KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hyundai to increase prices of its lineup from January 2024
- The price hike will be done to tackle the rising input cost and adverse exchange rate amongst other reasons
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has revealed plans to implement a price increase across its entire lineup starting from January 1, 2024. The decision to raise prices is in response to escalating input costs and other factors influencing commodity prices. However, specific details regarding the percentage or amount of the hike have not been disclosed by the brand. Explore further information about Hyundai's forthcoming price adjustment below.
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Hyundai Upcoming Price Hike
Hyundai has joined the list of other manufacturers set to raise prices across its lineup starting January 2024. The stated price hike is attributed to escalating input costs, unfavorable exchange rates, and the overall increase in commodity prices, among other factors.
Commenting on the price hike, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India, said, "At Hyundai Motor India, we always try to absorb the cost escalations to the extent possible and ensure continuous customer delight. However, it has now become imperative to pass on some portion of the rising input cost to the market through a minor price increase. The price hike will be effective from January 1st, 2024."
HMIL has also ensured its commitment to consistently undertake internal efforts aimed at minimize any potential future price impact on customers.
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HMIL offers a diverse model lineup comprising 13 cars spanning various segments, including Grand i10 NIOS, i20, i20 N-Line, AURA, EXTER, VENUE, VENUE N-Line, VERNA, CRETA, ALCAZAR, TUCSON, KONA Electric, and the all-electric SUV IONIQ 5.
Verdict
The upcoming price increase from Hyundai could impact prospective buyers intending to purchase a Hyundai vehicle in the upcoming year. Several other prominent OEMs have similarly declared a price hike effective from January 1, 2024. Anticipated increases are projected to fall within the range of 2 to 6 percent, varying across segments. Currently, the brand has not disclosed the specific percentage or amount of the upcoming hike.
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