Hyundai online car bookings now open!
Buying cars in India is now only a click away with Hyundai opening bookings through its portal www.Hyundai.co.in. Online bookings are accepted for its range of cars, from entry-level Eon to the flagship Santa Fe. Customers can register and pay a booking amount ranging from Rs. 5,000-1 lakh to the preferred dealership without visiting the outlet. With 10 models, Hyundai is India's second-largest carmaker.
Redefining car purchase in India
Hyundai aims to generate 10% of its retail through the much easier and faster online booking system. Through the digital route, Hyundai wants to enhance its customers' virtual experience and enable prospective owners to book any car without physically visiting outlets. Hyundai Motor India MD & CEO YK Koo said the online booking will redefine car purchase in India.
Various options to choose from
MD & CEO Koo said the online booking would make "customers' purchase journey simpler, faster, convenient yet experiential." The booking portal offers the option of choosing the preferred car model, color, fuel type, variant, preferred dealership, state, and location. Paying a token booking amount will confirm the buyer's initial transaction. Customers can book the cars through the desktop and mobile versions of Hyundai's website.
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