In September 2023, Hyundai Creta led the midsize SUV segment, registering sales of 12,717 units. This performance places the Creta at the pinnacle of the top 10 midsize SUVs. Comparatively, the SUV saw sales of 12,866 units during the same month in 2022, marking a 1% annual decline. Enthusiasts await a facelifted Creta slated for an early 2024 launch, which promises significant changes both inside and out.
Close on its heels was the Mahindra Scorpio, with 11,846 units, marking a robust 24% annual growth from its 9,536 units in September 2022. Maruti Suzuki’s Grand Vitara stood third, recording sales of 11,736 units, a remarkable 146% annual surge from its previous year’s 4,769 units.
The Kia Seltos, despite its recent facelift, experienced a slight decline of 1%, selling 10,558 units in contrast to its 11,000 units in September 2022. Meanwhile, the Mahindra XUV700 secured the fifth spot with 8,555 units, reflecting a 41% annual growth.
A notable entrant in the list was the newly launched Honda Elevate, which sold 5,685 units. Introduced in the Indian market on September 4th at a starting price of 11 lakh rupees, extending up to 16 lakhs for the top model, the Elevate derives its power from the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine seen in the fifth-generation City sedan and boasts features like ADAS.
The Toyota Highrider captured the seventh position with a 227% annual increase, moving 3,804 units in contrast to 1,163 units last year. MG’s Hector SUV followed in eighth place, with 2,653 units representing a 26% annual growth. The last two spots were clinched by Skoda Kushaq and Hyundai Alcazar. While the Kushaq recorded a minimal 2% growth with 2,260 units, Hyundai Alcazar saw a dip of 25% with sales of 1,977 units.
September 2023 demonstrated dynamic shifts in the Indian midsize SUV segment, with certain models showing significant growth, while others experienced declines.
Summery:
– In September 2023, Hyundai Creta remained at the top of the list of the top 10 midsize SUVs with sales of 12,717 units, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year.
– Mahindra Scorpio was in second place with sales of 11,846 units, a 24% increase compared to the previous year.
– Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was in third place with sales of 11,736 units, a 146% increase compared to the previous year.
– Kia Seltos was in fourth place with sales of 10,558 units, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year.
– Mahindra XUV700 was in fifth place with sales of 8,555 units, a 41% increase compared to the previous year.
– Honda Elevate, Toyota Highlander, MG Hector, Skoda Kushaq, and Hyundai Alcazar secured the sixth to tenth places in the list.
– Honda Elevate had sales of 5,685 units, Toyota Highlander had sales of 3,804 units, MG Hector had sales of 2,653 units, Skoda Kushaq had sales of 2,260 units, and Hyundai Alcazar had sales of 1,977 units.
– Overall, there were slight decreases or increases in sales for most of the midsize SUVs compared to the previous year.
– Honda Elevate was recently launched with sales of 5,685 units, and Toyota Highlander saw a significant increase in sales with a 227% growth compared to the previous year.
