Hyundai Sales Breakup October 2026: Creta Leads, Venue and Exter Record Strong Growth

Hyundai Motor India reported total sales of 62,799 units in October 2026, marking 16.74% year on year growth. The latest Hyundai sales breakup shows that the Creta remained the brand's highest selling model.

However, the Venue, Exter, Aura and i20 recorded stronger annual growth. The company also registered 9.85% month on month growth compared with September 2026. The festive season and improved demand helped several models increase their monthly sales.

Hyundai Sales Breakup October 2026: Creta Remains No. 1

The Creta and its electric version retained the top position in Hyundai's October sales chart. The company sold 17,955 units, compared with 18,381 units in October 2025.

This represented a decline of 2.32% year on year. However, sales increased from 17,657 units in September 2026. This translated into 1.69% month on month growth.

The Venue secured second place with 13,017 units. It registered 10.90% annual growth against 11,738 units sold last year. Compared with September, its sales increased by 13.53%.

The Exter occupied third position with 8,509 units. It recorded 35.19% year on year growth and 1.98% monthly growth. Its October performance highlights continued demand in Hyundai's entry level SUV range.

Aura, i20 and Grand i10 Nios Maintain Growth

Hyundai's compact sedan and hatchback models also recorded healthy annual growth in October.

The Aura ranked fourth with 7,349 units. It registered 26.38% year on year growth, although monthly sales declined 2.40%.

The i20 finished fifth with 5,528 units. It recorded 37.41% annual growth, the highest percentage increase among Hyundai models. Its monthly sales also increased by 1.88%.

The Grand i10 Nios followed closely with 5,458 units. It recorded modest annual growth of 0.59%, while monthly sales increased by 4.36%.

The newly introduced Bayon entered the sales chart in seventh position. Hyundai recorded 3,449 units during its first month in the October sales breakup. It accounted for 5.49% of the company's total sales.

Hyundai October 2026 Sales Breakup: YoY and MoM Comparison

The following table shows Hyundai's model wise sales performance against October 2025 and September 2026.

Model	Oct 2026	Oct 2025	YoY Growth	Sep 2026	MoM Growth
Creta / EV	17,955	18,381	2.32%	17,657	1.69%
Venue	13,017	11,738	10.90%	11,466	13.53%
Exter	8,509	6,294	35.19%	8,344	1.98%
Aura	7,349	5,815	26.38%	7,530	2.40%
i20	5,528	4,023	37.41%	5,426	1.88%
Grand i10 Nios	5,458	5,426	0.59%	5,230	4.36%
Bayon	3,449	0	New	0	New
Verna	775	824	5.95%	762	1.71%
Alcazar	758	1,259	39.79%	742	2.16%
IONIQ 5	1	6	83.33%	9	88.89%
Tucson	0	26	100%	0
Total	62,799	53,792	16.74%	57,166	9.85%

Verna and Alcazar Lose Ground Year on Year

The Verna recorded 775 units in October 2026. Its sales declined 5.95% year on year but improved by 1.71% over September.

The Alcazar managed 758 units, registering a sharp 39.79% annual decline. However, its monthly sales increased by 2.16%.

Hyundai also sold just one IONIQ 5 during October, compared with six units last year. The Tucson recorded no sales, as it is no longer on sale in India.

What Hyundai's October Sales Mean for Buyers

Hyundai's October performance shows strong demand for its compact and mid size SUVs. The Venue and Exter recorded healthy growth, while the Creta continued leading the company's lineup.

However, competition remains strong across these segments. The Creta faces rivals such as the Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Meanwhile, the Venue competes with the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

Buyers looking for smaller SUVs also have options such as the Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. This gives customers more choices across different price brackets.

Hyundai closed October 2026 with 16.74% annual sales growth. The Creta remained its biggest contributor, while the Venue delivered its highest ever monthly sales. The Exter and i20 also recorded strong annual growth. The newly introduced Bayon added another model to Hyundai's sales chart.

Car Junction Insights

In my opinion, Hyundai's October sales performance highlights the strong demand for practical SUVs in India. The Creta continues to be the brand's biggest strength, but the Venue and Exter are gaining momentum. The i20's growth is also encouraging. However, declining Alcazar sales show that Hyundai needs to strengthen its presence in the three row SUV segment.

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