Hyundai Motor India has shared some interesting insights about its recent sales trends, showing what customers in India prefer. The data reveals a strong shift towards SUVs and premium features, with two out of every three Hyundai cars sold being an SUV. Additionally, over half of Hyundai buyers are now opting for sunroof-equipped variants, highlighting increasing demand for style, comfort and a premium driving experience across segments. Here are more details: –
- To start with, more than half of Hyundai’s customers (53.2%) chose car variants that come with a sunroof. In fact, 12 out of the 14 Hyundai models available in India now offer a sunroof as an option. Only the Grand i10 Nios and Aura skip this feature.
- Hyundai has also witnessed a rise in the demand for its SUVs, with 68.5% of total sales coming from urban SUV models like Venue, Exter, Creta, Alcazar, Tucson and Ioniq 5. This is a notable jump from 63.2% last year, showing that SUVs continue to be the top choice for many buyers. In fact, the Hyundai Creta was the best-selling mid-size SUV in the country in the last financial year.
- Safety technologies are also gaining popularity among Hyundai buyers. As per the data, nearly 14.3% of all Hyundai cars sold came with an ADAS suite. This figure is more than double compared to last year’s 6.7%. Currently, Hyundai offers ADAS features in nine of its models sold in India.
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These sales numbers suggest that buyers are now looking for more feature-rich, stylish and safer vehicles. Whether it is the feel-good element of a sunroof, the commanding road presence of an SUV, or the peace of mind that comes with modern safety technologies, Hyundai seems to be ticking all the right boxes to match evolving preferences.
Currently, Hyundai has fourteen models in its Indian portfolio, comprising Grand i10 Nios (compact hatchback), Aura (compact sedan), i20 (premium hatchback), i20 N Line (performance-oriented premium hatchback), Exter (micro-SUV), Venue (sub-4m SUV), Venue N Line (performance-oriented sub-4m SUV), Creta (mid-size SUV), Creta N Line (performance-oriented mid-size SUV), Creta Electric (mid-size electric SUV), Alacazar (three row mid-size SUV), Verna (mid-size sedan), Tucson (premium SUV), and IONIQ 5 (premium electric SUV).
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