Saturday | May 03 2025 | 10:02:20 AM
Hyundai Motor India's (HMIL) 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.
Commenting on Hyundai i10 sales, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, HMIL said, “What makes this milestone even more special is the fact that the current generation of i10 has achieved up to 91.3 per cent localisation for the domestic market, while it is 91.4 per cent 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.
HMIL introduced the i10 in India in 2007 with several features including dual airbags, ABS and keyless entry. Over the years, the car has consistently evolved, setting benchmarks in its segment.
In its currently generation, the model offering has grown further, offering 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.
In FY 24-25, over 45 per cent of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios customers were first time car buyers and as over 83 per cent of Grand i10 Nios customers are married. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is extremely popular across the country, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Haryana, stand as its top three markets.
