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New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
A decade after its launch here, the Hyundai Creta still dominates Indian roads
Few cars define an era and reshape market dynamics. The Hyundai Creta is one of them. Completing a decade on Indian roads, the Korean carmaker's bold move to introduce a mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) in a market dominated by budget-friendly hatchbacks not only mainstreamed the segment but also made it one of the most competitive. Sales-wise, Creta now not only leads the SUV segment but the overall Indian passenger vehicle market. So far in CY2025 (January–June), 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. As per industry data, Creta is the second best-selling car in the first half (January-June) of CY25. Despite the slowdown seen in the car market, Creta sales during this period surged 10% to 100,560 units, marginally lower than 101,424 units clocked by Maruti Suzuki's WagonR. The small difference in sales between the two models is notable, especially considering that the Creta comes with a much higher price tag than an entry-level hatchback. Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Brezza and Swift are other best-selling nameplates during this period.
India Today
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
This Hyundai SUV completes a decade of dominance in India's SUV landscape
Marking a significant milestone in India's automotive history, Hyundai is celebrating 10 years of its mid-size SUV, the Hyundai Creta, one of the most iconic and best-selling SUVs in the country. Since its launch in July 2015, the Creta has transformed the mid-size SUV segment, becoming a household name with over 12 lakh units sold across India. In fact, the segment is now often referred to as the 'Creta segment,' owing to the model's sheer dominance and began as Hyundai's bold foray into the mid-size SUV market has grown into a decade-long legacy defined by innovation, performance, and customer trust. The Creta has maintained its position as the top-selling mid-size SUV in India for every completed year since its debut, a rare feat in one of the most competitive automotive segments. "The journey of Hyundai Creta is deeply emotional, not just for us, but for every customer who made it a part of their lives. It stood for dreams, freedom and progress. Creta is not just a product, it is a revolution on wheels," said Unsoo Kim, MD of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. ' The latest Creta The numbers speak volumes. Annual sales of the Creta have more than doubled over the years, from 92,926 units in 2016 to 1,86,919 units in 2024. It currently holds a commanding 31% market share in the mid-size SUV segment and has emerged as the top-selling vehicle across all segments in three out of the first six months of 2025. Around 70% of current sales are from sunroof-equipped variants, and the contribution of first-time buyers has grown significantly from 12% in 2020 to 29% in 2024, highlighting its growing appeal among new-age customers. The Creta's powertrain versatility is another standout, offering petrol, diesel, turbo, and even electric options with both manual and automatic transmissions. Made in India, the Creta is exported to over 13 countries, with nearly 2.87 lakh units shipped globally. The SUV has seen continuous evolution in both design and features, with special editions like the Knight Edition and Adventure Edition successfully catering to diverse customer preferences. Hyundai Creta Electric Hyundai has also built strong brand identity with the Creta. From the original tagline of 'The Perfect SUV' in 2015, to 'The Ultimate SUV' with the second-generation launch in 2020, and now 'The Undisputed Ultimate SUV' in 2024, the Creta's image has grown in tandem with its market on this journey, Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and COO at HMIL, said, 'Hyundai Creta is more than a model, it is a living legacy, crafted with care, evolved with technology and backed by millions of customers who made it their own. The Hyundai Creta represents ambition, progress and trust. As India's SUV ambitions grew, Creta too grew with them and if I may dare say often grew ahead of these ambitions." The first generation Creta was launched in 2015. (Photo: AFP) To commemorate the 10th anniversary, Hyundai has lined up a series of engaging activities. These include a nationwide UGC campaign called 'CRETA X Memories,' inviting owners to share their fondest moments with the SUV for a chance to win prizes such as an iPhone or a meet-and-greet with Hyundai brand ambassador Deepika Padukone. A manifesto film will also be launched to capture the emotional and aspirational legacy of the Creta. Additionally, a grand Creta Legacy Drive will be flagged off from HMIL's Gurugram headquarters on July 26, featuring a 100-car convoy celebrating proud Creta its internal combustion engine (ICE) variants, the Hyundai Creta is offered with naturally aspirated petrol, turbocharged petrol, and diesel powertrains. A sportier option, the Creta N Line, is also available for performance enthusiasts. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan with the second-generation Creta launched in 2020. The 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine produces 115 bhp and 144 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-litre Kappa Turbo GDi petrol unit delivers 160 bhp and 253 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine generates 116 bhp and 250 Nm, with transmission options including a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. The Creta N Line uses the same 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine but offers both 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT its electric avatar, the Creta comes with two battery pack options: 42kWh and 51.4kWh, delivering a range of 390 km and 473 km respectively on a full to Auto Today Magazine- EndsTrending Reel
