550 a Day: Hyundai Creta Smashes 2-Lakh Annual Sales Mark

Hyundai Motor India has announced that the Creta SUV has recorded its highest-ever annual sales of 2 lakh units in a single calendar year. This milestone reveals an impressive average of 550 CRETAs being sold every day. This year, the brand Hyundai 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. The Creta brand comes with 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. 

Official Quote

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.”

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