The mid-size SUV segment between 4.2 meters and 4.5 meters witnessed huge growth in April 2026, registering total sales of 74,098 units compared to 42,919 units sold in April 2025. It registered a healthy growth of 72.65%, driven by several new launches including Maruti Victoris, Tata Sierra and Renault Duster.
4.2 million to 4.5 million SUV sales by April 2026
Despite increasing competition, Hyundai Creta/EV continued to lead the segment with sales of 15,291 units and a market share of 20.64%. However, Creta sales declined by 10.14% year-on-year compared to 17,016 units sold in April 2025.
Maruti Victoris took the second position with sales of 13,701 units in its first month, garnering 18.49% segment share. Kia Seltos emerged as one of the biggest gainers among the established players. Sales grew 72.22% year-on-year to 10,566 units, up from 6,135 units sold last year. The Toyota Highrider also recorded an impressive growth of 96.36%, with sales almost doubling to 9,115 units.
Maruti Grand Vitara recorded a steady growth of 7.88% with sales of 7,718 units. Tata Sierra, another newcomer, took the sixth position with 7,316 units in its first month. Renault Duster made a comeback in April 2026 with sales of 2,359 units. Among German rivals, the Skoda Kushaq registered a strong growth of 136.40% at 1,851 units, while the Volkswagen Taigun surged 33.59% at 1,543 units.
Tata Curve/EV, on the other hand, saw a huge decline of 55.45% year-on-year with sales falling to 1,403 units. MG ZS EV and MG Astor also recorded negative growth. Mahindra’s BE6 registered a healthy growth of 112.73% with sales of 1,170 units, while the Honda Elevate managed relatively steady volumes at 1,036 units.
Performance as per OEM
Maruti Suzuki emerged as the largest OEM in the 4.2m-4.5m SUV segment in April 2026, mainly driven by the strong debut of the Victories. Combined sales of Victoris and Grand Vitara stood at 21,419 units, giving Maruti a dominant segment share of 28.91%.
Hyundai, despite the Creta continuing as the best-selling model in the segment, slipped to second place in the OEM rankings with 15,291 units. Creta sales were down 10.14% year-on-year, indicating increasing pressure from new rivals entering the segment. Hyundai is preparing to launch the new generation Creta and Bayon based crossover SUVs in the coming months, which will help it take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki’s Victoris + Grand Vitara combo as well as others.
Toyota and Kia also recorded strong growth. Toyota’s HyRyder almost doubled its sales with a 96.36% year-on-year growth, while the Kia Seltos registered a healthy growth of 72.22%. Tata Motors also got a big boost with the arrival of the Sierra, taking combined sales of the Sierra and Curve to 8,719 units. Among European brands, the Skoda Kushaq registered an impressive growth of 136.4%, while the Volkswagen Taigun registered a consistent growth of 33.59%.
MG Motor saw a decline in volumes under pressure from both the ZS EV and Astor, while Mahindra saw moderate gains from the BE6 despite a sharp decline in the XUV400. Renault’s return to the segment with the Duster has added new competition, although volumes are still relatively low at this stage. Overall, the segment is witnessing a sea change, with several new launches leading to a significant shift in OEM rankings and market share.
