Hyundai Records Strong September Growth Driven by Exter, Aura and Hatchbacks

Hyundai registered domestic sales of 57,166 units in September 2026, marking a 10.90 percent increase over 51,547 units sold in September last year. Sales also improved 5.09 percent compared to 54,396 units in August 2026. While Creta and Venue remained the biggest contributors, growth came largely from Exter, Aura and the brand's hatchbacks. Creta led Hyundai's lineup with 17,657 units. This was a 6.38 percent decline from 18,861 units in September 2025, although sales improved 8.40 percent over August's 16,288 units. A new generation of the Creta has been spied testing, with a launch expected in 2027. Venue ranked second with 11,466 units, almost unchanged from 11,484 units a year earlier, while month-on-month sales rose marginally by 0.89 percent. Exter delivered the largest year-on-year volume gain in the lineup, with sales rising 47.86 percent to 8,344 units from 5,643 units. Aura followed with 7,530 units, growing 39.78 percent year-on-year and 12.64 percent month-on-month. Hyundai i20 sales increased 39.70 percent to 5,426 units compared to 3,884 units in September 2025. Grand i10 Nios followed with 5,230 units, up 23.41 percent year-on-year. Verna registered 762 units, improving 5.10 percent over September last year, narrowly moving ahead of Alcazar, which recorded 742 units. Ioniq 5 contributed nine units, while Tucson is no longer on sale. Creta remained Hyundai's largest contributor during the third quarter with 52,033 units, accounting for 31.39 percent of quarterly sales. Venue recorded 33,926 units during the quarter, up 22.71 percent, while Exter grew 47.73 percent to 23,311 units. Aura maintained fourth position with 20,032 units, and the i20 registered the strongest percentage growth among models during the quarter at 58.78 percent, reaching 17,329 units. Further down the order, Grand i10 Nios rose 24.95 percent to 14,627 units, Alcazar declined 35.94 percent to 2,460 units, Verna fell 12.66 percent to 2,028 units, and Ioniq 5 sales stood at 26 units. Hyundai will now expand its SUV portfolio with the Bayon, scheduled to launch on October 26.

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Monthly sales figures in the automobile sector help manufacturers and analysts track consumer demand and shifting preferences across different vehicle segments. Strong performances from entry-level and compact models often reflect broader middle-class purchasing trends in the domestic market. Meanwhile, the regular introduction of new variants and upcoming generations helps automakers maintain competitive momentum in busy segments.