Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

Maruti Suzuki India’s (MSI) compact sedan Dzire has overtaken Alto for the second month in a row to become the best selling model in the country. According to the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), MSI’s new Dzire clocked sales of 31,427 units in September, more than 23,830 units of the Alto.

In August, Dzire had beaten Alto for the first time clocking sales 26,140 units against 21,521 units of Alto. Alto had been the undisputed best selling model in India for over a decade. Six out of the top 10 selling passenger vehicle models in September were from the stable of MSI.

Maruti Suzuki India (formerly known as Maruti Udyog) is an automobile manufacturer in India. It provides passenger cars, utility vehicles and vans. The firm also offers pre-owned car sales, fleet management and car financing services.