TL;DR
Hyundai and Kia are approaching a global milestone of one million hybrid sales, fueling anticipation for the introduction of their hybrid models in the Indian market.
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. are on the cusp of a significant global achievement, with their combined hybrid vehicle sales projected to surpass the one-million mark for the first time this year. This milestone, driven by strong demand for mid-size SUV hybrids like the Tucson Hybrid and Sportage Hybrid, signals a growing global appetite for hybrid powertrains.
Between January and September 2025, the two Korean brands sold 831,933 hybrid vehicles worldwide, marking a robust 27.2% increase over the same period last year. If this momentum continues, their total sales for 2025 could exceed 1.1 million units.
With rivals like Toyota and Maruti steadily expanding their hybrid offerings in India, there's a clear incentive for Hyundai and Kia to introduce their established global hybrid technology into the Indian market. While specific plans for India are yet to be detailed, the success of their global hybrid portfolio suggests a strong possibility of these fuel-efficient models making their way to Indian consumers, potentially with models like the Seltos and Carens.
