Hyundai cars in India (16)

Hyundai entered India in 1996 and began production at its Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai in 1998. Since then, the company has grown into one of the country’s largest passenger-car manufacturers, with its Indian operations producing more than 13.5 million vehicles globally, including over 9.6 million sold in India and more than 3.9 million exported to 150 countries.

Today, Hyundai’s India range spans hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and EVs, from the Grand i10 Nios to the Ioniq 5. The SUV line-up includes the Exter, Venue, Creta and Alcazar, while the Creta Electric and Ioniq 5 cover its EV offerings. Prices range from around Rs 5.60 lakh to over Rs 55 lakh, ex-showroom. 

Are Hyundai Cars Safe?

Hyundai offers six airbags and three-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats across its current range. Crash-test ratings, however, differ between models and tests:

• Hyundai Venue: 5 stars in Bharat NCAP, scoring 31.15/32 for adult and 44.46/49 for child occupant protection.
• Hyundai Verna: 5 stars in Global NCAP, scoring 28.18/34 for adult and 42/49 for child protection. Its bodyshell and footwell were rated unstable.
• Hyundai Creta: 3 stars for adult and child protection in Global NCAP’s 2022 test. The tested two-airbag variant had an unstable bodyshell.
• Hyundai i20: 3 stars for adult and child protection in Global NCAP’s 2022 test.
• Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: 2 stars for adult and child protection in its 2020 Global NCAP test.
• Exter, Aura, Alcazar, Creta Electric and Ioniq 5: No publicly listed Bharat NCAP or Global NCAP rating at present.

Which Hyundai Car Is Right For Your Needs?

Upcoming Hyundai Cars In India

• Hyundai Compact EV: Expected in late 2026, this will sit below the Creta Electric and bring Hyundai’s electric offering to a lower price point.
• Hyundai Bayon: Also expected in late 2026, the Bayon will add another compact SUV to Hyundai’s line-up and sit below the Creta in terms of size.
• Next-gen Hyundai Creta: Expected in 2027, the next-generation Creta will continue Hyundai’s presence in the midsize SUV segment with a new platform and updated styling and technology.
• Next-gen Hyundai i20: Expected in 2027, the new i20 will continue Hyundai’s premium hatchback offering, positioned above the Grand i10 Nios.
• Next-gen Hyundai i10: Expected in late 2027, the new-generation hatchback will continue to serve as Hyundai’s entry-level offering in India.
• Hyundai Palisade: Expected in 2028, the Palisade will bring Hyundai into the full-size SUV space in India and is expected to use a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain.