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Hyundai’s June 2026 sales data from India shows a clear shift inside the brand’s line-up: the Venue has emerged as Hyundai’s top‑selling model, ahead of the Creta and i20 family. For Nepali buyers, this matters because the Venue is not only sold here, it is also being assembled in Nepal at Hyundai’s Ramgram, Nawalparasi plant in partnership with Laxmi Group.
India slump, but Venue shines
Hyundai Motor India dispatched 39,635 units in June 2026, down year‑on‑year mainly due to a temporary production disruption after a supplier facility fire. Venue was the standout performer, contributing more than a quarter of Hyundai’s monthly volume, while models like Creta, i20 and Alcazar saw sharp declines.
For the April–June quarter, Creta (including Creta EV) still led Hyundai’s total numbers, but Venue closed the gap significantly on the back of over 50% year‑on‑year growth. Exter and Aura also reported healthy gains, while premium models like Ioniq 5 and Tucson remained niche.
Nepal angle: strong support for a locally assembled SUV
In Nepal, the Hyundai Venue is already a key product for Laxmi Intercontinental. It is offered in multiple variants, with prices generally starting around Rs 40 lakh and going up to about Rs 56 lakh, depending on trim and engine options, according to Nepali dealership pricing. These include 1.2‑litre petrol and 1.0‑litre turbo‑petrol engines, plus a diesel option in India‑spec, paired with manual, iMT and dual‑clutch automatic gearboxes.
Hyundai’s local assembly plant in Nawalparasi produces popular SUVs like the Venue and Creta, with the brand promoting the Venue as “proudly made in Nepal”. This local assembly helps soften the impact of import duties on fully built units and should support more stable pricing compared to completely imported rivals.
What this means for Nepali buyers
- Better parts and feature continuity: High demand for Venue in India and across the region increases the likelihood that Hyundai will keep investing in updates, parts availability and software support – all of which benefit Nepali owners.
- Resale value support: A strong regional sales track record typically helps residual values, making the Venue a safer long‑term bet versus slower‑selling models.
- Potential spec upgrades: India’s next‑gen Venue, revealed with a redesigned interior, larger dimensions and more safety tech, is expected to arrive there later in 2026. Given Hyundai’s history of aligning Nepal‑spec models with Indian updates, Nepali buyers can reasonably expect similar upgrades to reach the locally assembled Venue in the near future.
- Competitive small‑SUV segment: Venue competes in Nepal with the likes of Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon in the Rs 40–55 lakh band. Strong Venue momentum in India may push rivals to refresh their own offerings and pricing, which could translate into better deals or more equipment for Nepali customers across the segment.
For now, the takeaway for Nepali buyers is that Hyundai’s global and Indian focus on the Venue is increasing, and that momentum backs the long‑term viability of the made‑in‑Nepal Hyundai Venue as a mainstream urban SUV choice.
Current prices on Nepal AutoMart
- Hyundai Venue price in Nepal: Rs 41.96 lakh – Rs 59.96 lakh ex-showroom, 4 variants
- Hyundai Creta price in Nepal: Rs 53.96 lakh – Rs 87.96 lakh ex-showroom, 12 variants
- Hyundai Aura price in Nepal: Rs 37.96 lakh ex-showroom
- Hyundai Grand i10 price in Nepal: Rs 33.56 lakh – Rs 41.26 lakh ex-showroom, 5 variants
- Hyundai i20 price in Nepal: Rs 39.96 lakh – Rs 43.96 lakh ex-showroom, 2 variants
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV price in Nepal: Rs 1.04 crore ex-showroom
- Hyundai Tucson price in Nepal: Rs 1.08 crore – Rs 1.63 crore ex-showroom, 3 variants
Reported by the Nepal AutoMart news desk. Prices verified against Nepal AutoMart's own distributor-sourced data.
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