Hyundai India has surpassed another milestone, they have rolled out the 5 millionth car from their assembly line today. The Next Gen Verna that rolled out from its Chennai factory today helped the Korean car maker reach his feat.
Commenting on the milestone Mr. Y K Koo, MD and CEO,Hyundai Motor India Limited said, “Hyundai has a remarkable journey in India by becoming the most loved and trusted brand by customers, partners and experts. Today we are very happy to roll out the 5 Millionth car with the Next Gen VERNA in the Indian market, the fastest in the Industry symbolizing Hyundai’s long-term commitment to the Indian market. Hyundai’s Modern Premium Brand direction is a commitment to offer world class and benchmark products meeting customers aspirations. We will continue this momentum with strong efforts towards customer delight through unique experiences to customers. We thank our valuable customers and partners for their support and trust in Hyundai.”
It may also be recalled that Hyundai rolled out its 1st Millionth Car the Santro in 2007 in just 8 years and 7 months post commencement of commercial production in 1998 and its 3 Million Mark was reached in less than 2 years and 8 months in July 2013 followed by next fastest 4 Million Mark in only 2 years and 4 months in Nov 2015.
Models that significantly contributed to Hyundai’s successful journey in the past two decades include Hyundai Santro, new models Hyundai EON, Hyundai VERNA, Hyundai CRETA, i10 GRAND, Hyundai ELITE i20 & i20 ACTIVE, Hyundai XCENT, Hyundai TUCSON and Hyundai ELANTRA.
Hyundai Motor India’s Domestic Million Milestones
1 Million | April 2007 | 8 Years & 7 Months |
2 Million | Nov 2010 | 3 Years & 7 Months |
3 Million | July 2013 | 2 years & 8 Months |
4 Million | Nov 2015 | 2 Years & 4 Months |
5 Million | Nov 2017 | 2 Years |