@ Vikash Sharma | Sr Journalist
Gurugram: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced a significant milestone for its iconic mid-size SUV, Hyundai CRETA, which has recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 2 lakh units in a single calendar year. This milestone translates to an impressive average of 550 CRETAs being sold every day, reaffirming the model’s undisputed leadership and enduring popularity in the Indian automotive market. Marking a decade of dominance in the mid-size SUV segment, this milestone reflects the strong trust customers continue to bestow on the CRETA. Despite so many models launched in this segment, CRETA continues to lead, grow and define the category it helped create. This year, the brand CRETA also completed 10 years of existence, recording a remarkable CAGR of over 9% between 2016 and 2025.
With a market share of over 34% in the mid-size SUV segment, Hyundai CRETA stands way above the rest as a household name across the country.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO designate, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “Hyundai CRETA journey in India is nothing short of extraordinary and achieving highest-ever annual sales of more than 2 lakhs units is a proud and defining moment for all of us at Hyundai. It is also the highest selling SUV of our country on a cumulative basis from 2020-2025. Infact, over the past 10 years of its journey in India, CRETA’s customer base has grown manifold, transforming it from a capable SUV into a trusted companion for every journey. The brand’s momentum also reflects in the rise of first-time buyers – from 13% in 2020 to an impressive 32% in 2025. Aspirations of CRETA customers have also evolved over the years, with sunroof-equipped variants contributing more than 70% of CRETA’s sales in 2025. In addition, the diesel powertrain contributes a strong 44% share to CRETA sales. We are deeply grateful to our customers and dealer partners for making CRETA a symbol of Hyundai’s trust, innovation and commitment.”
Since its launch, Hyundai CRETA has become a phenomenon. It has been the highestselling mid-size SUV in India every completed year, cementing its position as the market leader in one of our country’s most competitive and prestigious automotive segments. Additionally, the CRETA brand stands out to be a complete package, offering multiple powertrain and transmission options including – 1.5l MPi petrol engine (available in manual and IVT transmission),1.5l CRDi diesel engine (available in manual and automatic transmission), 1.5l turbo GDi petrol engine (available in manual & DCT transmission) and Electric. Designed to meet diverse needs of customers, CRETA is now available in both ICE and EV variants, delivering flexibility, performance and future-ready innovation to every individual. Creta’s blend of performance, comfort, technology and reliability makes it a trusted companion for every journey.
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