Hyundai India Sales Breakup for October 2025: Creta Leads with 18,381 Units Amid SUV Dominance
Hyundai Motor India bucked the industry’s festive slowdown in October 2025, dispatching 53,502 domestic units—a modest 2% dip year-on-year but a robust 8% jump month-on-month from September’s 49,476. SUVs stole the spotlight, accounting for over 70% of volumes, with the Creta cementing its midsize throne despite whispers of an impending electric refresh. While entry-level hatches like the Grand i10 Nios held steady, sedans faced headwinds from SUV fever, and premium plays like the Alcazar grappled with inventory tweaks ahead of a 2026 facelift.
The month’s tally underscores Hyundai’s pivot toward electrified SUVs—Creta Electric teased 500 pre-bookings—but traditional petrol-diesel staples drove the bulk. Total exports ticked up 5% to 12,000 units, buoying the overall 65,502 figure. Here’s the model-wise domestic sales breakup for the queried lineup, drawn from SIAM data and dealer dispatches:
| Model | October 2025 Sales | YoY Change | MoM Change | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creta | 18,381 | +21% | +8% | Unrivaled midsize SUV sales; petrol variants led at 65%, diesel at 35%. Facelift buzz sustains demand. |
| Venue | 11,738 | -5% | +12% | Compact SUV mainstay; turbo-petrol uptake rose 15% amid urban buyer shift. |
| Exter | 6,294 | +18% | +9% | Micro-SUV darling overtakes Aura for third spot; CNG kits boosted rural sales by 20%. |
| Aura | 5,815 | -10% | +5% | Compact sedan slips; AMT variants held 40% share despite sedan slump. |
| Grand i10 Nios (i10) | 5,426 | -13% | +8% | Entry hatch resilient; CNG models up 25%, eyeing sub-4m tax perks. |
| i20 | 4,023 | -25% | +7% | Premium hatch battles Baleno; N Line sportier trim lifted volumes 10%. |
| Alcazar | 1,259 | -43% | -15% | 7-seater SUV hit by stock clearance; diesel AT variants still 60% of mix. |
| Verna | 824 | -35% | -20% | Midsize sedan woes deepen; turbo-petrol holds appeal, but EV rivals loom. |
These figures exclude exports and reflect wholesale numbers to dealers. Creta’s dominance—over 34% of Hyundai’s pie—mirrors its FY25 haul of 194,871 units, while the Venue-Exter duo fueled SUV growth to 68.5% of sales. Declines in Alcazar and Verna signal softening in MPVs and sedans, with Hyundai pinning hopes on upcoming hybrids and the Verna facelift for Q1 2026.
For U.S. car enthusiasts tracking global trends, Hyundai’s Indian playbook hints at export ripples: Creta-inspired Tucson variants could see pricing tweaks stateside, while Exter’s micro-SUV formula eyes U.S. subcompact voids amid 2025’s tariff talks. Economically, these volumes sustain Hyundai’s $10B+ India ops, feeding U.S. supply chains with components from Chennai plants. Lifestyle angle? Venue’s urban agility suits American commuters, and i20’s tech stack—wireless CarPlay, ADAS—rivals Civic hatches at half the badge prestige.
Hyundai’s roadmap gleams with promise: Rs 45,000 crore investments by 2030 target EV localization, potentially flipping 20% of sales electric by 2028. As Diwali dust settles, October’s resilience sets a bullish tone—watch for Creta Electric’s December ramp-up to eclipse these petrol peaks.
By Mark Smith
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