Compact SUV Sales Feb 2024 – Creta, G Vitara, Seltos, Elevate, Taigun, Kushaq

Compact SUVs falling within the 4.2 to 4.4-meter length range have proven to be popular among Indian consumers, with a significant overall growth compared to the same period last year. The compact SUV segment recorded a total of 44,914 units sold in February 2024, marking a significant 26.94% growth compared to the same month last year. This robust performance reinforces the popularity of compact SUVs in the Indian automotive market.

Hyundai Creta emerged as the top-selling model in the compact SUV category, with a remarkable 46.59% year-on-year growth. Sales for February 2024 reached an impressive 15,276 units, thanks to the recent launch of facelifted Creta. Creta now commands a substantial 34.01% share of the market. Tomorrow, Hyundai will launch Creta N Line, which will help increase sales even further.

After enjoying the No 1 position in the segment for Jan 2024, Maruti Grand Vitara slipped to No 2 in Feb 2024. It has exhibited a strong sales performance with 11,002 units sold in February 2024. This reflects a growth of 19.81% compared to the same period last year, consolidating its position in the market with a 24.50% share.

In contrast, Kia Seltos experienced a dip in sales, recording 6,265 units in February 2024, reflecting a 21.80% decline from the previous year. Despite the decrease, the Seltos still maintains a substantial 13.95% market share. Toyota HyRyder displayed significant growth, with a notable 69.37% increase in sales, reaching 5,601 units. Meanwhile, the Honda Elevate, a newcomer to the market, sold 3,184 units in February 2024, capturing a 7.09% market share.

Volkswagen’s Taigun and Skoda’s Kushaq experienced challenges in the market, with sales declining by 22.39% and 36.23%, respectively. Taigun sold 1,286 units, while the Kushaq reached 1,137 units in February 2024. MG Astor and Citroen C3 Aircross maintained a moderate presence in the market, with the Astor selling 1,036 units, securing a 2.31% share, and the C3 Aircross selling 127 units, claiming a 0.28% share.

The total compact SUV sales for February 2024 stood at 44,914 units, reflecting a -3.87% MoM decrease compared to January 2024. Creta reported 15,276 units sold in February 2024,