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hyundai Creta completes 10 years in India with over 12 lakh units sold
On the market share side, the Creta now claimed to occupy more than 31 per cent of the mid-size SUV space Check Offers Having been introduced in July 2015, the Hyundai Creta has now completed a decade in the Indian market. In the last decade, it has evolved from being a new entrant in the mid-size SUV space to a model that is continuously benchmarked in terms of volume sales and segment share. Its performance also mirrors overall shifts in consumer preferences, feature anticipation, and how the SUV segment itself has evolved in India. The Creta's ten-year stretch overlaps with a time when the SUV body form transitioned from niche to mass in India. The decade saw the competition in the mid-size SUV segment increase from two models in 2015 to well over a dozen models in 2025. Despite this, the Creta has maintained a leadership position in segment sales every completed year since its launch. Also Read : Hyundai Aura lineup expanded with new S AMT trim level. Here's what it gets Hyundai Creta: Sales growth and market footprint Hyundai Motor India stated that the Creta has crossed 12 lakh units sold in the domestic market. From 92,926 units in 2016, its sales in 2024 rose to 1,86,919 units annually. In January to June 2025, the model topped SUV sales in India and overall vehicle sales across segments in three out of those six months. On the market share side, the Creta now claimed to occupy more than 31 per cent of the mid-size SUV space, according to internal industry numbers quoted by the company. Another indicator of its shifting buyer base is the growing share of first-time buyers, which increased from 12 per cent in 2020 to 29 per cent in 2024. Meanwhile, sunroof-equipped variants accounted for around 70 per cent of sales in the first half of 2025—signaling a trend toward more feature-rich variants in the segment. Also watch: Hyundai Creta vs Creta N Line: Which SUV suits you better? The Creta's consistent performance happens at a time when consumer preferences from mid-size SUVs have evolved significantly. The company informed that customers are more willing towards features like panoramic sunroofs, connected technology, and varied powertrains. The segment itself is more congested, with rivals providing capable alternatives across price points. Global reach Beyond the domestic market, the Creta is also exported to more than 13 countries, with 2.87 lakh units having been shipped from India till date. The model presently comes in petrol, diesel, turbo-petrol, and electric engines, and features manual as well as automatic gearboxes. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 21 Jul 2025, 12:13 pm IST
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hyundai Creta marks 10 years with 1.2 mn sales in India
Hyundai Motor India has marked the tenth anniversary of its popular mid-size SUV, the Creta , with cumulative sales crossing 1.2 million units in the domestic market since its launch in July 2015. The Creta has maintained its position as the one of the best selling mid-size SUV in India every calendar year since launch, and currently holds a market share of over 31 per cent in the segment. It was also India's best-selling SUV between January and June 2025, topping overall vehicle sales in three of those six months. Sales of the model have more than doubled over the past decade—from 92,926 units in 2016 to 1,86,919 units in 2024. Sunroof-equipped variants now make up roughly 70 per cent of total Creta sales, reflecting shifting consumer preferences. Hyundai has also noted a significant rise in first-time car buyers opting for the Creta , with their share rising from 12 per cent in 2020 to 29 per cent in 2024. An upgrade to Creta The Creta is offered in petrol, diesel, turbo-petrol and electric powertrain options, with both manual and automatic transmissions. Hyundai exports the made-in-India model to 13 countries, with more than 2.87 lakh units shipped abroad so far. Over the years, Hyundai has introduced several feature upgrades and launched special editions such as the Knight and Adventure variants to appeal to a broader range of buyers. The brand has also repositioned the SUV over time—from the 'Perfect SUV' in 2015 to 'The Undisputed Ultimate SUV' in 2024. To mark the 10-year milestone, Hyundai has announced a set of celebratory activities, including a user-generated content campaign titled 'Creta X Memories' and a 100-car legacy drive scheduled to begin from the company's Gurugram headquarters on July 26.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hyundai Creta turns 10! The SUV that refuses to fade
In the world of Indian automotive retail, few nameplates have held their ground as firmly, and as quietly, as the Hyundai Creta . A decade after it first arrived in showrooms, the Creta isn't just present in the mid-size SUV segment, it still defines it. Since 2016, the Creta has consistently been the highest-selling SUV in its category, every single year. In the past 10 years, its cumulative sales have crossed 1.2 million units in the domestic market. The numbers speak volumes. A product line that now spans three full generations, multiple powertrains, and two special editions. " Hyundai identified a fast-growing demand for compact SUVs among Indian buyers, especially as preferences started shifting from hatchbacks and sedans to vehicles offering more space, a higher driving position, and stronger road presence. At that time, the Indian compact SUV segment had started gaining traction, and models like the Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport were doing well. Hyundai aimed to disrupt this space with a global product