti Suzuki Brezza

->Tata Nexon

->Mahindra XUV300

->Ford EcoSport

11. 4-Door Coupe: The term "4-door coupe" refers to a standard coupe with four doors. With four doors instead of two, the design language is comparable to that of a coupe with a sloping roofline and strong engine. The 4-door coupe was created with practicality in mind to make it simpler for the back passengers to enter and exit the vehicle. Some of the top 4-door coupes are listed below:

->Mercedes-AMG GT

->BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

->Audi A5 Sportback

12. Station Wagon: Station waggons, also referred to as estate automobiles, are based on the sedan car body style and have an extended roofline that combines the passenger and trunk space. The larger cargo area or boot is the primary distinction between a sedan and a station waggon. Some of the top station waggons in India that are now being produced or have previously been on the market are listed below:

->Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain

->Volvo V90 Cross Country

13. Convertible: A convertible is often known as a "Open-Top" car. This kind of vehicle is available with a soft or hardtop.

In addition, they go by the names cabriolet, roadster, and spyder. They typically have a retractable roof. Some of India's top convertibles are listed below:

->Ferrari California T

->Audi A3 Cabriolet

->Mercedes-AMG SLC 43

14. Pick-Up Truck: Pick-up trucks, which were once only used for business purposes, have developed into personal automobiles. Pick-up trucks offer space inside for passengers as well as a cargo compartment for carrying or transporting items, as the name suggests. Even while there are standard commercial pickups, automakers have given these vehicles SUV-like features like 4-wheel drive and other off-roading prowess. Some of India's top pick-up vehicles are listed below:

->Isuzu D-Max V-Cross

->Tata Xenon

->Mahindra Scorpio Getaway

->Mahindra Bolero Camper