Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that its iconic mid-size SUV, Hyundai CRETA, has achieved its highest-ever annual sales of over 2 lakh units in a single calendar year, setting a new benchmark in India’s passenger vehicle market.
During CY 2025, Hyundai sold an average of 550 CRETA units every day, underlining the model’s sustained leadership and strong customer preference. With this milestone, the CRETA continues to dominate the mid-size SUV segment, emerging as the best-selling SUV in India cumulatively over the last five years.
Marking a decade of presence in the Indian market, the CRETA has recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 9 per cent between 2016 and 2025, despite intensifying competition in the segment. The SUV currently commands a market share exceeding 34 per cent in the mid-size SUV category, reinforcing its status as a household name across the country.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO-designate, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said the milestone represents a defining moment in the CRETA’s journey in India. He noted that the SUV has evolved from being a capable vehicle to a trusted companion for customers, with a growing share of first-time buyers increasing from 13 per cent in 2020 to 32 per cent in 2025.
He further highlighted that customer aspirations have evolved, with sunroof-equipped variants accounting for over 70 per cent of CRETA sales in 2025, while the diesel powertrain contributed 44 per cent to overall sales during the year.
Since its launch, Hyundai CRETA has consistently remained the highest-selling mid-size SUV in India in every completed year, cementing its leadership in one of the country’s most competitive automotive segments. The CRETA portfolio offers multiple powertrain and transmission options, including petrol, diesel, turbo-petrol and electric variants, available across both ICE and EV formats, catering to diverse customer needs.
With its blend of performance, comfort, technology and reliability, the Hyundai CRETA continues to define the mid-size SUV segment and strengthen Hyundai’s leadership position in the Indian automotive market.
