Compact SUV Sales April 2025 – Creta Dominates, EVs Gain Traction
Hyundai continues to lead the compact SUV segment with the Creta and its EV variant collectively securing a 39.65% market share in April 2025. Compact SUVs, typically measuring between 4.2 to 4.4 meters, experienced notable year-on-year (YoY) growth, although month-on-month (MoM) sales declined sharply.
Segment Overview: Growth vs Decline
In April 2025, total compact SUV sales stood at 42,919 units, marking an 8.03% YoY growth over 39,727 units sold in April 2024. However, this also represents a significant 16.53% drop compared to 51,416 units sold in March 2025.
The segment continues to evolve with new models like the Tata Curvv/EV, Mahindra BE6, and Citroen Basalt entering the fray. Increasing emphasis on advanced features, updated powertrains, and compliance with stricter safety norms is keeping the segment competitive and appealing to buyers.
April 2025 Compact SUV Sales – YoY Performance
- Hyundai Creta (ICE + EV) remained the segment leader with 17,016 units sold, up 10.16% from 15,447 units in April 2024. It was also the best-selling car overall in India last month. A hybrid variant is in development for launch in 2027.
- Maruti Grand Vitara came in second with 7,154 units, reflecting a 6.06% decline YoY.
- Kia Seltos followed with 6,135 units, down 8.90% compared to April 2024.
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder saw strong momentum, registering a 42.74% growth with 4,642 units, up from 3,252.
- Tata Curvv/EV made a solid entry with 3,149 units, securing a 7.34% market share.
- Volkswagen Taigun sales fell 34.30% to 1,155 units, from 1,758 last year.
- Honda Elevate recorded a steep 45.98% YoY drop, down to 935 units.
- MG ZS EV achieved the highest YoY growth at 61.19%, with 864 units, up from 536.
- Skoda Kushaq declined 32.44% to 783 units.
- Mahindra BE6, newly launched, contributed 550 units.
- Mahindra XUV400 EV and MG Astor saw sales of 337 and 133 units, respectively.
- Citroen Basalt sold 66 units, while Citroen C3 Aircross reported zero sales, marking a 100% YoY drop.
April 2025 Compact SUV Sales – MoM Trends
Sales slowed across most models on a MoM basis, with only a few EVs showing positive growth:
- Hyundai Creta/EV fell 5.78% from March 2025.
- Maruti Grand Vitara dropped sharply by 31.33%, from 10,418 units.
- Kia Seltos saw a 5.98% decline, and Toyota Hyryder was down 12.18%.
- Tata Curvv decreased 16.80%, while Honda Elevate saw a steep 62.22% drop.
- Skoda Kushaq declined 12.71%, and Mahindra BE6 dropped 41.11%.
- MG ZS EV posted a slight 0.93% MoM gain, rising to 864 units from 856.
- Mahindra XUV400 EV showed a strong 41.60% increase, with 337 units, up from 238 in March — a 99-unit gain.
- MG Astor fell 27.72%, while Citroen Basalt and C3 Aircross declined by 34% and 100%, respectively.
Electric SUVs: A Bright Spot
Among a generally declining MoM performance, electric SUVs stood out. Both the MG ZS EV and Mahindra XUV400 EV managed to grow in sales, suggesting growing consumer interest in electric mobility within the compact SUV segment.
Conclusion
While Hyundai Creta remains the undisputed leader in the compact SUV space, increasing competition from new entrants and EVs is reshaping the landscape. The YoY growth signals strong consumer demand, but the MoM decline may reflect seasonal trends, inventory adjustments, or buyer caution ahead of future launches.
