South Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. saw its sales in India hit an all-time high in 2015 despite an overall economic slump, industry data showed Tuesday.

According to the data provided by its local unit, Hyundai Motor sold 476,001 cars in India last year, up 15.7 percent from a year earlier. Its share in the local passenger car market also rose to a record high of 17.3 percent. 

Strong demand for such new models as the Creta crossover SUV and the i20 Active led the way. In particular, Hyundai Motor sold more than 40,000 units of the Creta after its launch in mid-July.

Hyundai Motor also outperformed the overall market growth in India. 

Last year, 2.77 million cars were sold in India, up 7.9 percent from a year earlier, according to data compiled by a local automobile association. (Yonhap)