57,166 Cars Sold, Creta Leads With 17,657 & Exter Grows 48% – Maruti Should Be WORRIED!
Hyundai Motor India witnessed its highest-ever monthly sales figure with 57,166 cars sold in the domestic market in September 2026. This is 10.9% higher than the 51,547 cars sold in the same period of 2025 and 5.1% more than the 54,396 cars sold in August 2026.
The Creta was the bestselling model for Hyundai in September with 17,657 units sold, contributing nearly 31% of the company’s total volume for the month. However, the star performer for Hyundai in September was the Exter that saw a year-on-year sales jump of 47.9%, while the i20 registered a 39.7% increase in sales.
Overall Sales Performance
Hyundai’s domestic sales (57,166 units) in September 2026 was its highest-ever monthly sales figure. Coupled with 20,750 units of exports, Hyundai’s total monthly sales in September 2026 stood at 77,916 units – also a record number.
Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
Domestic sales 51,547 57,166 +10.9%
Exports 18,800 20,750 +10.4%
Total sales 70,347 77,916 +10.8%
Hyundai’s total sales crossed the company’s previous monthly record (July 2026). In Q3 (July-September) 2026, the company had sold 2,19,072 units.
Creta: Still the King, But Growth Slowing
The Creta continued to be the bestselling car for Hyundai with 17,657 units sold in September 2026. However, this represents a 6.4% decline year-on-year compared to 18,861 units sold in September 2025.
Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
Creta sales 18,861 17,657 -6.4%
Share of Hyundai volume ~36.6% ~30.9% -5.7%
Month-on-month change – +8.4% –
While the Creta’s sales declined year-on-year, it posted an 8.4% growth over the previous month’s figure (16,288 units).
Despite registering a sales decline, the Creta still accounts for nearly 31% of Hyundai’s total volume in September 2026. The midsize SUV segment continues to be fiercely competitive with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, and Tata Curvv providing stiff competition to the Creta.
Venue: Stable at 11,466 Units
The Venue remained the second bestselling car for Hyundai with 11,466 units sold in September 2026 – almost in parity with the 11,484 units sold in the same period of 2025.
Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
Venue sales 11,484 11,466 -0.2%
Month-on-month change – +0.9% –
The Venue remains a popular choice among buyers with its sales figures having grown 38% year-on-year to 68,836 units sold in the first half of FY2027.
Exter: The Biggest Growth Story
The Exter registered the biggest absolute sales growth among all the models sold by Hyundai. Sales of the entry-level SUV grew by 2,701 units year-on-year and 2.3% month-on-month to 8,344 units sold in September 2026.
Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
Exter sales 5,643 8,344 +47.9%
Month-on-month change – +2.3% –
The Exter is now Hyundai’s third bestselling car as it overtakes the Aura and i20 in terms of sales. Exter’s performance reflects the growing demand for entry-level SUVs in India.
Aura: A Quiet Success
The Aura Sedan witnessed a significant sales growth of 39.8% year-on-year with 7,530 units sold in September 2026 compared to 5,387 units sold in September 2025. The Aura has displaced the i20 as Hyundai’s fourth bestselling car.
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Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
Aura sales 5,387 7,530 +39.8%
Share of Hyundai volume ~10.4% ~13.2% +2.8%
Aura’s stellar performance indicates that the entry-level sedan category still has demand among buyers. Its success suggests that there is an aspirational demand for fuel-efficient cars.
i20: Premium Hatchback Growing
The i20 premium hatchback also witnessed a sales boom with 5,426 units sold in September 2026 – a 39.7% increase year-on-year and 5.1% increase month-on-month.
Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
i20 sales 3,884 5,426 +39.7%
Month-on-month change – +5.1% –
i20’s stellar performance indicates that the demand for premium hatchbacks remains strong in India. i20 is now Hyundai’s fifth bestselling car.
Grand i10 Nios: Steady Performer
The Grand i10 Nios continues to be a steady performer with 5,230 units sold in September 2026 – a 27.1% increase year-on-year.
Model September 2025 September 2026 Change
Verna 725 762 +5.1%
Alcazar 1,234 742 -39.9%
Verna and Alcazar: Struggling
While the Verna sedans continued to perform reasonably well with 762 units sold in September 2026 (up 5.1% year-on-year), the Alcazar 7-seater SUV witnessed a steeper drop in sales (down 39.9% to 742 units sold in September 2026).
SUVs Now 70% of Hyundai’s SalesSUVs including the Creta, Venue, and Exter constitute nearly 70% of Hyundai’s domestic sales in India. This indicates the extent to which the SUV category dominates the Indian auto market.
Model September 2026 sales Share of Hyundai volume
Creta 17,657 ~30.9%
Venue 11,466 ~20.1%
Exter 8,344 ~14.6%
Total SUVs 37,467 ~65.5%
The Creta, Venue, and Exter together account for over 65% of Hyundai’s total sales in September 2026.
Exports Also Growing
Hyundai’s exports grew 10.4% year-on-year to 20,750 units in September 2026.
Metric September 2025 September 2026 Change
Exports 18,800 20,750 +10.4%
Should You Buy a Hyundai Now?
Hyundai’s strong sales figures for September 2026 indicate the popularity of its cars in each segment.
Buy a Hyundai if:
You are looking to buy a midsize SUV (Creta). The Creta remains the bestselling car in this category and continues to be a popular choice among buyers.
You need a compact SUV (Venue or Exter). The Venue and Exter have seen strong sales growth and are both excellent choices in this category.
You prefer a premium hatchback (i20). The i20 premium hatchback has enjoyed a sales boom and is now Hyundai’s fifth bestselling car.
You want a fuel-efficient sedan (Aura). The Aura sedan has witnessed a sales boom and is now Hyundai’s fourth bestselling car.
Skip it if:
You want a 7-seater SUV (Alcazar sales are weak). The Alcazar 7-seater SUV has witnessed a sharp drop in sales and is now the lowest-selling SUV for Hyundai.
You prefer a diesel engine.
You want a premium sedan (Verna sales are low).
Hyundai’s record sales figures for September 2026 indicate the popularity of its cars in each segment. The Creta remains the bestselling car and is Hyundai’s primary revenue generator. The Exter and i20 provide healthy sales growth for the company, while the Venue continues to be a consistent performer. However, the weak sales of the Alcazar 7-seater SUV indicate that Hyundai has to strengthen its offering in this category to compete against the Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari.
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