Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition in India; Price Starts @ Rs. 5 Lakh

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Accent 2011 edition. The exteriors of the Accent gets a new look with chrome finish front grille lending a premium look. The body colored waistline molding now comes with chrome inserts to enhance the elegance. Also, the chrome garnish over license plate gives a classic look to the Accent 2011 edition.

Commenting on the new offering, Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, "The Accent 2011 edition comes with elegant styling which makes it more sophisticated and desirable. It is our continuous effort to gauge changing customer preferences and keep introducing new features in our products. We are confident that with the new styling the Accent 2011 edition will become even more popular".

Hyundai Accent 2011 Edition Price in India:

The Hyundai Accent 2011 edition will be available with a special price of Rs 501,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi)

The Accent which was launched in 1999 has won many awards including top ranks in the prestigious Hyundai Accent has topped the JD Power Asia Pacific IQS for 2002 and the APEAL study for 2001 and 2002.JD Power Asia Pacific ‘IQS' and ‘APEAL' studies. The wooden finish interiors, leather-wrapped gear knob & steering wheel, rear defogger and front & rear power windows come as part of the standard package in the Accent. It is also available with alternate fuel options such as CNG and LPG. Sold in the Indian as well as overseas markets, the highly popular Accent has sold over 3 lakh units.

Source: Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL)

Hyundai Santa Fe Launched in India @ Price Starting @ Rs. 21 Lakhs

Hyundai Motor India Limited, the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, today added one more product to its portfolio with the unveiling of its highly successful luxurious SUV - Santa Fe in India. With the introduction of the internationally acclaimed Santa Fe, which offers an unmatched combination of power and luxury supported by cutting-edge technology, Hyundai aims to grab a bigger share of the highly competitive SUV segment in the country.

In India, Santa Fe will be available with 2.2L CRDi engine – the most powerful and efficient engine in its class - that delivers a maximum power of 197PS/4000 rpm and an impressive torque of 42.9 kgm/1800~2500rpm – both highest in class. Available in six speed manual transmission, with an option of 2WD and 4WD, the high-tech engine incorporates a host of advanced technologies aimed at delivering an optimal balance of performance, excellent drivability on all terrains and a segment best fuel mileage of 14.66 kmpl (ARAI certified).

Speaking at the launch of the much awaited SUV, H W Park, MD & CEO, HMIL, said, "We are very proud to bring the Santa Fe to India. Globally, Santa Fe has already sold over 20 lakh units since its launch in June 2000 and we are confident that in India, Santa Fe will give us a competitive edge in the SUV segment and offer our customers the best in terms of luxury and performance. The launch today further reinstates our commitment to provide best in class quality and technology to our customers in India."

In India Santa Fe will be imported as CBU (Completely Built Units) from South Korea.

INDUSTRY LEADING SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Santa Fe underscores Hyundai's leadership in standardizing the industry's most effective safety technologies. It has been awarded a Five Star safety rating by NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) making it one of the safest SUVs to drive in. Santa Fe comes with a premium safety feature - ESP (Electronic Stability Program) which is one of the industry's most effective life-saving technologies, that integrates the functions of EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) system, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and TCS (Traction Control System) to ensure greater driving stability.

Another feature not seen in most of the other SUV in this segment is the six standard airbags including side and curtain Airbags for all three rows of available seating. The combination of side and curtain airbags help protect the head and body during side impacts, and keeps the passengers inside in the event of a rollover. The unique roll-over sensor monitor vehicular angle and can predict a rollover. The front-seat active head restraints help prevent whiplash by automatically reducing the space between a front occupant's head and the head restraint during a rear collision. The silica tyres feature a silica-based rubber compound that provides outstanding grip on wet surfaces and reduced rolling resistance for improved fuel- efficiency.

MODERN, AERODYNAMIC DESIGN THAT'S DISTINCTIVELY HYUNDAI
With dramatic styling that is assertive, yet graceful, the Santa Fe's exterior showcases the evolving face of the Hyundai brand. Its wide track provides a strong stance, sure footed handling and large interior room.

The Santa Fe has an assertive body-coloured front grille, rugged bumper design, confident sculptured lines and finely detailed head lamps. For a more aggressive appearance and impressive ground clearance, Santa Fe comes with 18-inch alloy wheels – the largest in class. Sleek styling makes the Santa Fe aerodynamic and standard roof rails help define its clean side profile, while adding to SUV functionality. The dynamic SUV image is further accentuated by aggressive features like twin exhausts, rear spoiler with high mounted stop lamp, high contrast rear combination lamps, heated outside mirrors with side repeaters and chrome accent door handles.

