In May 2024, Toyota Fortuner recorded a year-over-year sales decline of 16 per cent, with 2,422 units sold compared to 2,887 units in the same month the previous year
In May 2024, the Toyota Fortuner continued to lead the full-size SUV sales charts, with 2,422 units sold compared to 2,887 units during the same period last year, marking a 16 per cent year-on-year decline. Competition in the segment is expected to intensify with the expected return of the Ford Endeavour via the CBU route later this year.
Toyota has been steadily rolling out the mild-hybrid versions of the Hilux and Fortuner in several global markets. Considering the Fortuner’s significant popularity in India, it is likely that this technology will be introduced there in the near future. The mild-hybrid system is engineered to complement the GD series diesel engine, improving acceleration, fuel efficiency, and overall vehicle performance while also reducing emissions.
The MG Gloster ranked second in sales, with 135 units sold in May 2024 compared to 217 units during the same period in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 38 per cent. The seven-seater SUV is set to undergo a mid-cycle update in the second half of 2024, as indicated by sightings of test mules over the last few months.
| Full-Size SUVs (YoY) | May 2024 Sales | May 2023 Sales |
| 1. Toyota Fortuner (-16%) | 2,422 | 2,887 |
| 2. MG Gloster (-38%) | 135 | 217 |
| 3. Skoda Kodiaq (18%) | 185 | 157 |
| 4. Volkswagen Tiguan (-40%) | 102 | 171 |
| 5. Jeep Meridian (-82%) | 75 | 418 |
The Skoda Kodiaq achieved sales of 185 units in May 2024, up from 157 units the previous year, indicating an 18 per cent year-on-year growth. The new-generation Kodiaq, which has received significant evolutionary upgrades in global markets, is expected to launch later this year in India and it has already been spied testing undisguised.
The VW Tiguan secured the fourth spot among the best-selling full-size SUVs in the country, registering 102 units in May 2024 compared to 171 units during the same month last year, showing a 40 per cent year-on-year sales decline. In a similar fashion, the new generation Volkswagen Tiguan is available internationally, utilizing the updated MQB-Evo architecture that it shares with the new Kodiaq. Both models also feature the same engine options.
But India will more likely get the Tayron seven-seater SUV by the middle of this decade. The Jeep Meridian ranked fifth in sales, with 75 units sold in May 2024, a significant drop from 418 units sold in the same month of 2023, resulting in an 82 per cent year-on-year decrease.
