MUMBAI: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is basking in the glow of rising consumer aspirations, with sunroof-equipped vehicles accounting for 53.2 per cent of total sales in FY2024-25. As open skies meet open roads, the sunroof has become less of a luxury and more of a must-have, showcasing the Indian consumer’s growing appetite for premium features.

That’s not all that's revving up, SUVs are now Hyundai’s undisputed road royalty, contributing 68.5 per cent to the company’s domestic sales, a sharp rise from 63.2 per cent in the previous fiscal. With a power-packed lineup including the Exter, Venue, Creta, Alcazar, Tuscon, and Ioniq 5, Hyundai’s SUV story is clearly in top gear.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd whole-time director and chief operating officer Tarun Garg said, “FY2024-25 has been a landmark year for Hyundai Motor India. The fact that two out of every third vehicle sold by us in India was an SUV is a testament to our deep understanding of Indian customers and our commitment to delivering innovation, safety and style. The doubling of ADAS variant contribution and growing popularity of sunroof-equipped models reflects the rising aspirations of our customers and their readiness to embrace global technologies. We shall continue to march forward with a focus on customer delight, offering products that are future-ready, feature-rich, and engineered for India.”

Sunroofs, once considered a luxury for high-end models, are now an option in 12 of Hyundai’s 14-model lineup. Meanwhile, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the tech behind modern-day driving safety saw its share double to 14.3 per cent in FY2024-25, up from 6.7 per cent the previous year. ADAS features are now offered in nine of HMIL’s models, underscoring the brand’s commitment to safety and sophistication.

Hyundai’s portfolio also serves up a smorgasbord of engine and transmission options, including Petrol, Diesel, Turbo Petrol, CNG and Electric, coupled with manual and automatic variants like iVT, AT, AMT, and DCT giving buyers everything from city zippiness to highway muscle.

As Indians look for smarter, safer, and sleeker ways to hit the road, Hyundai is clearly riding the winds of change sunroof open, tech tuned in, and all cylinders firing.