Mid-size SUV sales hit 86,914 units in October, Hyundai Creta stays on top

Competition among new models in India's mid-size SUV market is intense. In October 2026, a total of 86,914 units were sold in the segment, a 29% increase over the previous year.

The Hyundai Creta was once again in first place, with 17,955 units sold in October 2026. The figure was 18,381 units in October last year, a marginal fall of 2.3%. Even so, the Creta stayed 1,163 units ahead of the second-placed model.

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris was second, with 16,792 units sold. The company recorded a 24.4% year-on-year rise in sales of the vehicle. Maruti recently launched the Aurum Edition accessories kit for the strong-hybrid variant of the Victoris at Rs 22,990. The kit includes items such as copper accents, chrome trim, 3D mats and boot sill protection.

The Kia Seltos was third, with 13,423 units sold, against 7,130 in the same month last year. Sales of the Seltos thus rose by a sharp 88.3%, the fastest growth among the top three SUVs.

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was fourth, with 11,200 units delivered and a 7.6% rise in sales. On the strength of the Victoris and the Grand Vitara, Maruti has held on to a strong position in this fiercely contested segment.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder was fifth, with 7,797 units sold. The model sold 11,555 units in October 2025, so its sales fell 32.5% this time.

After the top five, the Tata Sierra was sixth with 7,205 units sold. The Honda Elevate was seventh with 3,673 units and the Hyundai Bayon eighth with 3,449 units.