Gurugram, December 31, 2025: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has achieved a landmark milestone with its blockbuster mid-size SUV, the Hyundai CRETA, recording its highest-ever annual sales of 2 lakh units in a single calendar year. This translates to an average of around 550 units sold every day, further cementing CRETA’s undisputed leadership in India’s fiercely competitive mid-size SUV segment.
The achievement coincides with CRETA completing 10 years in the Indian market, a decade during which the SUV has not just led the segment but also shaped it. Despite the launch of multiple new rivals over the years, CRETA has continued to grow and dominate, reflecting the deep trust Indian customers place in the brand. Between 2016 and 2025, the CRETA has clocked an impressive CAGR of over 9%, underlining its sustained popularity.
With a commanding market share of over 34% in the mid-size SUV category, Hyundai CRETA has emerged as a true household name across the country. It has also been the highest-selling mid-size SUV in every completed year since its launch, making it one of the most successful nameplates in Indian automotive history.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO Designate, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said that the CRETA’s journey in India has been extraordinary. He highlighted that achieving over 2 lakh annual sales is a defining moment for Hyundai and added that CRETA has been the highest-selling SUV in India on a cumulative basis from 2020 to 2025. Over the past decade, the customer base has expanded significantly, transforming CRETA from a capable SUV into a trusted companion for millions of Indian families.
Customer trends around the CRETA have also evolved sharply. The share of first-time car buyers has grown from 13% in 2020 to an impressive 32% in 2025. Aspirations have risen too, with sunroof-equipped variants accounting for more than 70% of CRETA sales this year. Diesel continues to remain strong, contributing 44% of total CRETA volumes in 2025.
Since its launch, Hyundai CRETA has stood out as a complete package in the mid-size SUV space. It offers one of the widest powertrain and transmission line-ups in the segment, including a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine with manual and IVT options, a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine with manual and automatic gearboxes, a 1.5-litre turbo GDi petrol engine with manual and DCT options, and now an all-electric version as well.
Available in both ICE and EV forms, the CRETA caters to diverse customer needs while staying future-ready. Its blend of performance, comfort, advanced technology and reliability has made it a benchmark in the segment and a symbol of Hyundai’s trust and innovation in India.
As Hyundai CRETA enters its second decade, the 2 lakh annual sales milestone in 2025 reinforces its position not just as a best-seller, but as the SUV that continues to define the mid-size SUV segment in India.
