In terms of India’s compact SUV segment, industry performance slumped in FY2025. Nevertheless, the Hyundai Creta retained its position as the top seller in the segment and maintained its status as the unrivalled winner during the downturn.
FY2025 Compact SUV Sales Summary
| Model | FY2025 Sales | FY2024 Sales | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | 1,94,871 | 1,62,773 | +20% |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 1,23,946 | 1,21,169 | +2% |
| Kia Seltos | 72,618 | 1,00,423 | -28% |
| Toyota Hyryder | 60,388 | 48,916 | +23% |
| Tata Curvv | 34,019 | N/A | N/A |
| Honda Elevate | 22,321 | 33,642 | -34% |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 19,910 | 20,485 | -3% |
| Skoda Kushaq | 17,358 | 23,395 | -26% |
| MG Astor | 8,227 | 10,569 | -22% |
| Citroen Basalt | 1,456 | N/A | N/A |
| Citroen Aircross | 1,120 | 1,832 | -39% |
Key Takeaways
- Hyundai Creta: The Creta remained the favourite of Hyundai’s offerings as the Sibling Sedan sold almost 1.95 lakh units, up 20% from the previous year. Moreover, it accounted for over 30% of the company’s total sales.
- Maruti Grand Vitara: It retained an upward trajectory growing by 2% to more than 1.23 lakh units. Its hybrid variant was instrumental in capturing the attention of environmentally concerned consumers.
- Toyota Hyryder: Hyryder increased sales by a stunning 23%, making it the second most popular model for Toyota, due to its strong hybrid marketing.
- Kia Seltos: Seltos suffered the sharpest sales drop of 28%, reinforcing the growing competition and shifting consumer loyalty within the subdivision.
- New Entrants: The Basalt Citroen and Curvv from Tata entered the market in FY2025 and though it is too soon to draw conclusions, their early projections suggest they could perform well.
Market Trends & Insights
Sales of compact SUVs seemed to decline because of various dynamic reasons including diversity in consumer choices and an increase in the demand for hybrid and electric SUVs. Some, like Creta and Hyryder, did well while others crashed and burned trying to keep up with competition.
Final Thoughts
The performance of key market players in FY2025 highlighted the flexibility of responses to changing circumstances. To succeed in the compact SUV market, automakers need to focus on units with innovative technology, different types of powertrains, and design strategies built around the customers.