Super Performer Brand Hyundai VENUE to Close CY 2019 with 100,000 Bookings in Just Seven Months

·         Introductory Price Unchanged For Customers Since Its Launch in India

·         Success of India Propelled VENUE Exports to Overseas Market

·         Ships 1,400 Units to South Africa; Scheduled launch in South Africa on December 2, 2019

·         LHD Model is Under development; LHD Export Planned to Gulf, African and Latin America

Mumbai, November 30, 2019: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), India’s First Smart Mobility solutions provider and largest passenger car exporter since inception, today announced that the Super Performer Brand Hyundai VENUE is all set to close the Calendar year 2019 with 100,000 Bookings.

 The popularity and demand for Made-in-India VENUE is evident in the overseas market as well. Hyundai VENUE is ready to make its foray in the South African market from December 2, 2019, with the first major shipment of 1,400 units going to South Africa from the Chennai port today. The other markets of VENUE exports are Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius and Seychelles. Currently,  the 1.0 Turbo GDi with 7 DCT RHD (Right Hand Drive) model is being exported to all countries, including South Africa. The LHD (Left Hand Drive) model is being developed and is expected to be exported to the Gulf, African and Latin American regions.

Commenting on the VENUE’s success, Mr S S Kim, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said, “Hyundai VENUE has become the customers’ first choice in India and Global markets. Launched in May 2019, Hyundai VENUE has penned a new success story, having registered over 90,000 bookings (May-Nov, 2019) in India. Introducing a technology wave - First Connected Mobility in SUV segment - VENUE became the Talk of the Town since its unveiling last summer. Out of the 60,000 happy customers of VENUE, 22,000 opted for Blue Link Connected Technology Variant, which showcases customers’ trust on Hyundai Technology. Hyundai promises to continue this momentum in the Year 2020 with new products coupled with new technology.”

The gladiator trails of Hyundai VENUE is evident from the Customer testimonials.  The Brand Hyundai stands for youthful products, and is known for its large after-sales Service. Being a popular model and Customers’ Choice of the year, Hyundai Motor India stands with its customers absorbing all cost pressures and yet not having increased VENUE’s Introductory price since its launch in May 2019.   

About HMIL:

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC). HMIL is India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the number one car exporter since inception in India. It currently has 12 car models across segments SANTRO, GRAND i10 NIOS, ELITE i20, ACTIVE i20, XCENT, VERNA, ELANTRA, VENUE, CRETA, TUCSON, KONA Electric, India’s First Fully Electric SUV and the newly launched Grand i10 NIOS. HMIL’s fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts of advanced production, quality and testing capabilities.

HMIL forms a critical part of HMC’s global export hub. It currently exports to around 91 countries across Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Australia and Asia Pacific. To support its growth and expansion plans, HMIL currently has 502 dealers and more than 1,324 service points across India. In its commitment to provide customers with cutting-edge global technology, Hyundai has a modern multi-million-dollar R&D facility in Hyderabad. The R&D centre endeavours to be a center of excellence in automobile engineering.