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Hyundai Creta is the only model in its segment to breach the 2 lakh mark – growing 3.6 per cent over FY25’s tally of 1,94,871 units
The midsize SUV space in FY26 had plenty of action but one name stood ahead of the pack: the Hyundai Creta. With 2,01,921 units sold during the financial year, it is the only model in its segment to breach the 2 lakh mark – growing 3.6 per cent over FY25’s tally of 1,94,871 units. It results in a dominant 16.5 per cent segment share.
The recent addition of the Hyundai Creta Electric has brought in decent volumes too complementing the already well-established ICE lineup. A big reason behind the Creta’s sustained success is the sheer variety it offers under the hood. The ICE model is available with three engine options. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol produces around 115 PS and 144 Nm – coupled with either a 6-speed manual or an IVT automatic.
The more powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol churns out about 160 PS and 253 Nm – offered with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. Then there is the 1.5-litre diesel engine delivering around 116 PS and 250 Nm – available with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
The Creta Electric comes equipped with two battery pack options – 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The electric motor develops between 135 PS and 171 PS depending on the variant with torque figures hovering around 255 Nm. Pricing also works in the Creta’s favour. The ICE range typically starts from around Rs. 10.79 lakh and goes up to Rs. 20.20 lakh while the Creta Electric sits higher between Rs. 18.02 lakh and Rs. 24.70 lakh (ex-showroom).
For context, the Mahindra Scorpio secured second place in the midsize SUV segment with 1,78,800 units – up 8.5 per cent on a YoY basis while the ever-popular Mahindra Thar saw a massive 48.8 per cent jump to 1,26,261 units. The Mahindra Bolero MUV continued its steady run of form with over 1.1 lakh units.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder posted a notable 65.4 per cent growth to 99,890 units. On the other hand, its siblings, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara saw a decline of nearly 30 per cent. The Kia Seltos maintained its growth trajectory at 83,747 units courtesy of the recent debut of the new iteration while new entries like the MG Windsor and born EVs like the XEV 9e, XEV 9S and BE 6 have started making their presence felt.
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