This Popular 'Made In India' Hyundai Hatchback Has Crossed 3 Million Sales Milestone

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reported that the brand i10 has achieved more than 3.3 million cumulative sales globally. Out of which, over 2 million units were sold in India, while 1.3 million units were exported to more than 140 countries. The main export destinations for the model include South Africa, Mexico, Chile and Peru.

The Hyundai i10 is produced with over 91% localisation for both domestic and export markets. HMIL remains the largest exporter of passenger vehicles from India, with exports accounting for more than 20% of its overall sales.

Hyundia introduced the i10 in 2007, has evolved through three generations: the original i10, the Grand i10 and the current Grand i10 NIOS. The model is offered with three powertrain options – 1.2L Kappa Petrol Manual, 1.2L Kappa Petrol AMT and 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (Petrol+CNG) variant. Over its 18-year journey, HMIL has consistently sold over 100,000 units annually in India.

The original i10 introduced features like dual airbags, ABS and keyless entry. In its current form, the Grand i10 NIOS comes equipped with six airbags, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), electronic stability control (ESC) and seatbelt reminders for all seats. Additionally, it features a touchscreen display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) and wireless phone charging.

During FY 2024-25, over 45% of Grand i10 NIOS customers were first-time car buyers. Around 83% of its customers were married individuals. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Haryana were recorded as the top three markets for the model in India.