SUV Sales Surge in December 2025: Creta Leads, Grand Vitara-HyRyder Duo Strong, Victoris Impresses, Seltos Gains Momentum

India’s SUV segment continued its unstoppable run in December 2025, contributing significantly to the robust year-end demand amid festive season push, year-end discounts, and improved affordability post-GST adjustments. While total passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches rose ~27% YoY to around 3.99 lakh units (per SIAM data), SUVs maintained their dominance with over 55% market share in CY 2025 overall. The compact/mid-size SUV space saw strong performances from established leaders like Hyundai Creta and Maruti-Toyota twins (Grand Vitara & HyRyder), with newer entrants like Maruti Victoris and Kia Seltos showing resilience.

The query mentions SUV sales Dec 2025 (4.2 to 4.4m) — this likely refers to cumulative or annual SUV volumes in the broader context (e.g., CY 2025 estimates or segment contributions), as monthly figures are in thousands, not millions. December-specific compact/mid-size SUV sales remained healthy, with Creta leading the pack.

Here are key visuals of the top-performing SUVs in December 2025, highlighting their design and appeal:

Top Performers in Compact/Mid-Size SUVs (December 2025 Sales Figures)

• Hyundai Creta — Continued its dominance as the segment leader (exact Dec figures ~13,000-17,000 units range in recent reports, maintaining top spot overall).
• Maruti Grand Vitara — Sold 8,597 units (up 21.20% YoY, but down 24.18% MoM; strong market share ~17.95%).
• Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder — Recorded 7,022 units (up 47.21% YoY, down 5.02% MoM; solid hybrid demand).
• Maruti Victoris — Delivered 6,210 units (strong debut momentum, though down 49.51% MoM; crossed 14,000+ in Dec as per some updates).
• Kia Seltos — Achieved 4,369 units (up 54.38% YoY, down 30.71% MoM; new-gen deliveries starting Jan 2026 expected to boost).
• Honda Elevate — Sold 2,289 units (decline in YoY, but positive MoM recovery noted).
• Tata Sierra — Early entry with 219 units (deliveries ramping up from mid-Jan 2026; strong bookings indicate future potential).

These models highlight the ongoing competition in the compact and mid-size SUV segments, with Maruti-Toyota hybrids (Grand Vitara/HyRyder) benefiting from fuel efficiency, while Creta holds ground with broad appeal. Victoris and upcoming Seltos/Sierra are set to intensify the fight in 2026.

Key Insights from December 2025

• Year-end promotions, discounts, and festive buying lifted volumes significantly.
• Compact SUVs remain the volume drivers, with strong YoY gains in many cases despite some MoM dips.
• Overall PV growth in Dec (~27% YoY) was fueled by SUVs, with Mahindra (50,946 SUV units) and others posting robust numbers.

SUVs are projected to cross 55%+ market share in 2026, with new launches (updated Seltos, Sierra ramp-up) adding excitement.