Although SUVs have dominated the Indian vehicle market in recent years, sedans have not disappeared totally. In fact, seven new sedans were introduced in 2024, not just by major mass-market manufacturers like Honda and Maruti, but also by luxury automakers such as Mercedes-Benz. The list even includes two new electric sedans, one each from BYD and BMW. Here’s a look at the top sedans that debuted in India in 2024.
| Top Sedans In 2024 | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|
| 2024 Maruti Dzire | Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 10.14 lakh |
| 2024 Honda Amaze | Rs 8 lakh to Rs 10.90 lakh |
| BYD Seal | Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB | Rs 78.50 lakh to Rs 92.50 lakh |
| New BMW 5 Series LWB | Rs 72.90 lakh |
2024 Maruti Dzire
This year, the Maruti Dzire had a generational upgrade that included not only substantial design modifications but also new features and, most crucially, increased safety. The new Dzire has an entirely distinct design from the Swift, although sharing the same cabin and engine.
The Dzire is the first subcompact sedan in India to include a single-pane sunroof. Other amenities on the Dzire include a 9-inch touchscreen, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, and a wireless phone charger. It has six airbags (as standard), a rear parking camera, and electronic stability control. The Dzire is also Maruti’s first model to receive a full 5-star safety certification from Global NCAP.
It has a new 82 PS 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine and is also available with an optional CNG powertrain with a decreased output of 70 PS. The petrol variant comes with both a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT transmission, however the Dzire CNG only has a 5-speed MT.
2024 Honda Amaze
Another subcompact automobile that received a generational upgrade this year was the Honda Amaze. The third-generation Amaze resembles the Honda City in a more smaller version. The cabin is also updated, with a larger 8-inch touchscreen and a wireless phone charger. The Amaze is India’s first subcompact sedan equipped with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features such as adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. Other safety features include six airbags (standard), a rearview camera, and a LaneWatch camera.
The Amaze retains the 90 PS 1.2-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine from the previous generation. It comes with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic gearbox.
BYD Seal
The BYD Seal is an all-electric sedan that debuted in March 2024. The Seal is the brand’s first sedan offering in India, with a design influenced by the Porsche Taycan. Inside, it is packed with technology, including a spinning 15.6-inch infotainment display, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, two wireless phone chargers, and ventilated and heated front seats. There are nine airbags and a full array of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and autonomous emergency braking.
BYD offers the Seal with two battery pack options: 61.44 kWh and 82.56 kWh, with a stated range of up to 650 kilometers. It is available in both two-wheel drive (2WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configurations.
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB
Mercedes-Benz introduced a number of new sedans this year, including the sixth-generation E-Class, which was debuted in a long-wheelbase (LWB) form. The new E-Class features a sharper style and an all-new cabin with an MBUX hyperscreen configuration inspired by the EQS electric car. It also has a 4-zone auto AC with digital vent control, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system, and 64-color ambient lighting. Safety features include eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ADAS.
The new E-Class has two turbo-petrol and one diesel engine options. The most powerful is a 3-litre six-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol engine that produces 381 PS.
New BMW 5 Series LWB
Along with the new-generation E-Class, the new-generation of its main rival, the BMW 5 Series, arrived for the first time in the LWB configuration. It is BMW’s third long-wheelbase model in India, following the 3 Series and the 7 Series. The exterior features BMW’s distinctive illuminated kidney grille and a sleek, swept-back LED headlight arrangement. The cabin is also new and has features like as a 14.9-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, ambient lighting, 4-zone climate control, and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system.
The BMW 5 Series LWB is only available with a single 258 PS 2-litre turbo-petrol engine paired to an 8-speed automated transmission equipped with mild hybrid technology.
