Hyundai Creta Beats Brezza And Tata Punch As Top-Selling SUV In January 2025
In a remarkable start to 2025, the Hyundai Creta topped the SUV charts, emerging as India’s bestselling SUV, demonstrating the continuing appeal of mid-sized SUVs in the Indian market. With an impressive 18,522 units sold in January 2025, the Creta not only maintained its strong market position but also registered a substantial 40 percent year-on-year growth, setting a new monthly sales record for the model.
The success of the Creta in January can be partially attributed to the introduction of its electric variant, which has helped Hyundai capture a broader segment of environmentally conscious consumers. The South Korean automaker’s overall performance in January 2025 was equally impressive, with total sales reaching 65,603 units, including 54,003 units in domestic sales and 11,600 units in exports.
Tata Punch Sales In January 2025
Coming in second place, the 2024 table-topper Tata Punch, continued to prove its worth as an affordable SUV option, securing sales of 16,231 units. While this represents a 10 percent decline compared to January 2024’s figures of 17,978 units, the Punch’s performance remains strong, particularly considering its position as Tata Motors’ most accessible SUV offering. The Punch’s sales figures encompass its entire range, including internal combustion, all-electric, and CNG variants, highlighting the model’s versatility in meeting diverse consumer needs.
Maruti Grand Vitara Does Well Too
In a surprising turn of events, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara secured the third position with 15,784 units sold, marking a significant 17 percent year-on-year increase. This performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to its December 2024 sales of 7,093 units, representing a dramatic month-on-month improvement. The Grand Vitara’s success underscores Maruti Suzuki’s growing strength in the SUV segment, a category where the company has traditionally not been the dominant player.
The Mahindra Scorpio demonstrated consistent growth, recording sales of 15,442 units in January 2025, an 8 percent increase from the previous year. This performance builds on its strong showing in December 2024, where it posted sales of 12,195 units. The Scorpio’s sustained success reflects the enduring appeal of robust, feature-rich mid-sized SUVs in the Indian market.
In the highly competitive sub-4 meter SUV segment, the Tata Nexon emerged as the leader, outperforming its traditional rival, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Despite experiencing a 10 percent year-on-year decline, the Nexon managed to secure sales of 15,397 units in January 2025. This performance, while lower than previous years, still demonstrates the model’s strong market presence and consumer appeal.
The January 2025 sales figures reveal several interesting trends in India’s automotive market. First, the dominance of mid-sized SUVs, with three out of the top five positions occupied by vehicles in this category, indicates a clear consumer preference for larger, more feature-rich vehicles. This trend suggests that Indian car buyers are increasingly willing to invest in higher-segment vehicles that offer more space, comfort, and features.
Second, the competitive landscape continues to evolve, with traditional market leaders facing strong competition from newer entrants and models. The success of vehicles like the Grand Vitara shows that established manufacturers can successfully enter new segments with the right product positioning and features.
The strong performance of these SUVs in January 2025 sets an optimistic tone for the year ahead, indicating that despite economic challenges and evolving consumer preferences, the SUV segment continues to be a key driver of growth in India’s automotive sector. As manufacturers continue to introduce new models and variants, competition in this segment is expected to intensify further, potentially leading to more innovations and better value propositions for consumers.