Hyundai Sales September 2026: Creta Leads, Exter and Aura Drive Growth
Hyundai recorded 57,166 units in September 2026, up 10.9% year-on-year from 51,547 units in September 2025. Sales also increased 5.1% month-on-month from 54,396 units in August 2026.
The Creta remained Hyundai’s highest-selling model, while the Exter, Aura and i20 delivered strong annual growth.
Mahindra September 2026 Sales: Model-Wise Performance
Model | Sep ’26 | Sep ’25 | YoY growth | Aug ’26 | MoM growth |
Creta | 17,657 | 18,861 | −6.4% | 16,288 | +8.4% |
Venue | 11,466 | 11,484 | −0.2% | 11,365 | +0.9% |
Exter | 8,344 | 5,643 | +47.9% | 8,157 | +2.3% |
Aura | 7,530 | 5,387 | +39.8% | 6,685 | +12.6% |
i20* | 5,426 | 3,884 | +39.7% | 5,165 | +5.1% |
Grand i10 | 5,230 | 4,238 | +23.4% | 5,342 | −2.1% |
Verna | 762 | 725 | +5.1% | 529 | +44.0% |
Alcazar | 742 | 1,234 | −39.9% | 856 | −13.3% |
IONIQ 5 | 9 | 6 | +50.0% | 9 | 0.0% |
Tucson | 0† | 85 | −100.0%† | 0† | N/A |
Total | 57,166 | 51,547 | +10.9% | 54,396 | +5.1% |
Creta – 17,657 units: Hyundai’s bestseller saw sales decline 6.4% year-on-year but recover 8.4% over August. It contributed approximately 30.9% of Hyundai’s September volume.
Venue – 11,466 units: Sales remained broadly stable, slipping by just 18 units year-on-year. Compared with August, volumes rose by 101 units, or 0.9%.
Exter – 8,344 units: The Exter delivered the largest absolute annual increase in Hyundai’s range, adding 2,701 units. Sales rose 47.9% year-on-year and 2.3% month-on-month.
Aura – 7,530 units: The Aura added 2,143 units over September 2025, recording 39.8% annual growth. Its 12.6% monthly increase also made it an important contributor to Hyundai’s sequential improvement.
i20 – 5,426 units: Sales increased 39.7% year-on-year and 5.1% month-on-month. The i20 finished ahead of the Grand i10 by 196 units.
Grand i10 – 5,230 units: Volumes grew 23.4% over September 2025, although they declined 2.1% compared with August.
Verna – 762 units: The Verna posted 5.1% annual growth and the highest month-on-month percentage increasein the line-up at 44.0%, albeit from a relatively low base of 529 units.
Alcazar – 742 units: Sales fell 39.9% year-on-year and 13.3% month-on-month, placing the Alcazar slightly behind the Verna.
IONIQ 5 – 9 units: Volumes were unchanged from August and three units higher than a year earlier. The resulting 50% annual growth reflects its small comparison base.
Tucson – zero units, assuming dashes denote nil: Against 85 units in September 2025, this represents a 100% annual decline.
Auto Punditz Take
Hyundai’s growth extended beyond its highest-selling model. The Exter, Aura and i20 together added 6,386 units year-on-year, more than the brand’s net increase of 5,619 units, offsetting declines elsewhere in the range.
The Creta, Venue and Exter collectively accounted for 65.5% of September sales, highlighting their importance to Hyundai’s overall volumes. Meanwhile, the Aura and both hatchbacks provided meaningful support to annual growth.
