“WE HOLD ADEQUATE SYNERGIES TO DEVELOP ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR INDIA”

Envisioning India at the heart of global manufacturing and commerce, Hyundai, began its journey in India 25 years ago, moving towards mutual progress. The company is proud to have come this far in India, developing a sustainable and thriving ecosystem leading to the collective evolution of the Indian automotive industry. In an exclusive interview, S S Kim, Former Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd spoke to Kruti Bharadva on how Hyundai is India’s leading smart mobility solutions provider redefining the mobility landscape with products that take customer aspirations to new heights.

-  Kruti Bharadva

Give us a sense of understanding of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) presence in India, product portfolios and market share?

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception. As India’s progressive brand, Hyundai continues to redefine customer experiences by introducing products and services that suit the needs of millennials and Gen Z. Our product portfolio includes 12 models across segments starting from Santro, Grand i10 Nios, all-new i20, i20 n line, Aura, Venue, spirited new Verna, all-new Creta, Alcazar, Elantra, new 2020 Tucson & Kona Electric.

The demand for SUV’s continues to surge as customers love for Hyundai SUVs – Creta, Venue, Tucson and Kona Electric along with the newly launched Alcazar made us the highest selling SUV brand in India. We introduced Alcazar, a truly versatile six and seven-seater SUV that has captivated the hearts and minds of customers across the nation. With our stellar lineup of Five SUVs, we have secured market leadership in the SUV segment, capturing a market share of 22.2 per cent with a sale of 2,12,777 units till October 2021. The company sold 1.25 lakh units of new-gen Creta in 2021 alone and sold over 2.15 lakh units of the model since its launch in March 2020. Cumulatively, the vehicle has registered a sale of over six lakh units in the domestic market since its launch in 2015.

Hyundai Motor India Engineering is a centre with one of the most advanced research and development facilities which focuses on state-of-the-art product and design engineering and rigorous quality enhancement