{"id":244423,"date":"2023-11-07T11:48:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T11:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244423"},"modified":"2023-11-07T11:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T11:48:57","slug":"will-traditional-sedans-ever-make-a-comeback-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/will-traditional-sedans-ever-make-a-comeback-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Will traditional sedans ever make a comeback in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Considering the substantial investments in highway projects and the development of new expressways, the quality of roads is progressively improving. In light of these advancements, do you foresee any possibility that, within the next five years, the era of sedans might experience a resurgence?<\/h2>\n

BHPian im_chandan <\/strong>recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

In Indian auto industry, it’s evident that SUVs currently dominate market with a substantial 53% share, and this dominance is continually expanding. On the flip side, sedan sales are consistently declining, with only a few models remaining on the market. This decline is causing a noticeable reduction in the driving pleasure that sedans traditionally offer.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, within my office campus, there was a display for the Skoda Slavia. My friend and I decided to explore the Slavia, even though he had already booked the new facelifted Nexon’s top model. The salesman suggested that if my friend test-drove the Slavia that day, he might consider canceling his Nexon booking.<\/p>\n

Now, turning to the broader question: considering the substantial investments in highway projects and the development of new expressways, the quality of roads is progressively improving. In light of these advancements, do you foresee any possibility that, within the next five years, the era of sedans might experience a resurgence?<\/p>\n

Here’s what GTO <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n

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Nope. And this isn’t just for India, the sedan bodystyle is suffering a global decline. So much so that Ford abandoned it in USA.<\/p>\n

For any bodystyle to make a “comeback”, it has to offer significant advantages. But sedans lose out to crossovers in terms of GC, seating position and (arguably) styling. Because it’s a dying segment, even the product choices get slimmer. Corolla, Civic, Accord, Teana, Elantra etc. are all dead.<\/p>\n

While the Rs. 15 – 50 lakh sedan segment is either declining or dead, there are two exceptions:<\/p>\n