CHENNAI, Jan 27 : Passenger car makers, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) on
Monday announced that it has sold over 6.75 lakh cars with ‘connected’ features since
their launch in 2019.
At present, HMIL offers connected car features in 12 out of 14 models in India.
In CY 2024, the contribution of connected cars in HMIL retail sales stood at 25.7% as
compared to 4.7% in CY 2019.
It offers connected car features in its cars through Bluelink – a technologically advanced
platform that enables easy flow of critical information between the vehicle and user’s
mobile device. It is an AI based technology with an inbuilt SIM in vehicle that enhances
user safety, convenience and security, a HMIL release said here on Monday.
HMIL introduced connectivity with the Hyundai VENUE in 2019 offering 35 telematics
features, focused on four key areas – Performance, Convenience, Safety and Security.
Hyundai Bluelink is currently offered in 12 models including i20, i20 N Line, EXTER,
VENUE, VENUE N Line, VERNA, CRETA, CRETA N Line, CRETA Electic, ALCAZAR,
TUCSON and the all-electric SUV IONIQ 5.
Mr. Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head – Corporate Planning, HMIL said, “HMIL was the first
OEM to introduce embedded connected car technology in India called Bluelink. It is
committed to India and every benchmark technology we introduce is aimed at improving
the ownership experience of our customers.”
Bluelink has significantly uplifted user and ownership experience, transforming cars into
lifestyle products, garnering appreciation of customers from across the country.
In 2025, the company further introduced the In-car Payment platform, which is an
evolutionary technology that transforms the vehicle into a seamless payment platform,
enhancing convenience and efficiency for customers.
“Today, connected cars drive a significant part of Hyundai’s overall sales in India,
surpassing half a million sales milestone. With the ever-increasing number of tech
savvy, convenience seeking, and young car buyers, I am confident that the demand
for connected car tech will rise rapidly in the coming years”, Mr Jae said.
(UNI)
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