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Sedans still drive 35–40% of India's luxury car sales, but only about 8% of the overall passenger vehicle market
Our read
Luxury sedans' share of India's luxury car sales is likely to keep edging down from today's 35–40%, but sedans will stay a core profit pool, especially for Mercedes-Benz India.
For operators
Luxury sedans still make up around 35–40% of premium car sales but only about 8% of all passenger vehicles, so keep sedan stock and showroom space focused on premium buyers and put the growth effort into SUVs, which have 154 models against 51 sedans.
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Mercedes-Benz India's next sales release showing whether sedans remain near 45% of its mix
The report,
Sedans account for around 35–40% of India's luxury car sales, down from more than 50% earlier, while their share of the overall passenger vehicle market has fallen to around 8%. Mercedes-Benz India gets around 45% of its sales from sedans.
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Reported figures
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| SUV models in India: | 154 |
|---|---|
| Sedan models in India: | 51 |
Why it matters for the brand
Sedans' share of luxury sales has fallen from over 50% to around 35–40% as SUVs surge, so brands that rely on sedans, such as Mercedes-Benz India at around 45% of sales, face more mix risk than SUV-heavy rivals.
What to track next
- Industry data showing luxury sedan share falling below 35% or recovering above 40%
- Announcements of new luxury sedan launches, refreshes or discontinuations
- Growth in the SUV model count beyond 154, or a fall in sedans below 51 models
- Sedans' share of the overall passenger vehicle market moving away from about 8%
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