Luxury car sales surge with ₹1,143 crore purchases:Buyers spend ₹37 crore on top 50 cars; ₹3.39 crore Range Rover, ₹1.89 crore Porsche lead sales

Surat, known as the diamond and textile hub, witnessed an unprecedented surge in vehicle purchases during the festive period from Ganesh Chaturthi to Diwali. Residents made large-scale purchases, setting a new record in the city’s automobile market. According to data from the Surat RTO office, around 42,000 vehicles were registered in just two months. Several industrialists also opted for high-end luxury cars during the period. 42,337 vehicles worth over ₹1,143 crore registered in two months Official data from the Surat RTO office shows that a total of 42,337 new vehicles were registered in the city during the festive season. The combined value of these vehicles was estimated at around ₹1,143.41 crore, highlighting the scale of automobile purchases during the period. Surat RTO collects over ₹68 crore in vehicle tax during festive season The surge in vehicle purchases during the festive season also boosted the state government’s tax revenue. The Surat RTO collected around ₹68.60 crore in vehicle tax from registrations during this period. The tax collection was significantly higher than the amount recorded during the same period last year. 78 luxury cars worth ₹48.23 crore registered in Surat According to official data from the Regional Transport Office, the combined ex-showroom value of the 50 most expensive premium cars registered in Surat during the festive season stood at over ₹36.85 crore. A total of around 78 high-end luxury cars were registered in the city, with their combined value reaching ₹48.23 crore. The figures highlight the scale of spending in Surat’s premium car segment. Range Rover Autobiography tops Surat’s list of expensive cars Among the vehicles registered with the Surat RTO, the most expensive was Jaguar Land Rover’s Range Rover 3.0P LWB Autobiography. Its recorded sale value was ₹1,89,28,580, or around ₹1.89 crore. However, after including road tax and other charges, its on-road price comes to ₹3.39 crore. The luxury SUV was purchased by one of Surat’s leading industrialists. Porsche Macan Turbo Electric leads high-end electric car purchases German sports carmaker Porsche’s Macan Turbo Electric ranked second on the list, with a recorded sale value of around ₹1.89 crore. Affluent buyers in Surat are increasingly opting for premium electric vehicles, combining environmental considerations with high performance. Other expensive electric vehicles purchased in the city include the MG Cyberster, priced at ₹98.67 lakh, and the M9 limousine, valued at ₹90.19 lakh. Mercedes-Benz and BMW account for 36 of Surat’s top 50 luxury cars Mercedes-Benz and BMW continue to be popular choices among Surat’s affluent car buyers. Data on the 50 most expensive cars registered during the festive season shows that 20 were Mercedes-Benz models, including the GLS, GLE and GLA, while 16 belonged to BMW, including the X7, X5, M2 and iX1. Together, the two German brands accounted for 36 of the 50 cars, or more than 72% of the list. Around 42,000 vehicles registered, including 33,000 two-wheelers Surat RTO officer H.M. Patel said the city witnessed strong vehicle purchases across all segments, from standard models to premium vehicles, during the festive period from Ganesh Chaturthi to Diwali. Around 33,000 two-wheelers and 6,500 four-wheelers were registered during this period. The four-wheelers included both transport and non-transport vehicles. Patel said registrations had increased significantly compared with the same period last year. Hybrid and electric vehicles gain ground in Surat’s luxury car market The shift towards green mobility is becoming increasingly visible in the luxury car segment. Of the 50 most expensive cars registered in Surat during the festive season, 19 featured hybrid technology, while around 13 were fully electric vehicles (EVs). Early settlement of flood insurance claims boosts festive vehicle purchases An RTO official said the settlement of insurance claims for vehicles damaged in the recent floods was one of the key factors behind the surge in sales. Hundreds of vehicles had been submerged during the floods in Surat. Following the state government’s instructions, Surat RTO officials held regular meetings and coordinated with insurance companies to expedite the settlement of claims. As many vehicle owners received their insurance payouts before the festive season, they went ahead with bookings for new vehicles. Diwali and Dhanteras boost Surat’s economy These figures from the Regional Transport Office clearly show that Surat’s local economy is in a very strong position. Despite talk of a global slowdown, diamond and textile industrialists in Surat celebrated their success and prosperity during the festivals of Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras and Diwali by purchasing luxury cars. The sales have also added crores to the state government’s treasury in road-tax revenue.