Hyundai Announces Price Hike Across Entire Lineup from May 2026
Hyundai has confirmed a price increase across its full car range in India. The change will start from May 2026. The hike will be small in percentage terms but will still affect almost every model in the lineup.
Extent of the Price Increase
The company has shared that prices will go up by up to 1 percent depending on the model and variant. The estimated hike range is Rs 5,500 to Rs 4.63 lakh depending on model and variant.
The increase will not be the same for all cars. Some models will see a small jump, while premium models may see a higher value change. Entry level cars will see a small increase. Premium models like Creta Electric and Ioniq 5 will see bigger value jumps.
Reasons Behind the May 2026 Price Hike
The company has stated that rising input cost is the main reason. This includes cost of raw materials, logistics and production. The reason given is rising input cost, which is now being partly passed on to buyers.
Hyundai has also explained that only part of the cost impact is being passed to customers. The rest is being absorbed by the company.
What This Means for Buyers and Vehicle Specifications
The upcoming price hike will not bring any changes to the cars. Features and engines will remain exactly the same, with only a slight increase in price.
A Look at Recent Price Changes Already Seen in 2026
This shows that prices have been adjusted multiple times in a short span. Before this announcement, Hyundai already made small price changes in 2026.
- There was a 0.6 percent price hike in January 2026.
- There was a Venue price revision after introductory pricing ended.
- Some models saw up to Rs 20,000 increase earlier this year.
Current Hyundai Model Wise Price List
For reference before the upcoming adjustments, here is the current pricing structure for the Hyundai lineup:
| Model | Price Range (Ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Grand i10 Nios | Rs 5.55 lakh to Rs 7.92 lakh |
| Aura | Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8.54 lakh |
| i20 (including N Line) | Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 11.53 lakh |
| Exter | Rs 5.80 lakh to Rs 9.42 lakh |
| Venue (including N Line) | Rs 8 lakh to Rs 15.40 lakh |
| Creta (including N Line) | Rs 10.79 lakh to Rs 20.20 lakh |
| Verna | Rs 10.98 lakh to Rs 18.25 lakh |
| Alcazar | Rs 14.50 lakh to Rs 21.06 lakh |
| Creta Electric | Rs 18.02 lakh to Rs 24.40 lakh |
| Ioniq 5 | Rs 46.30 lakh |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the new Hyundai price hike take effect? The change will start from May 2026.
How much will the car prices increase? The company has shared that prices will go up by up to 1 percent depending on the model and variant. The estimated hike range is Rs 5,500 to Rs 4.63 lakh depending on model and variant.
Why is Hyundai increasing its prices again? The company has stated that rising input cost is the main reason. This includes cost of raw materials, logistics and production.
Will the cars receive any new features alongside the price hike? The upcoming price hike will not bring any changes to the cars. Features and engines will remain exactly the same, with only a slight increase in price.
Are all Hyundai models affected equally by this announcement? The increase will not be the same for all cars. Some models will see a small jump, while premium models may see a higher value change. Entry level cars will see a small increase. Premium models like Creta Electric and Ioniq 5 will see bigger value jumps.
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