The complete sales figures for October 2026 are out, and Hyundai continues to lead the mid-size SUV segment. The Creta retained its position as the country’s best-selling model, recording sales of 17,955 units. However, this represents a 2.3 per cent decline compared to the 18,381 units sold in October last year.
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris secured the second position with 16,792 units sold during the month. It registered a healthy 24.4 per cent year-on-year growth over the 13,496 units sold in October 2025. Meanwhile, the Kia Seltos claimed third place with 13,423 units, witnessing a significant 88.3 per cent increase compared to the 7,130 units sold in the same period last year.
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara occupied the fourth position with 11,200 units sold, registering a 7.6 per cent growth over its October 2025 sales of 10,409 units. In contrast, the Toyota Hyryder witnessed a decline of 32.5 per cent, with sales dropping from 11,555 units last year to 7,797 units in October 2026.
One of the notable additions to the sales chart was the Tata Sierra, which secured the sixth position with 7,205 units. As a new entrant, it has no corresponding sales figures for October 2025.
Rounding off the top seven was the Honda Elevate, which recorded sales of 3,673 units. This marks a 68 per cent increase over the 2,186 units sold in October last year. It is encouraging to see Honda’s mid-size SUV gaining healthy traction in terms of sales following the launch of its facelifted version.
Overall, October 2026 witnessed a mixed performance in the mid-size SUV segment. While the Hyundai Creta continued to lead the sales chart, the Maruti Suzuki Victoris and Kia Seltos recorded strong growth. The Tata Sierra’s entry into the rankings also adds another significant contender to an increasingly competitive segment.
