Hyundai's newly-launched Creta has emerged as the best-selling car in India during the month of May.

Hyundai's newly-launched Creta has emerged as the best-selling car in India during the month of May.

A total of 3,212 units of the mid-range SUV were sold in the period, hence it became the first non-Maruti Suzuki car to top the domestic monthly sales in more than a decade.

Hyundai CretaThe Creta also accounted for nearly half of the total cars Hyundai sold in the Indian market last month.

Though Creta was the best-selling car, Maruti Suzuki dominated the overall Indian market in May by selling a total of 13,865 units. On the best-seller list, the next four ranks were occupied by Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Dzire, Mahindra Bolero and Maruti Suzuki Eeco, respectively.