Midsize SUV Sales Surge in First Half of Fiscal Year 2027

Sales of mid-size SUVs measuring 4.2 to 4.5 meters grew by 52.20 percent to reach 4,71,951 units during the first half of fiscal year 2027, up from 3,10,090 units in the same period a year earlier. ## Sales Leaders Hyundai Creta remained the top-selling individual model with 89,727 units, though its sales dropped 9.68 percent compared to 99,345 units previously. Maruti Victoris took second place with 72,012 units, while Kia Seltos followed closely in third with 67,667 units after nearly doubling its sales volume from 33,955 units. Together, the top three models captured 48.61 percent of total category sales.

Brand Performance

Toyota Hyryder ranked fourth at 49,419 units, followed by Maruti Grand Vitara at 45,176 units and Tata Sierra at 39,468 units. Mahindra Thar Roxx recorded 36,521 units, while Tata Curvv and its electric version fell 18.45 percent to 11,047 units. Maruti Suzuki claimed the top manufacturer spot with a combined 1,27,239 units across the Victoris, Grand Vitara, and the new eVitara, giving the company a 26.96 percent market share.

Context

Automakers in India frequently introduce multiple nameplates within the same size bracket to capture different consumer preferences across fuel and electric options. The mid-size SUV segment remains one of the most competitive areas in the domestic passenger vehicle market.