HMI Rolls-out the 1st Hyundai EXTER from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur elevating HMIL to a full-range SUV maker
Hyundai EXTER comes to life through a seamless harmony between industry 4.0 automation, 4th generation robots and highly skilled HMI workforce
Chennai/ Mumbai, June 23, 2023: Hyundai Motor India Ltd, India’s first Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and the largest exporter since inception, commenced production of the Hyundai EXTER from HMIL’s plant in Sriperumbudur near Chennai, on 23rd of June 2023. Hyundai EXTER will elevate customer aspirations and provide unique and exciting experiences for new-age customers, inspiring customers to Think Outside.
Commenting on start of production of the Hyundai EXTER, Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “At Hyundai we have always been driven to establish industry best manufacturing processes, achieving product excellence, thus inducing an elevated sense of delights amongst our beloved customers. With optimum utilization of Industry 4.0 automation, HMIL’s state-of-the art production facility harmoniously integrates over 700 – 4th generation robots and highly skilled HMIL workforce to create superior mobility experiences for our customers. With the Hyundai EXTER we are venturing into a new segment that further enhances HMIL’s position as a full range SUV manufacturer.”
The Hyundai EXTER embodies the true outdoors with a contemporary and unique take on SUV design. The Parametric Front Grill and H-Signature LED DRLs highlights the SUV’s bespoke appeal. Hyundai EXTER creates a benchmark for customer safety by being equipped with 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger,Curtain & Side) as standard across all trims and offering 26 Safety Features across all variants and as an option on entry trims (E&S).
The Hyundai EXTER will come with 1st in Segment features including a Smart Electric Sunroof and an inbuilt Dashcam with Dual Camera. Hyundai Motor India’s first micro-SUV will also feature 60+ connected features via Hyundai BLUELINK making it the segment’s most connected SUV.
The all-new Hyundai EXTER is scheduled for a launch on July 10, 2023.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), is India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and the number one car exporter since its inception. Hyundai’s global brand vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ creates a sustainable outlook for future generations by offering mobility solutions with industry-leading technology.
HMIL presently operates with a robust network of 1348 sales points and 1515 service points across India. The strong model line-up consists of 12 car models across segments, Grand i10 NIOS, i20, i20 N-Line, AURA, VENUE, VENUE N-Line, VERNA, CRETA, ALCAZAR, TUCSON, KONA Electric and all-electric SUV IONIQ 5. HMIL’s fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts advanced production, quality, and testing capabilities. Hyundai Motor India Ltd. also forms a critical part of HMC’s global export hub with exports spanning 85 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