tailored for local needs, " says Abhilash Gupta, Automotive Analyst, Counterpoint Research. A product that grew with the market When the Creta was launched in 2015, it entered a segment still in flux. Compact SUVs were just beginning to get serious buyer attention, and Hyundai's strategy was to deliver a product that felt premium, yet practical; urban, yet not too aggressive. That positioning hit a sweet spot. The Duster had made the space viable, but the Creta made it aspirational. Gupta adds, "Hyundai conducted extensive research in India, including feedback from over 900 SUV owners and potential buyers." The second-generation Creta, launched in 2020, leaned harder into features and tech, establishing new norms for what a mid-size SUV should offer. Its large infotainment display, connected car features, a panoramic sunroof, and the introduction of turbocharged petrol variants marked a clear upshift in customer expectations, expectations that competitors had to then catch up with. "Hyundai offered a feature-rich package, an industry-first three-year unlimited warranty, and a total cost of ownership promise, appealing directly to the price-sensitive Indian consumer. Hyundai's direction was clear: build an aspirational yet accessible urban SUV for India's evolving and maturing car buyer," explains Gupta. By the time the third-generation Creta arrived in 2024, Hyundai had refined the formula even further. From ADAS Level 2 features to dual 10.25-inch screens, from a more mature design language to a quieter, more premium drive feel, the 2024 model made one thing clear, Creta wasn't just keeping pace with the segment. It was still setting the pace. A brand that transcends product cycles Part of what makes the Creta story so interesting is how consistent its appeal has remained, even as the Indian buyer has evolved. Between January and June 2025, nearly 70 per cent of all Creta buyers opted for variants equipped with a sunroof, a strong signal that lifestyle features are now no longer optional for India's new-age buyer. What Hyundai has done well is to anticipate these shifts early, and scale features quickly across variants without making the product feel stretched or gimmicky. Gupta explains, "Eight of 11 Creta trims now come with sunroofs, making this feature widely accessible across price points. The high take rate for sunroof models in Creta indicates a maturing, urban-centric customer base willing to pay for feel-good features over basic utility." Even special editions have been handled with restraint. The Creta Knight Edition in 2022 brought in a darker, sportier look, while the Adventure Edition in 2023 played to outdoor and offbeat sensibilities. Neither strayed far from the core identity of the car, but both gave enough freshness to maintain excitement across showroom floors. At a time when most mid-size SUVs refresh every three years and often vanish by year seven, the Creta's ability to hold attention, and market share, for ten straight years is a feat in itself. That it has done this while staying true to a mass-market premium positioning makes it even more impressive. "Hyundai effectively creates a "tech-luxe" positioning within the mainstream compact SUV segment. A customer looking for this category's most feature-rich, connected, and semi-autonomous experience is naturally drawn to the Creta. This creates a powerful differentiator beyond just engine performance or design," feels Gupta. Competition has evolved, but so has Creta Today, the Creta competes with a long list of capable alternatives. Kia's Seltos has carved its own identity and is often seen as a sportier cousin. Maruti Suzuki's Grand Vitara and Toyota's Hyryder have made strong inroads with hybrid drivetrains and city-friendly efficiency. Volkswagen's Taigun and Skoda's Kushaq offer dynamic driving experiences with European engineering polish. Even the Honda Elevate has entered the fray with its understated value-first approach. "The Creta's enduring dominance isn't due to a lack of competition, but rather Hyundai's mastery of a holistic strategy that competitors have struggled to match across the board," Gupta says. Yet, none have been able to consistently dislodge the Creta from its perch. Hyundai's edge lies not in delivering one spectacular feature, but in maintaining a balance that few others manage. Powertrain choice, feature availability, brand value, resale comfort, dealer coverage, it all comes together to keep the Creta ahead without shouting. Gupta elaborates, "In essence, Creta is successful because no competitor has delivered the same all-round package with the same level of consistency and nationwide appeal." A decade in, still growing What perhaps sums up the Creta's enduring success best is this: it doesn't compete with others so much as it competes with itself. Each generation, each refresh, has outdone the previous without trying to overcorrect. It's a model that evolves in rhythm with the market, not ahead or behind it. And as the Indian SUV landscape continues to shift, with hybrids gaining ground, EVs entering in higher numbers, and buyer expectations rising, there's every indication that Hyundai will continue to invest in keeping the Creta relevant across multiple fuels and formats. But even in its internal combustion avatar, the Creta continues to outsell rivals and set the tone. As of H1 2025, Hyundai sold around 4,000 units of the Creta EV in India, capturing an estimated 5 per cent share of the country's fast-growing BEV market. The Creta EV is priced, positioned, and specified as a 'tipping point,' but will need time and market tailwinds to match the original's runaway numbers. Creta EV arrives when rivals are also launching compelling, long-range, and feature-rich electric SUVs. Maintaining its 'default choice' status will depend on Hyundai's agility in scaling production and sustaining perceived value.
