Hyundai holds onto market share by prioritising total cost of ownership

 The Korean brand has a reputation for offering vehicles that are affordable to purchase and run along with an excellent reliability record, resulting in models that represent excellent value for money across the vehicles life cycle.

Hyundai have consistently been the top selling importer in SA, meaning that all the cars that they sell in South Africa are imported from manufacturing facilities around the world.

Hyundai have enjoyed a proud and successful history in South Africa since landing on our shores in the early 2000s. Models like the Atos and Getz helped cement this brands reputation by offering affordable, reliable vehicles for motorists shopping in the entry level segments of the market.

Hyundai used this reputation as a springboard to expand their range which is now comprised of premium vehicles offered across the size and price spectrum while retaining the value for money attributes and a reputation for reliability, backed up by one of the best warranties in the business.

The Korean brand has a reputation for offering vehicles that are affordable to purchase and run along with an excellent reliability record, resulting in models that represent excellent value for money and a low total cost of ownership across the vehicles life cycle.

An extensive passenger and commercial vehicle range

Hyundai offer an eclectic mix of vehicles across passenger car and commercial vehicle segments. As always, their current range speaks to consumer demand with the majority of their passenger models currently offered being of the SUV body shape.

In the entry level segment Hyundai now offers the Grand i10 with a starting price of R224 900 and the i20 with a starting price of R309 900. The Grand i10 is the sole sedan offered and pricing starts at R279 900.

The extensive SUV range includes the Exter, priced from R269 900, the Venue with a starting price of R309 900 and the Creta with a starting price of R479 000. Hyundai’s large SUV, the Palisade, ticks all the boxes in terms of space and standard specification and retails for R1 204 500.

The space age looking Hyundai Staria is one of the best people movers available on the market today as it combines modern exterior styling with a well-appointed, spacious interior and frugal powertrain.

Models with a performance flair include the Hyundai i30 N and Kona N, which take inspiration from the brands World Rally Championship pedigree.

Hyundai also offers an extensive range of commercial vehicles. This includes the locally developed Grand i10 Cargo and Venue Cargo, that offer a safe loading space inside the vehicle by having the rear section converted into a load carrying cavity. These models are quickly becoming the preferred choice of last mile delivery services and security companies. The Staria panel van is a fully fledged van offering a cavernous loading space.

Hyundai’s medium commercial vehicle offerings include the EX-8 chassis cab, the EX-8 Dropside, the EX-8 van body and EX-8 tipper.