Hyundai Motor unveils an ambitious plan to introduce 26 models in India by 2030, including a localised electric SUV in 2026, as part of a global expansion targeting future mobility trends.
Hyundai Motor is preparing a broad push in India through 2030, unveiling plans for 26 launches and model updates as it tries to deepen its position in one of the world’s fastest-growing car markets. The programme was outlined at the company’s 2026 CEO Investor Day in Seoul, where Hyundai also described a global plan for more than 100 vehicle introductions and refreshes by the end of the decade. Reuters-style reporting on the presentation indicates that India will be a major beneficiary of that expansion, alongside North America, South Korea, Europe and China.
The Indian pipeline is not expected to mean 26 completely new models. Rather, Hyundai Motor India has said the programme covers a mix of new nameplates, full generation changes and product enhancements. LiveMint reported that seven of the planned entries will be new nameplates, while other products will be refreshed versions of cars already on sale. SUVs will remain central, but the company is also preparing hybrids, battery electric vehicles and extended-range electric vehicles, according to industry reports.
One of the first notable launches is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026: an all-new electric SUV developed specifically for India. Hyundai says the vehicle will be localised for the market and equipped with a next-generation infotainment system and level 2 driver-assistance technology. Hyundai also plans a new ICE-powered mid-size SUV, underscoring that its India strategy will not depend only on electrification. The company appears to be looking for openings in segments where its current line-up is thinner, including some categories that remain under-served in India.
Hybrids are set to play a larger role as well. According to Hyundai’s broader global plan, electrified vehicles should make up 60% of sales by 2030, up from 23% in 2025. In India, that matters because hybrids can appeal to buyers who want better fuel economy without relying entirely on charging infrastructure. Reports on the roadmap also point to strong-hybrid models, an MPV and off-road-oriented SUVs, as Hyundai tries to build a more complete line-up across powertrains and body styles.
The product blitz will be supported by a major manufacturing build-out. Hyundai plans to add 320,000 units of annual capacity in India as part of a wider 1.27 million-unit global expansion, and expects roughly 90% of vehicle content in India to be sourced locally by 2030. The company has also said it expects India to become a larger export hub, with about 30% of production shipped overseas to markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America. Hyundai’s long-term India investment is pegged at about ₹45,000 crore between FY2026 and FY2030, signalling that the market is becoming more central to the company’s global strategy.
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