Hyundai India rolls out its five millionth car

OD Newsdesk Published: October 17, 2013, 06:04 PM IST

Hyundai Motors India has rolled out the 5 millionth car at its manufacturing unit in Irrungattukottai, near Chennai. The milestone car was a Grand i10.  Hyundai started production in India in 1998. Hyundai has successfully completed 15 years in India, with an investment of $ 2.7 billion and production capacity of 6.8 lakh cars.

Hyundai Grand i10Hyundai

Hyundai boasts of 46% export market share and 20.3% in the passenger car segment. "The 5 million car roll-out is an important milestone and a symbol of Hyundai's long-term commitment to the Indian market. As we reach this significant landmark, I would thank our valuable customers, founding partners, employees, dealers and suppliers for their support and commitment. We will continue to focus our efforts in the Indian automobile industry through investments and world-class products," said B.S. Seo, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motors India.

Bo Shin Seo and Shahrukh Khan with the milestone Grand i10Bo Shin Seo and Shahrukh Khan with the milestone Grand i10

Through the fifteen years, Hyundai has also had an association with with Shahrukh Khan. Hyundai and Shahrukh Khan's association has been one of the longest brand ambassador associations in India.

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 4.98 Lakhs
Displacement
1186cc
Transmission
Manual
Max Power(ps)
75
Max Torque(Nm)
194
Mileage
24.95 Kmpl