Made-in-India Hyundai Exter Triumphs with Bold Export to South Africa - 2024

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has started exporting the made-in-India Hyundai Exter to South Africa, making it the eighth Indian-made Hyundai car to be shipped to the country. Exports account for nearly 20% of HMIL’s total sales, with the South African market playing a key role in this growth. Read the full story to learn more.

Hyundai Exter Begins Exports to South Africa

Hyundai India has confirmed that the Exter is exclusively manufactured at its Tamil Nadu plant in Chennai, making it the eighth Hyundai model to be exported to South Africa from India. Other models in this export lineup include the Grand i10 Nios, i20, i20 N Line, Aura, Venue, Venue N Line, and Alcazar SUV. The first batch of 996 units of the Hyundai Exter has already arrived in South Africa, with deliveries set to begin soon. Additionally, 2024 marks 20 years of Hyundai India exporting Made-in-India cars to South Africa. Interestingly, the South African market offers a broader range of Hyundai vehicles, such as the Palisade SUV, Staria MPV, and i30N hot hatch, which are not available in India.

Hyundai Car Sales Performance in August 2024

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) sold a total of 63,175 cars in August 2024, comprising 49,525 units in the domestic market and 13,650 units exported internationally. This indicates that Hyundai exports around 20% of its India-made cars. However, the company experienced an 11.6% year-on-year decline in overall sales compared to August 2023, driven by decreases in both domestic and export markets. On a positive note, month-on-month domestic sales saw marginal growth.

About Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter, launched in 2023 as the brand’s entry-level SUV, quickly became a hit in India, with 1,00,000 units sold in just one year. Its success is bolstered by the option of a factory-fitted CNG kit alongside the petrol engine, broadening its appeal to a wider audience. The Hyundai Exter’s price in India starts at Rs 5.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 10.42 lakh for the top-spec Hyundai Exter Knight Edition.