From Exter to Ioniq 5, there is now a Hyundai SUV for everyone, says MD & CEO Unsoo Kim

From the entry-level design, the Exter, all the method as much as the premium electrical flagship, the Ioniq 5, Hyundai Motor India now has an SUV for everybody, according to the business’s Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Unsoo Kim.

The Exter, the most economical SUV used by Hyundai, was introduced in July 2023. It is priced in between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.15 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Ioniq 5 was presented by the carmaker in January 2023 at the Auto Expo. Offered in a single fully-loaded alternativeit is priced at Rs 45.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

Apart from the Exter and the Ioniq 5, the SUV portfolio of the Indian arm southern Korean automobile significant consists of the Venue, Venue N-Line, Creta, Alcazar, Tucson and Kona Electric.

“At Hyundai, we take pride in being a full-range SUV maker,” Kim stated throughout a choose media rundown, including that from our most recent SUV, the Exter to the all-electric flagship Ioniq 5, “there is a Hyundai SUV for everybody”.

He stated that the Exter has actually gotten a stupendous consumer action because its launch, resulting in strong need, which in turn has actually sustained Hyundai’s sales momentum throughout this joyful season.

The Exter has actually currently bagged near 100,000 reservations. Throughout the duration from July to October, Hyundai offered 31,174 systems of the Exter with 7,000 systems in July, 7,430 systems in August, 8,647 systems in September and 8,097 systems in October

“We have actually started presenting digital improvements and market 4.0 automation procedures at our production center in Sriperumbudur. This has actually assisted Hyundai Motor India enhance capability and enhance production,” Kim kept in mind.

The carmaker just recently enhanced its yearly installed production capability at the Sriperumbudur center by 50,000 systems to 820,000 systems. It is looking to take it to 1,000,000 systems by 2025.

“Hyundai Motor India is actively working towards attaining its objective of a cumulative annual production capability of 1,000,000 systems. We intend on attaining this through capability optimisation at our Sriperumbudur plant and capability addition through our upcoming Talegaon plant, where production is set up to begin from 2025,” Kim observed.

Discussing improving the security element of Hyundai automobiles, he stated”We likewise prioritised standardisation of important security functions in our lorries, consisting of the addition of 3-point seat belts and seat belt suggestions for all seats throughout the Hyundai design line-up.”

“Hyundai likewise challenged the status quo through proactive intro of 6 air bags as basic throughout all versions throughout the design line-up,” he included.

In all, Hyundai offers 13 designs in India. Apart from those discussed above, the others are the Grand i10 Nios, i20, i20 N-Line, Aura and Verna. All 13 Hyundai vehicles now have 6 air bags as requirement.

Hyundai is likewise preparing to equip its whole line-up with sophisticated motorist support system (ADAS) in the next 3 years. Presently, 5 lorries– Venue, Venue N-Line, Verna, Tucson and Ioniq 5– of the carmaker boast this innovation.