Mid-size SUVs sell 82,179 units in September 2026, up 40.23%

The 4.2m to 4.5m SUV segment sold 82,179 units in September 2026. That is up 40.23% from 58,602 units in September 2025, and up 3.12% from 79,691 units in August 2026. Hyundai Creta, including the Creta EV, led the month.

September ranking

Hyundai Creta / EV led with 17,657 units, a dip from 18,861 in September 2025. Maruti Victoris came second with 13,111 units, against 4,261 a year earlier. Kia Seltos was third with 12,593 units, against 5,816. Maruti Grand Vitara sold 8,513 units, up from 5,698. Tata Sierra / EV sold 7,205 units, from zero in September 2025. Toyota Hyryder sold 7,115 units, down from 7,608, and Mahindra Thar ROXX sold 5,625 units, down from 7,973.

By manufacturer

Maruti Suzuki led with 22,966 units and a 27.95% share. Hyundai followed with 17,657 units, Kia with 12,593 and Tata with 9,815.

The Q3 picture

For July to September 2026 the segment sold 243,862 units, up 52.45% from 159,967. Creta led the quarter with 52,033 units, Victoris was second with 37,423 and Seltos third with 36,850. Grand Vitara sold 24,448 units, up 37.24%. Hyryder sold 22,536 units, down 11.70%, and Sierra sold 19,154 units. By manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki sold 66,474 units, Hyundai 52,033, Kia 36,850 and Tata 25,365. Victoris, Seltos and Sierra drove much of the segment's growth.

What it means for buyers

The segment is growing fast and the choice is widening. New competition named includes the Renault Duster hybrid, the Nissan Tekton and the Hyundai Bayon, which launches on October 26. Creta still leads, but Victoris and Seltos are closing in, so check the latest variant prices before you book.