Hyundai Creta Dominates The List Of Top 5 Best Selling Compact SUVs In India In June 2024

The growing popularity of SUVs is evident, but not everyone opts for a full size model, considering the traffic situation of our urban citiesHence, relatively smaller, compact SUVs have thrived in India due, also due to their extensive feature list and multiple engine options. 

While the Hyundai Creta continued to dominate this segment, let’s take a look at the other models that made their place in the top 5 best selling compact SUVs of June 2024.

Hyundai Creta

It's no surprise that the Hyundai Creta continues to dominate the compact SUV space in India. Since its launch in 2015, the Creta has remained popular among Indian car buyers due to its wide feature set, an upmarket cabin, and multiple powertrain choices. In June 2024, with over 16,000 units sold, the Creta topped the compact SUV sales chart, up from 14,662 units sold the previous month.

Key Highlights

Price Range (Creta): Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom)

Price Range (Creta N Line): Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.45 lakh (ex-showroom)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency:

• 1.5-litre petrol with 6-speed MT: 17.4 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with CVT: 17.7 kmpl

• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 7-speed DCT: 18.4 kmpl

• 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed MT: 21.8 kmpl

• 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed AT: 19.1 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol / Diesel

The facelifted 2024 Hyundai Creta is offered with three engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering 115 PS and 144 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT; a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 160 PS and 253 Nm, mated only to a 7-speed DCT; and a 1.5-litre diesel engine generating 116 PS and 250 Nm, available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.

Coming on to the Creta’s feature set, the top-spec variants come equipped with dual 10.25-inch displays for infotainment and the digital instrument cluster, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a Bose sound system. On the safety front it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS features including adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Maruti Grand Vitara was the second highest selling compact SUV in June 2024. . With 9,679 units sold , there was a slight dip from the previous month's 9,736 units. Compared to the sales in June 2023, the Grand Vitara had crossed 10,000 sales but saw an 8 percent decline when compared to June 2024 sales numbers. It's worth noting that, apart from the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, the Grand Vitara is the only SUV in the list offered with a strong-hybrid engine option.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 10.99 lakh to Rs 19.93 lakh (ex-showroom)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency:

• 1.5-litre petrol with 5-speed MT: 21.11 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with 6-speed AT: 20.58 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with 5-speed MT and AWD: 19.38 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with strong-hybrid powertrain and e-CVT: 27.97 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol

Maruti offers the Grand Vitara with two engine options: a 103 PS 1.5-litre petrol mild-hybrid and a 116 PS 1.5-litre strong-hybrid powertrain. The petrol variant is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, while the hybrid version comes with an e-CVT. A notable feature of the Grand Vitara is that the standard petrol engine can also be equipped with an optional all-wheel drivetrain.

The Grand Vitara comes equipped with features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, cruise control, automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, and a wireless phone charger. On the safety front, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and electronic stability control.

Kia Seltos

Like its sibling, the Kia Seltos also received a mid-life update which made its debut in July 2023 with updated design and new features. It maintains its third spot with 6,306 units sold in June 2024, marking a 76 percent year-on-year growth from 3,578 units sold in June 2023. Additionally, similar to the Creta, the Seltos is offered with three engine options: a naturally aspirated petrol, a turbo-petrol, and a diesel engine option.

Key Highlights

Price Range : Rs 10.90 lakh to Rs 20.34 lakh (ex-showroom)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency:

• 1.5-litre petrol with 6-speed MT: 17 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with CVT: 17.7 kmpl

• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 6-speed clutchless manual: 17.7 kmpl

• 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 7-speed DCT: 17.9 kmpl

• 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed clutchless manual: 20.7 kmpl

• 1.5-litre diesel with 6-speed AT: 19.1 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol / Diesel

Engine options in the Kia Seltos include: a 115 PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 116 PS 1.5-litre diesel, a 160 PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. Depending on the engine option you choose, the Seltos can be configured with a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), a CVT, a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

As far as features are concerned, the Kia Seltos comes equipped with dual 10.25-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment and digital driver’s display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a Bose sound system, a powered driver’s seat, and a wireless phone charger.

Safety features include, six airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control and ADAS. 

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Coming in fourth place is the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, with 4,275 units sold in June 2024, which is an increase of 9 percent from May 2024's 3,906 units and 52 percent from the 2,821 units sold in June 2023. The Hyryder is a rebadged avatar of the Grand Vitara with similar engine options and feature set.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 11.14 lakh to Rs 20.19 lakh (ex-showroom)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency:

• 1.5-litre petrol with 5-speed MT: 21.12 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with 6-speed AT: 20.58 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with 5-speed MT and AWD: 19.39 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with strong-hybrid powertrain and e-CVT: 27.97 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol

The Urban Cruiser Hyryder is powered by a 103 PS 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired to a mild hybrid powertrain, which can also be equipped with a strong-hybrid system boosting its output to 116 PS. The hybrid variant is paired with an e-CVT, whereas the petrol engine is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Additionally, you can also opt for all-wheel drivetrain with 103 PS petrol unit.

Features on board the Hyryder include a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,  a 7-inch digital driver’s display, a head-up display, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charger and cruise control. On the safety front, it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera. 

Honda Elevate

Finally making its way into the June 2024’s top 5 best selling compact SUVs list is the Honda Elevate, which not only surpasses the VW Taigun but also experiences a 39 percent increase in sales from the previous month. Among all the vehicles listed, the Elevate is the only SUV offered with a single petrol engine option.

Key Highlights

Price Range: Rs 11.91 lakh to Rs 16.81 lakh (ex-showroom)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency:

• 1.5-litre petrol with 6-speed MT: 15.31 kmpl

• 1.5-litre petrol with CVT: 16.92 kmpl

Fuel Type: Petrol

Offered with a sole 121 PS/145 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine, the Honda Elevate can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT-type automatic transmission. Its feature list includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, a wireless phone charger, automatic climate control, and connected car technology. Passenger safety is taken care of with six airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera with parking sensors, electronic stability control, a blind spot view monitor and ADAS features.

So these are the compact SUVs that topped the sales charts in India for June 2024. Were you surprised to see or rather, not see any Volkswagen or Skoda model on the list? Let us know your thoughts and pick in the comments section below.