Hyundai’s recently launched sporty hatchback, the Grand i10, has been rewarded with the Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY) 2014. The ICOTY award, which is considered as one of the most coveted awards in the Indian automobile industry, was given to Hyundai Grand i10 due to the quality, features and technology it offered to customers.
The Indian Car of the Year is an award started by an important jury of senior editors of all the renowned automotive publications in India. The Grand i10 has been selling like hot cakes in the country ever since its launch in September and the carmaker has managed to sell over 35,000 units. This award will make the car even more popular and help it garner more sales.
B S Seo, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, on receiving the award said, “We are honoured to win the most prestigious automotive award - The Indian Car of the Year 2014. The Grand is a world-class product developed for the Indian market and winning the ICOTY 2014 marks its phenomenal success. The ICOTY 2014 symbolises Hyundai’s commitment to Indian customers by offering high standards of quality, durability and reliability. Grand has consolidated Hyundai’s position as a trendsetter and leader in the premium compact car segment. We are humbled by the overwhelming response and appreciation Grand has received by the customers, media and jurors. We thank our customers for making Hyundai Grand a grand success.”
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