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Hyundai cars in India (13)

South Korean carmaker Hyundai first set up a manufacturing plant in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in 1996. In two years after that, Hyundai launched the Santro in 1998. Since then, it has introduced models such as the Accent, Verna, i20, Santa Fe, Tucson, Creta, Venue and more. Hyundai is one of the oldest car brands in the country, and models like the Creta have been instrumental in the brand's success here. In fact, the Hyundai Creta has been the most-selling mid-size SUV for many years.

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Hyundai Exter
Hyundai Exter
Atlas White color image
Golden Bronze color image
Ranger Khaki color image
8
19.2-27.1 kmpl
Petrol, CNG
Manual
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue
8
17.5-24.2 kmpl
Petrol, Diesel
Automatic, Manual
Hyundai Aura Front View
Hyundai Aura Rear View
Hyundai Aura Rear View
Hyundai Aura Alloy Wheels
Hyundai Aura Front Right Three Quarter
7
17.0-28.4 kmpl
CNG, Petrol
Manual
Gravity Gold Matte color image
Midnight Black Pearl color image
Optic White color image
Titan Grey color image
Hyundai Ioniq 5
9
631-690 km
Electric icon
Electric
5 seater
Hyundai Creta Front View
Hyundai Creta Front View
Hyundai Creta Front Right Three Quarter
Hyundai Creta Front Right Three Quarter
Hyundai Creta Front View
9
17.4-21.8 kmpl
Diesel, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Hyundai i20 Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Right Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai i20 Front Right Three Quarter
8
16.0-20.0 kmpl
Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Titanium Black color image
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Verna
8
18.6-20.6 kmpl
Petrol
Manual
Hyundai Alcazar Front View
Hyundai Alcazar Front View
Hyundai Alcazar Front View
Hyundai Alcazar Front View
Hyundai Alcazar Front Right Three Quarter
8
17.5-20.4 kmpl
Diesel, Petrol
Automatic, Manual
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Front Left Three Quarter
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Alloy Wheels
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Front View
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Rear View
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Rear View
8
16.0-18.0 kmpl
Petrol, CNG
Automatic, Manual
Upcoming
Hyundai Bayon
Hyundai Bayon
Hyundai Bayon
Hyundai Bayon
Hyundai Bayon
Mid 2027
Exp. Launch
Petrol
Manual
SUV
Upcoming
Hyundai New Creta
2027
Exp. Launch
Petrol
Manual
SUV
Upcoming
Hyundai New i20
Hyundai New i20
Hyundai New i20
Hyundai New i20
Hyundai New i20
2027
Exp. Launch
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Hyundai Cars - FAQs

Hyundai cars generally offer a long list of features, polarising design and a relatively more premium interior compared to rivals.

Each brand has their own strengths, but when it comes to overall fit-and-finish of parts, Hyundai has an upper hand over Tata Motors.

Yes, Hyundai cars are generally reliable and offer a good ownership experience. Regular maintenance and driving habits also play a key role in ensuring a car runs optimally over the years.

Cars such as the Hyundai Creta N Line and i20 N Line come with some exterior tweaks, high-performance powertrains and tuned suspension setups over their standard counterparts.

Hyundai cars can easily be considered by anyone, let alone a first-time car buyer. Hyundai cars generally come with a long lost of features, and multiple powertrain options. Also, over the years, the company has built a huge service network in the country, enhancing the ownership experience of customers.

Need an expert opinion on your car related queries?

Trending Questions on Hyundai Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts

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Hi, I am planning to purchase a new automatic car and am confused between the Brezza ZXi 1.5L petrol automatic and the Hyundai Venue HX8 1.0L turbo DCT. Please advise me on which one would be the better choice.

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The choice will come down to what you value more in a car. Go for the Maruti Suzuki Brezza ZXi 1.5 petrol automatic if you want a smooth and relaxed drive experience. This Maruti Suzuki car uses a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is the smoothest type of gearbox around, and you will appreciate this in stop-start traffic. Go for the Hyundai Venue 1.0 turbo DCT if it's a more exciting drive you are looking for. The DCT gearbox is not as well-suited to stop-start city conditions and is more fun to drive, with quick shifts, and the powertrain is more peppy and lively. Ride quality is another aspect to look into; if it's mostly city, the Brezza has a more plush low-speed ride, whereas the Venue feels better at speed. Thus, if it's a relaxed city car you are after, pick the Brezza, and the Venue if you are looking for a fun-to-drive car and will have a lot of highway running.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Brezza
VehicleHyundai Venue
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Picked up my Elevate last weekend after months of comparing it against the Creta and Seltos. Three days in, the driving position alone feels like it was worth the wait.

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I want to choose between the Kia Seltos base petrol variant and the Hyundai Creta base petrol variant. My usage is mostly in city traffic, with limited highway driving. Please suggest which one would be better for me.

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Go for the Kia Seltos base petrol. Both the Seltos and Creta share the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, though the Seltos has moved to a new generation and thus offers a few more benefits, mechanically and with respect to electronics too. Around early next year, the Creta too will move to the new platform; thus, you could use this to drive a good bargain, and if you are getting a good deal, go with the Creta; else, we would lean towards the Kia. The Seltos base variant is also better equipped than the Creta base variant at a similar price point, giving you a more complete ownership experience from day one. Since your usage is mostly city driving with limited highway runs, the 1.5 petrol is well suited to your needs, offering smooth performance and good refinement in traffic. The Seltos also feels slightly more premium inside, which adds to the overall appeal. The Creta is still a very good car, but in this specific comparison, the Seltos would be the better option.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleHyundai Creta
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I am planning to buy a compact SUV and have shortlisted the manual variants of the Hyundai Venue HX5+, Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 and Tata Nexon Camo or Creative. Which one would you recommend?

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Go for the AX5 variant of the Mahindra XUV 3XO. It is the most spacious of the three, with a wide cabin that makes it a genuinely comfortable five-seater, and the turbo petrol engine is strong and enjoyable to drive. The Hyundai Venue HX5+ is the more refined and modern product overall, but it is not as spacious and does not ride as well as the Mahindra car. The Tata Nexon Camo or Creative is a solid all-rounder with good ride comfort and a strong safety reputation, but the 3XO offers more space and a more engaging driving experience. The only real drawback with the 3XO is the relatively small boot, but if you do not regularly carry large amounts of luggage, it is the best choice here.

VehicleMahindra XUV 3XO
VehicleHyundai Venue
VehicleTata Nexon
23h

I am confused between the Hyundai Creta King vs Kia Seltos GTX(A). The Creta gives me more features for lesser price, but those are just good to have features. The Seltos gives me a futuristic design but it is slightly costlier. My annual running is around 6000 km with most of it being in bumper to bumper Bangalore traffic.

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20h

Go for the Hyundai Creta as you're getting more value. The Seltos GTX (A) does look more futuristic and is more premium inside, but the Creta gives you more features for less money, and if those features actually make a difference to you in daily use, then it's definitely the Hyundai car you should go for. Mechanically, both cars are near-identical, so the decision really comes down to value for money and ownership experience. The Creta is the more cost-effective option for your usage.

VehicleHyundai Creta
VehicleKia Seltos

Last Updated on: 21 Aug 2026