STYLISH, LUXURIOUS AND EFFICIENT INTERIOR PACKAGE
The Santa Fe is one of the most package-efficient SUVs in the market. The interiors feature an array of luxurious features and textures including leather upholstery to give the car an elegant feel and look. Designers have worked hard to make the Santa Fe ergonomically sound. The modern blue instrument lighting soothes the eye and provides vital vehicle information while the neat layout of the front fascia flows into the driver and passenger doors creating a dual-cockpit look.

With its spacious third row seat, the Santa Fe offers seven-passenger seating. The third row seat is split 50/50 and can be folded flat. The second row is 60/40-split. Total cargo space is generous with plenty of storage for items of different sizes. The flexible seating configuration is an added advantage on holiday trips and this feature significantly broadens Santa Fe's appeal.

Much attention has been given to the air conditioning to create a relaxing and refreshed ambience of Santa Fe. The dual-zone climate controls for the driver and front seat passenger bring a touch of luxury to the Santa Fe. Second and third row passengers will enjoy a new level of comfort, thanks to B-pillar-mounted adjustable vents, dual rear heating ducts and third row independent blower controls.

Other thoughtful convenience features for the driver include driver's side power window with anti-pinch system, steering wheel mounted audio control, leather wrapped gear knob, 10-way power adjust driver's seat with lumbar support , electrically foldable outside mirrors and cruise control for ensuring fatigue free driving and organ type accelerator pedal that minimizes driver's effort and prevents possible mishaps.

The In-Dash 6 CD changer Audio system is built into the dashboard adding convenience to the audio entertainment. Passengers will enjoy their audio experience all the more thanks to improved acoustic engineering resulting in reduced road, wind and engine noise. Other premium features include USB/ipod/AUX connectivity for unlimited music access, In-car cooler – a unit to keep beverages cool and make driving in summer a pleasure, cluster ionizer –an in-built system to improve air quality, multifunction sunvisors etc.

Demonstrating Hyundai's attention to detail, the Santa Fe boasts of ingeniously created storage spaces highlighting the vehicle's modern, integrated interior design. Front cup-holders with grip, utility tray in front central armrest, front door map pocket with bottle holder, dual sunglass holder, storage box with lid for third row, front seat back pockets, central arm rest with adjustable cup holders in the second row etc are all designed with soft-touch, high-quality materials and zero-tolerance fits are used throughout the interior to add more design harmony to the inside cabin.

Santa Fe will be available in an array of 4 exciting colours.

Courtesy: Hyundai India

Hyundai Santa Fe price in India: Between Rs. 20.95 Lakhs to Rs. 22.95 Lakhs

Hyundai Motor signs MoU with Vijaya Bank for vehicle finance

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter, and Vijaya Bank, a premier public sector bank, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed to mutually benefit both companies by better serving their customers.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing & Sales, HMIL and Sri K. Jayakar Shetty, General Manager, Vijaya Bank on behalf of their respective organisations. Sri Albert Tauro, Chairman & MD, Vijaya Bank and Smt. Shubhalakshmi Panse, Executive Director, Vijaya Bank were also present at the MoU signing ceremony.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Arvind Saxena, Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL, said, “We are pleased to announce this partnership with Vijaya Bank, which has a strong pan-India presence. With this association, we will be able to reach out to a wider consumer base with better and easier finance options. Also, the competitive rates and easily accessible locations of the bank will surely benefit our customers.”

Under the agreement, both Hyundai Motor India dealers and the bank branches will source Hyundai Motor India car loan business using their customer database. The tie-up is extended to cover financing options by all the branches of the bank in India. Both the partners will utilize and leverage each other’s strengths to cross sell Hyundai vehicles along with the bank’s car loans and schemes.

HMIL currently has a 296 strong dealer network and 592 strong service points across India, which will see further expansion by end of 2010.

Source: Hyundai Motor India Ltd

Hyundai Verna: Advanced Hyundai Verna Launched @ Price Rs 6.56 Lakh

India's largest car maker Hyundai Motor India today launched an advanced version of its mid sized sedan Hyundai Verna, price between Rs 6.56 lakh and Rs 9.22 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). This new car Hyundai Verna Transform will be available in two varints of 1.6 litre petrol and 1.5 litre diesel.

"The Verna Transform is all set to boost Hyundai's already superior line-up of products in India by raising the benchmark in the sedan segment," Hyundai Motor India Managing Director and CEO H W park told reporters here.

Hyundai Cars India has sold more than 80,000 units of the old Hyundai Verna, which was launched in September 2006.

Hyundai Launches Era & Spoprtz: New Compact Car Award Winning i20 Variants in India

Following the phenomenal success of the i20, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer in India, today launched its latest model – the all new i20, a premium compact car for discerning Indian customers.

