Over the last 10 years, it has captured the imagination of more than 1.2 million Indian buyers, doubling its annual sales from 92,926 units in 2016 to an all-time high of 186,919 units in 2024. The Creta has been the No. 1 mid-size SUV every year since its launch, evolving from just a car into a trendsetter by redefining what Indian buyers expect from an SUV—and consistently staying one step ahead.
Currently commanding over 31% market share in its segment, the Creta has maintained its top position every completed year since its debut in July 2015. The Hyundai Creta has grown into a household name and a category-defining product that continues to dominate the Indian SUV landscape, according to a statement.
Unsoo Kim, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said the journey of the Hyundai Creta had been deeply emotional not only for the company but also for every customer who made it a part of their lives. Over the past 10 years, he noted, it had become the gold standard for SUV buyers in India. According to him, every milestone in the Creta’s journey reflected Hyundai’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-first thinking. As the company celebrated 10 years of the Creta in India, he said they were marking a movement that had changed the way India drives SUVs.
The SUV has also witnessed increasing popularity among first-time car buyers, whose share has grown from 12% in 2020 to 29% in 2024. Hyundai further reported that sunroof-equipped variants now account for 70% of total Creta sales, highlighting a rising preference for premium features. In the first half of 2025 (January to June), the Creta was not only India’s best-selling SUV but also the top-selling vehicle across all categories in three out of six months.
Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer of HMIL, said that as India’s SUV ambitions expanded, the Creta evolved alongside—and often ahead of—those expectations. He pointed out that the mid-size SUV segment had grown from just two models in 2015 to twelve today, becoming fiercely competitive, yet the Creta continued to lead, innovate, and define the category it helped shape.
Now in its second generation, the Hyundai Creta is offered with petrol, diesel, turbo, and electric powertrain options, along with both manual and automatic transmissions. The made-in-India Creta is also exported to more than 13 countries, with total exports exceeding 2.87 lakh units.
Over the years, Hyundai has celebrated the Creta’s evolving identity through various brand campaigns. Its tagline has transformed from “The Perfect SUV” in 2015 to “The Ultimate SUV” in 2020, and most recently, “The Undisputed Ultimate SUV” in 2024. Special editions such as the Knight Edition and Adventure Edition have expanded its appeal further, resonating with a wide range of customers.
To commemorate the 10-year milestone, HMIL has launched several celebratory initiatives. These include the ‘CRETA X Memories’ digital contest, inviting owners to share cherished moments with their SUV for a chance to win prizes such as a meet-and-greet with brand ambassador Deepika Padukone and Apple iPhones. A legacy manifesto film celebrating the Creta’s decade-long journey is being promoted through print and digital campaigns. In addition, Hyundai will host the CRETA Legacy Drive—a 100-car convoy featuring proud Creta owners—which will kick off from Hyundai India’s headquarters in Gurugram on July 26, 2025.