More than half of Hyundai’s domestic car sales in early 2025 featured sunroofs, reflecting a steady shift in consumer demand toward comfort-oriented features across vehicle segments in the Indian market.
04 Jul 2025 | 1524 Views | By Sarthak Mahajan
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has crossed a milestone of selling over 1.1 million sunroof-equipped vehicles in India over the past five years. The company reported that more than 52% of its domestic sales in 2024 included sunroofs, with the figure rising to 54% during the first half of 2025.
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Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has crossed a milestone of selling over 1.1 million sunroof-equipped vehicles in India over the past five years. The company reported that more than 52% of its domestic sales in 2024 included sunroofs, with the figure rising to 54% during the first half of 2025.
Sunroofs are currently available in 12 of Hyundai’s 14 models in India. The company has also localized the production of panoramic sunroofs to improve cost efficiency and enhance accessibility for a wider range of customers.
Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer of HMIL, noted that the company will continue aligning its offerings with changing customer expectations and focus on delivering value through technology and product innovation.
Hyundai stated that the rising share of sunroof-equipped vehicles points to evolving preferences among Indian buyers, who are increasingly opting for vehicles that offer enhanced comfort and convenience features.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. Established in May 1996, it is one of the key automotive manufacturers operating in the Indian market. The company has two production facilities located in Irungattukottai and Sriperumbudur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a combined annual production capacity of up to 850,000 vehicles. These facilities also include in-house engine manufacturing.
Hyundai Motor India serves both domestic and international markets. It has a presence across the country with a network of 1,366 sales outlets and 1,550 service points. It also plays a role as an export base, supplying vehicles to regions including Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australia, and South Asia.
The company’s product range includes hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Some of its models available in India are the Grand i10 NIOS, i20 and i20 N Line, Aura, Exter, Venue and Venue N Line, Verna, Creta and Creta N Line, Alacazar, Tucson, Kona Electric, and Ioniq 5. Research and development for some of these models is supported by Hyundai Motor India Engineering, located in Hyderabad, which develops models suited to local conditions and preferences.
The manufacturing operations include automated processes in areas such as body welding, paint, assembly, engine, and transmission, with an emphasis on quality control and environmental standards. Hyundai’s Indian Quality Centre in Faridabad focuses on testing and benchmarking for vehicle safety and durability.
Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) manages the company’s social initiatives, which include programs in areas such as road safety, healthcare for drivers, environmental projects, and community development.
Overall, Hyundai Motor India combines manufacturing, R\&D, sales, and community-focused activities as part of its operations in the Indian automotive sector.