SUVs now account for 65% of all passenger vehicles sold in India, up from just 17% in FY16.
This steady rise reflects a clear shift in consumer preference, from small hatchbacks to larger, more versatile vehicles.
Compact SUVs, in particular, have found a sweet spot in pricing, features, and perceived value.
Improved road infrastructure and rising urban incomes have also played a role.
Hatchbacks, once the default choice for first-time buyers, are steadily losing ground.
