Monday, April 27, 2026

Hyundai Creta Turns 10 In India

  • The Hyundai Creta has been the highest-selling mid-size SUV in India.
  • The carmaker has sold over 12 lakh units of the Creta since its launch in 2025.

The Hyundai Creta is one of the highest-selling urban SUVs in the country and has been a consistent bestseller ever since its inception in 2015. Recently, it completed ten successful years in the Indian market.

Key Sales Milestones of the Hyundai Creta: –

  • Annual sales of Creta have more than doubled since its launch (92,926 units in CY 2016 to 186,919 units in 2024), setting new benchmarks in demand and desirability. 
  • Over 1.2 million units of the Creta have been sold in India, an unparalleled feat in the mid-size SUV space. 
  • It dominates the mid-size SUV segment with over 31% market share in the Indian automotive industry.
  • The sunroof-powered variants contribute about 70% to Creta sales (Jan-June 2025).
  • In CY2025 (Jan–June), Hyundai Creta has been the best-selling SUV in India and has emerged as the top-selling model across all categories in 3 out of 6 months this year. 
  • The contribution of first-time buyers in Hyundai Creta has gone up from 12% in 2020 to 29% in 2024.  
  • Available in petrol, diesel, turbo and electric powertrain options.
  • Hyundai exports the made-in-India Creta to over 13 countries, and so far, the brand has exported over 2.87 lakh units.  

About The Current Version

In its 10 years of journey, the Hyundai Creta has received multiple updates, including minor facelifts, features & variant rejigs, and major overhauls. Currently, the SUV is in its 2nd-generation facelifted avatar, which was launched last year. The brand is gearing up for its 3rd-generation version, which is expected to hit markets in 2027.

Currently, the Hyundai Creta is available with both petrol and diesel powertrains, with prices starting at Rs 11.11 lakh (ex-showroom). Additionally, an electric version of the SUV is also on offer, priced from Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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