HMIL stands strong as India’s largest exporter of passenger vehicles cumulatively, with exports contributing to over 20% of its overall sales.
Mumbai: Committed to the vision of ‘Make in India, Made for the World,’ Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced that its brand i10 has scaled over 3.3 million unit sales in India and export markets. Of these, HMIL has sold over 2 million units in India, and exported 1.3 million units to more than 140 countries. The top export markets for brand i10 include South Africa, Mexico, Chile and Peru. HMIL stands strong as India’s largest exporter of passenger vehicles cumulatively, fortifying its position as an export hub for Hyundai Motor Company globally.
Commenting on Hyundai i10 sales, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, HMIL said, “We are proud of the landmark achievement of surpassing 3 million cumulative sales of HMIL’s brand i10. With over 2 million units sold in India and over 1.3 million units exported to global markets, brand i10 stands as a shining example of HMIL’s commitment to delivering world-class products. What makes this milestone even more special is the fact that the current generation of i10 has achieved up to 91.3% localization for the domestic market, while it is 91.4% for the export models. This success reflects the trust of our customers, the strength of Indian manufacturing, and HMIL’s dedication to creating smart mobility solutions for the world. With our upcoming plant in Maharashtra, we intend to expand exports to emerging as well as developed markets, increasing contribution of exports to overall sales and solidifying our commitment to Make in India, For the World.”
Currently in its 18th year, brand i10 has evolved across three generations – i10, Grand i10 and Grand i10 NIOS, and presently comes with 3 powertrain options including 1.2 L Kappa Petrol Manual, 1.2 L Kappa Petrol AMT, and 1.2 L Bi-Fuel Kappa Petrol with CNG. HMIL has sold an average of 1 Lakh+ units of i10 annually in India, owing to its immense popularity and practicality.
Evolution of Brand i10
HMIL introduced the brand i10 in India in 2007 with several attractive features including dual airbags, ABS and keyless entry. Over the years, the brand has consistently evolved as per the expectations and aspirations of Indian customers, setting benchmarks in its segment.
In its currently generation, the model offering has grown further, offering numerous safety features like six airbags, ABS (anti-lock braking system) with EBD, 3-point seat belt and seatbelt reminder for all seats as standard, while providing latest features such as Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – Highline, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), cruise control, wireless phone charger, 20.25 cm (8”) touchscreen display audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Customer Profile
Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS represents the ideal first car for Indian families. In FY 24-25, over 45% of Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS customers were first time car buyers. This model is the preferred family choice, as over 83% of Grand i10 NIOS customers are married. While Grand i10 NIOS is extremely popular across the country, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Haryana, stand as its top three markets.