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India Today
21-07-2025
- 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
NDTV
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Hyundai Creta Turns 10: A Look At Chartbusting SUV's Journey In India
Hyundai India celebrates a major milestone today, as its best-performing model turns 10 years old. What began as an ambitious entry into India's mid-size SUV market in 2015 has grown into a phenomenal success story. Over the past decade, the Creta has not only redefined customer expectations but has consistently stayed ahead of the competition, making it one of India's most celebrated SUVs. Top-Seller Since Day One The Hyundai Creta made its Indian debut in 2015 with a butch design, loaded cabin, and Hyundai's trusted brand value. Back then, it entered a segment that had only three major players. Fast forward to 2025, the segment has ballooned to 14 contenders, and yet the Creta remains a market leader. What's remarkable is that despite the fierce competition, the Creta has maintained its top position in the segment every single year since 2016. Its annual sales have more than doubled over the past nine years, showing the affection it commands among buyers. 10 Years: 2 Generations Over the last decade, Hyundai has introduced two generations of the Creta: The 1st generation launched in 2015 set the foundation. The 2nd generation arrived in 2020 with a radical design shift and more connected features. In early 2024, the mid-cycle update brought in sharper styling, Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic screen, and several drivetrain options. To keep it fresh, Hyundai also launched two special editions: Knight Edition (2022): Featuring blacked-out styling and sporty accents. Adventure Edition (2023): With rugged cosmetic enhancements and exclusive colours. Sunroof Helped In Winning Big One fascinating insight into buyer preferences is that 70% of all Creta units sold in the first half of 2025 came equipped with a sunroof. Over 1.2 Million Units Sold In India As of July 2025, Hyundai has sold more than 1.2 million units of the Creta in India alone. It's a trusted name in urban and semi-urban households. Well, the concoction of balanced driving dynamics, class-leading features, and a wide after-sales network has helped Hyundai win hearts. 2.87 Lakh Creta Exported From India The Creta isn't just a domestic success. Hyundai has exported nearly 2.87 lakh units of the SUV to over 13 countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. It's a key part of Hyundai India's export strategy and showcases India's growing role in global automotive manufacturing. The Road Ahead As Hyundai celebrates this 10-year milestone, the company's commitment to the Creta brand remains strong. With evolving buyer needs, stricter regulations, and rising competition, Hyundai is expected to keep enhancing the Creta with more features, powertrain options, and technology. For now, the Hyundai Creta's 10-year journey remains a textbook example of how to dominate and sustain leadership in India's highly competitive SUV segment.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hyundai Creta leads sales for second time in a row. Here's what makes it so popular
The Hyundai Creta became the best selling passenger vehicle in April 2025. The Hyundai Creta became the best selling car in April 2025 The Hyundai Creta has gone on to become the best selling passenger vehicle in April 2025, marking its second consecutive run to the top spot. The compact SUV from the stables of Hyundai was also the best seller in the Indian passenger vehicle market in March 2025. Since its introduction in 2016, the Hyundai Creta has been a familiar sight on Indian roads. At the beginning of 2024, Hyundai introduced a mid-cycle update to the vehicle, with changes to the exterior design and cabin features, in line with varying consumer preferences with constantly changing styles and in-car technology. The remarkable success of the Creta causes us to ask an interesting question: how has it been able to stay relevant in the highly competitive compact SUV segment? Here are some aspects of the Creta that define its availableness. 1 Design The updated Hyundai Creta got a refreshed exterior design while maintaining the familiar lines of a subcompact SUV. The front features a wide, rectangular grille that establishes the visual identity for the car and the side view with dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels is snazzy as well. It has connected LED light signatures front and back which makes it look sleeker. Hyundai has also segmented the Creta line through variant-specific styling. There is one variant, the Knight Edition, which provides a darker appearance with blacked-out items such as the grille, alloy wheels, and roof rails—a more demure, stealthy appearance for the vehicle. There is also a performance-focused N Line grade. That adopts a bolder, more dynamic design approach, with red accent styling trim, larger 18-inch alloy wheels, and red brake calipers—features engineered to provide an added dynamic visual tone. The recently launched Hyundai Creta Electric, on the other hand, receives alternative design features such as pixelated front bumper, inspired by other electric offerings from the carmaker like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. 4 Safety Hyundai Creta boasts an extensive lineup of safety measures for active as well as passive safety. As part of standard features, these comprise six airbags, anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, stability management, hill-start assist, and all-wheel disc brakes. There's also a tyre pressure monitoring system for providing perfect driving conditions. With the update, Hyundai had also added Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to the Creta. These features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, and blind spot monitoring. All these technologies combine to improve driver alertness and situational awareness, particularly in heavy traffic or highway driving situations. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 04 May 2025, 11:00 AM IST
