Maruti Baleno in top demand among used cars in April, alongside two hatchbacks: Report
Maruti Baleno in top demand among used cars in April.
As per a recent report from used car retail platform Spinny, on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya 2025, the company delivered over 800 cars in a single day. Among the top choices for buyers was the
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno, which led the pack in demand alongside two other hatchbacks, the
Hyundai Grand i10
and
Renault Kwid
.
Buyers across cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi-NCR used the occasion to bring home their next car. Ahmedabad and Chennai also contributed notably to the day's record-breaking sales.
April used car sales: Key trends from Spinny
Spinny's data for April 2025 reveals some interesting consumer trends. The Baleno stood out as a crowd favourite, reinforcing Maruti Suzuki's dominance in the pre-owned segment. In fact, Maruti, Hyundai, and Honda together accounted for 63% of all deliveries last month.
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Automatic transmissions are seeing growing popularity, with their share rising from 21% in April 2024 to 29% this year, reflecting a 60% spike in absolute deliveries. The SUV category also saw a notable 28% year-on-year growth.
Meanwhile, petrol continues to be the fuel of choice for most used car buyers, powering 85% of all vehicles delivered. When it came to style, white, grey, and red were the most picked colours, making up 60% of preferences. Financing and exchange schemes are also gaining traction, with a 28% increase in loan-backed purchases. Over 500 customers opted to exchange their old vehicles.
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