With the festive season, encompassing Navratri, Durga Puja, and the approaching Diwali, in full swing, car buyers are in for a treat. Automakers are rolling out appealing double discount schemes to draw in customers. These offers are a consequence of the implementation of GST 2.0, leading to reduced vehicle prices, in conjunction with festive discounts, bonuses, corporate offers, and exchange programs. This presents an excellent opportunity for purchasing hatchbacks, compact sedans, and SUVs at considerably lower prices.
**Tata Nexon: The Leader in Savings**
The Tata Nexon stands out with savings potential reaching approximately ₹2 lakh for consumers. This includes a ₹1.55 lakh reduction stemming directly from GST, combined with ₹45,000 through cash discounts, scrap offers, and corporate deals. The Nexon, already popular in urban markets, now offers even greater value.
**Honda’s Dual Strategy: Elevate and Amaze**
Honda is making its presence felt in the SUV and sedan segments. The Elevate provides savings up to ₹1.22 lakh, which includes a ₹91,100 GST cut along with dealer bonuses up to ₹31,000. This is part of a strategy to contend with established SUVs such as the Creta and Seltos.
Special deals are available for the Amaze. The second-generation Amaze features benefits of up to ₹97,200. Meanwhile, the recently launched third-generation Amaze’s ZX CVT top-end variant offers a discount of up to ₹1.60 lakh, with a ₹1.20 lakh GST cut and a ₹40,000 exchange bonus. This will help the new Amaze to gain traction quickly.
**Maruti Suzuki’s Broad Range of Deals**
For entry-level customers, the WagonR has benefits up to ₹75,000, including cash discounts, scrap offers, and smaller corporate deals. The premium hatchback Baleno sees discounts of up to ₹70,000, encompassing cash, exchange, scrap, and accessory kits in certain locations. The popular Brezza SUV has offers up to ₹45,000. Though the offer is more modest, it reflects the company’s confidence in the Brezza’s continued demand.
**Hyundai Exter Joins the Festive Lineup**
The Hyundai Exter, a budget-friendly SUV, also offers benefits up to ₹60,000. These offers are particularly focused on AMT and CNG variants, as demand increases. With vehicle prices reduced due to GST 2.0 and further savings through festive deals, 2025 promises to be a favorable year for car buyers, bringing record savings and providing manufacturers with a chance to drive sales and foster customer loyalty.