In addition to the existing models, the all new Hyundai i20 will be available in two new variants – the Era and the Sportz. These variants of the award-winning compact car come with several new technology rich features which enhance its styling and also improve the fuel consumption. The Era has been introduced with both the petrol and diesel engine as the price leading variant while the Sportz will bridge the price and feature gap between the Magna and Asta.
Commenting on the launch, H W Park, Managing Director & CEO, HMIL, said, "We are pleased to announce the launch of the Hyundai i20 with new features and two new additional variants. While the variants are targeted at our customers who have different needs, the new features will help improve the i20 and make it even more desirable for our customers. We are confident that with the new features and additional variants the Hyundai i20 will become even more attractive and set new benchmark for this class of cars with improved styling, unique features and conformity with global safety standards."

The all new Hyundai i20 comes loaded with many smart features. It is the first in its segment to have six-speed manual transmission gears in the diesel variant. The additional sixth gear will facilitate smooth and fuel efficient driving, making highway driving seem like a cruise. The sixth gear will also enable low rpm operation of the engine, making the i20 diesel more fuel-efficient and leading to a lower NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) and lesser wear and tear of the engine.

The all new Hyundai i20 is the first-in-the-segment to have technology innovations like manual transmission shift indicators (diesel variant) an innovative gear prompt for the driver to change gears, leading to maximum fuel economy. The all new i20 design philosophy follows the brand's new identity. From the front grille to the enhanced interiors the styling is modern and reflective of current global trends. On the exterior it features all new Chrome Radiator Grille and outside rear view mirrors with integrated turn indicators while on the inside it features blue LED interior illumination, silver centre fascia and chrome finish on inside door locks. The other new features that have been added to make the car more appealing are Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) system and in-built USB port (in Magna) and several other attractive features like a burglar alarm, steering wheel with audio remote and passenger vanity mirror (in Sportz and Asta).

Hyundai is synonymous with world-class safety and low emission cars and the all new i20 debuts with the latest BS IV compliance. The vehicle also offers increased fuel economy across the entire range, which will translate into greater savings on fuel costs. As per the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the all new i20 petrol version (1.2 Kappa) is capable of delivering a mileage of 18.15 km/litre and the diesel variant (1.4 CRDi) can deliver a mileage of 21.93 km/litre which makes it highly fuel-efficient and economical to drive. Both the petrol and the diesel variant will comply with the recently introduced BS IV emission norms.

Designed for the "Uber Cool" auto enthusiasts, the new variants of the all new i20 will go up for sale immediately and the prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Era variant starts at Rs. 451,816 /- while as the Sportz, positioned between the Magna and the Asta will be priced at Rs. 531,817 /-.

Variant wise prices:

Model	Variants	(Rs) Ex-showroom, Delhi
i20 Petrol BS IV	Era	451,816
	Magna	491,816
	Sportz	531,817
	Sportz Option	516,816
	Asta	573,322
	Asta Option With Sunroof	618,276
	Asta AT	748,273

Courtesy: Hyundai Motor India Limited

Lee Myung-bak: President of Korea Visited Hyundai Motors India @ Chennai

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), is extremely pleased to announce the visit of His Excellency Lee Myung-bak, President of the Republic of Korea, and the First Lady Kim Yoon-ok to the Hyundai Motor India factory today in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Mr Chung Mong-Koo Chairman & CEO, Hyundai-Kia Motor Group, was also present on the occasion.

The President visited Chennai on the sidelines of his State visit to New Delhi, as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day Parade, 2010.

The President and the First Lady visited the factory premises and interacted with the employees. The President also felicitated Mr. Venu Srinivasan, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Chennai, for his continuous efforts in fostering greater Indo-Korean relationships.


Speaking on the occasion, Mr H W Park, MD, HMIL, said, "It is an honour for us to host the President and the First Lady at the Hyundai factory in Chennai today. His visit is full of symbolism with the East Asian region undergoing economic and structural changes. We are extremely proud of his presence here, and his kind words of encouragement have raised the morale of the management at HMIL."

The visit of the Korean President is a testimonial of the fact that India's economic integration into East Asian economies is growing at a fast pace. Korea's CEPA with India is the first free trade agreement with a member of the fast growing BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations. For India also, it is the first such agreement with a member state of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

His Excellency Lee Myung-bak is the 17th President of the Republic of Korea. He is a graduate of Business administration from the prestigious Korea University, and was one of the youngest CEOs to head Hyundai Engineering and Construction. His rich and varied experience reaches across many continents, from the Middle East to the Far East, Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe and South America.

Courtesy: Hyundai Motor India Ltd