Hyundai Claims Fastest 8 Millionth Car Rollout In India

Hyundai India is laying claim to the fact that it has taken the shortest time to manufacture 80 lakh cars amongst any manufacturer in India. The feat took the second-largest car manufacturer in the country a total of 19 years and 6 months.

The 8 millionth car was a new 2018 Creta facelift which rolled off the company’s plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. To put things into perspective, it took Hyundai one year and seven months to reach the latest millionth car rollout, much less than the eight years it took to achieve the first millionth!

Expect Hyundai to roll out special editions of its cars, and special offers on new car purchases to celebrate the 20th year anniversary soon. Does Hyundai have something special up its sleeve to make this celebration even more memorable (wink, wink, new Santro, wink)? We will have to wait and see.

Here’s what Hyundai had to say about this gargantuan achievement:

Press Release

Hyundai Motor India Rolls out Fastest 8 Millionth Car in 19 Years 6 Months

- ‘Evolution of Revolution’ Since 1998
- Committed for last 20 years to “Make in India for the World”
- Roll-Out of New 2018 CRETA marks the 8 Millionth Car Production
- Targets to achieve 10 Million Units in First Half of 2021

New Delhi, June 11, 2018: Hyundai Motor India Limited, the second largest manufacturer of passenger cars and the largest exporter since inception marked the 8 Millionth car Milestone with the rollout of India’s most loved and awarded SUV – The New 2018 CRETA. The fastest 8 Millionth milestone marks Hyundai’s remarkable successful journey of 20 years in India and its commitment to offer world - class Modern Premium and benchmark products meeting customers aspirations. Since inception, Hyundai Motor India has sold 5,300,967 units in the Indian Market and 2,703,581 units in exports globally.

Hyundai rolled out its first Million car, SANTRO, in 2006, just 8 years after commencement of commercial production in 1998. Thereafter, production picked up momentum, with the next million milestone being achieved within an average of 18 -19 months. Hyundai’s consistent focus towards delivering the World-Class quality of its ‘Modern Premium’ products led to highest-ever domestic sales of 5,36,241 units – a growth of 5.2% in Financial Year 17-18.

Commenting on this remarkable achievement, Mr. Y.K Koo, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited said, “Evolution of a Revolution is Hyundai’s DNA. Today marks a momentous and landmark day in the history of Hyundai Motor India with the achievement of 8 Millionth Milestone. Hyundai is the only manufacturer to achieve this feat in the shortest span of time while strengthening our Manufacturing Excellence, Customer Experience, Marketing Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility. In our evolving journey to becoming India's most Loved and Trusted brand, we have pushed the boundaries and taken on new challenges at every step. Our vision is to deliver on the promise of becoming the ‘Lifetime Partners in Automobile and beyond’. I dedicate this achievement to our valuable customers and every member of the Hyundai family.”

“Thanking 8 Million Customers and remembering their Brilliant Moments with Hyundai cars, we will be launching a series of activities and Emotionally Connecting Campaigns to mark the 20th year of excellence in Sales and Production in India. “ – he added.

Hyundai Motor India’s Sales Milestones