The number 1 SUV, the Hyundai Creta, has set a new record. So far, more than 1.1 million people have purchased it. This SUV is selling well in the market. Tell us its details
Since its launch, Hyundai Creta has completely transformed the Indian SUV market. This Hyundai SUV is in high demand in the market. The Creta has always been the best-selling SUV in its segment. Recently, it also crossed the sales milestone of 1.1 million units. This shows that the SUV has managed to maintain its dominant presence in the market.
constant sales growth
Despite tough competition, Creta remains number 1. The main reason is that Creta Khul is continuously evolving to adapt to market trends. First launched in July 2015, the Creta has gone on to become one of Hyundai’s best-selling SUVs, becoming one of the brand’s most influential models in India.
In its first year 2015, Hyundai sold 40,952 units of Creta, an average of 5,850 units per month. In 2016, the Creta’s popularity increased and it achieved sales of 92,926 units in 2026, a year-on-year increase of 32.38% in average monthly sales. This momentum continued in 2017, with 1,05,484 sales of the SUV, a growth of 13.51% over the previous year.
The facelifted variant of the first generation Creta was launched in 2018, which further increased its sales to 1,20,905 units, a year-on-year growth of 14.62%. However, 99,736 and 96,989 units were sold in 2019 and 2020, respectively, mainly due to the impact of the economic slowdown and COVID-19 lockdowns.
A strong comeback after 2020
Hyundai made a comeback in 2021 and achieved a year-on-year growth of 29.34% by selling 1,25,437 units that year. Crete reached its highest figures at this time. Creta sales are expected to increase to 1,40,895 units in 2022 and further increase to 1,57,309 units in 2023.
This trend has proven true thanks to the new model of Hyundai Creta, launched in January 2024, which has broken all previous records. Not only did he leave his previous record behind, but he also left all his rivals behind. The 2024 Creta is the fastest vehicle in its segment to reach 1 lakh units, demonstrating its unmatched popularity and appeal among Indian SUV buyers.
As of September 2024, Hyundai has already sold 1,41,362 units, an average of 15,707 units per month. Highest score since debut. The Creta is expected to achieve its best ever sales figures by the end of this calendar year, well ahead of the Raval.
Crete has always been ahead of its rivals.
Since its launch in 2015, the Hyundai Creta has consistently outperformed its rival. Even amidst fierce market competition, Creta has redefined the SUV experience for Indian buyers. Changing long-held perceptions about SUVs that they are heavy, inefficient and difficult to drive.