Berbeza dengan pasaran Malaysia, Hyundai Creta telah mencapai kejayaan yang luar biasa di India dengan melebihi jualan sebanyak 1,000,000 unit sejak pelancarannya pada tahun 2015. Menurut Hyundai Motor India, Creta dijual dengan kadar yang luar biasa, iaitu satu unit setiap lima minit! Selain kejayaannya di India, Creta juga telah dieksport sebanyak 280,000 unit dari negara tersebut.
Creta menyumbang 26.1% daripada jumlah jualan domestik tahunan Hyundai pada tahun 2023 dan memegang bahagian pasaran yang besar sebanyak 30.7% dalam segmen SUV sederhana.
Kini dalam generasi kedua di India, Creta menerima kemas kini baru-baru ini, yang mengakibatkan lebih daripada 60,000 tempahan untuk model baru tersebut. Dengan harga berkisar antara Rs 10,99,900 (RM63,445) hingga Rs 20,14,900 (RM116,225), Creta bersaing dengan beberapa model terkenal lain di pasaran, termasuk Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, dan MG Astor.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has gained the brand a listing in the Guinness World Records with an altitude achievement by the Hyundai Kona Electric. The first fully Made-in-India electric SUV was driven to an altitude of 5,731 metres at the Sawula Pass in Tibet, breaking the previous record of 5,715.28 metres set by any electric car.
During the entire drive, the Kona Electric was charged every night using portable chargers that are provided as standard with the e-SUV. The crew reported that there were no performance issues while climbing the peaks. When descending on the steep gradients, the smart power regeneration system in the vehicle helped to improve the driving range.
Electric powerplant of Kona Electric produces 136 ps/395 Nm. The range on a full charge is certified at 452 kms.
With this achievement, the Kona Electric has proven its reliability, even in extreme operating conditions. During the journey, it performed as a true SUV and coped with harsh weather conditions like low temperatures, continuous snowfall and icy terrain. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system helped the driver to maintain control as it ensured the stability of the vehicle in all road conditions.
‘Emission Impossible Mission’
Commenting on this achievement, S.S. Kim, MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India said: “Hyundai KONA Electric making to the prestigious Guinness World Records feat is a very proud moment for everyone and remarkable feat for HMIL. KONA Electric has brought Electric Revolution by demolishing various myths about electric vehicles and is a true expression of Hyundai’s spirit of staying ahead of the curve. Under the ‘Emission Impossible Mission’, KONA Electric has proved its mettle in the world’s toughest terrains without compromising its performance.”
The Kona Electric, priced at Rs 23.71 lakh (around RM135,500) is the First Long Range Green SUV in India with a certified range of 452 kms on a fully charged battery pack. To avoid any range anxiety, customers are provided with two chargers along with the car – a portable charger and an AC Wall Box Charger.
Additionally, in certain Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, a Special Kona Electric fleet (KONA Electric to KONA Electric) fitted with power converter will provide emergency charging support to owners. All Hyundai dealerships which sell the Kona Electric have 7.2 kW AC Charger stations which are available to customers.
