Hyundai Automotive SA has repositioned its 3 core ranges, cutting the respective starting prices of the Grand i10, refreshed i20 hatchback and Venue crossover…
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has cut the starting prices of its 3 most affordable (and indeed best-selling) models, lowering the barrier to buying a new Grand i10, refreshed i20 hatchback and Venue crossover.
Earlier in July 2024, we reported that the introduction of the refreshed i20 line-up had seen this hatchback’s starting price reduced to R309 900, representing a R23 600 saving over the pre-facelift model (in fact, all derivatives bar the N Line benefited from lower prices). Now, Hyundai Automotive SA has applied a similar strategy to 2 other likewise Indian-built models, effectively cutting prices across the range.
Just like the updated i20, the rejigged Grand i10 and Venue ranges switch from the South Korean firm’s earlier trim-level naming convention (which incorporated the “Motion” and “Fluid” grades) to the latest nomenclature, which uses the “Premium” and “Executive” equipment levels. Where applicable, N Line models remain.
When the facelifted Grand i10 range launched in Mzansi in August 2023, the portfolio comprised 8 derivatives – 5 hatchbacks, 2 sedans and a single light-commercial vehicle Cargo variant (effectively a panel van). Now, the line-up has been quietly trimmed to 6 derivatives, with a pair of 1.2-litre hatchback variants falling away.
At the same time, the Grand i10 range’s starting price drops from R239 500 to R224 900, a saving of R14 600 (as a reminder, this model plays the role of Hyundai’s most-affordable car, with the Atos having since been discontinued). Taking a closer look at the rest of the Grand i10 line-up, the sedan now starts at R279 900 (down R12 600), while the Cargo panel van’s starting price has been cut by R8 000 to R249 500.
What about the Venue? Well, this once 7-strong line-up now comprises 5 derivatives, with the starting price reduced by R19 000 to R309 900 (incidentally matching the i20’s entry point). This latest shuffle sees a couple of turbocharged 1.0-litre derivatives fall away, with the naturally aspirated 1.2-litre motor now also available in mid-spec guise.
At the new prices, the Venue Cargo panel van is now a considerable R30 400 more affordable at R321 500, while even the range-topping Venue 1.0T N Line’s price has been reduced, falling R6 000 to R499 900. Interestingly, the new Exter is scheduled to launch in South Africa towards the final quarter of 2024, when it is expected to slot in below the Venue.
So, are these price cuts the result of standard kit been stripped from the models in question? Well, after scouring the facelifted i20’s specification sheet we could find no evidence of such (in fact, the base model has gained a few features). However, we’ve not yet been able to perform this exercise with the Grand i10 and Venue since the specification sheets on Hyundai Automotive SA’s website still reflect the old ranges.
Hyundai Grand i10 price repositioning
| OUTGOING GRAND i10 RANGE | REJIGGED GRAND i10 RANGE |
| 1.0 Motion: R239 500 | 1.0 Premium: R224 900 |
| 1.0 Motion Cargo: R257 500 | 1.0 Premium Cargo: R249 500 |
| 1.0 Fluid: R277 500 | 1.0 Executive: R269 900 |
| 1.2 Motion AT: R282 500 | 1.2 Premium AT: R269 900 |
| 1.2 Fluid: R292 500 | 1.2 Executive sedan: R279 900 |
| 1.2 Fluid sedan: R292 500 | 1.2 Executive sedan AT: R309 900 |
| 1.2 Fluid AT: R323 900 | |
| 1.2 Fluid sedan AT: R323 900 |
Hyundai i20 price repositioning
| OUTGOING i20 RANGE | REJIGGED i20 RANGE |
| 1.2 Motion: R333 500 | 1.2 Premium: R309 900 |
| 1.2 Fluid: R348 900 | 1.2 Executive: R329 900 |
| 1.4 Motion AT: R366 900 | 1.4 Premium AT: R329 900 |
| 1.0T Fluid: R396 500 | 1.4 Executive AT: R349 900 |
| 1.0T Fluid DCT: R424 500 | 1.0T N Line DCT: R467 500 |
| 1.0T N Line DCT: R467 500 |
Hyundai Venue price repositioning
| OUTGOING VENUE RANGE | REJIGGED VENUE RANGE |
| 1.2 Motion: R328 900 | 1.2 Premium: R309 900 |
| 1.2 Motion Cargo: R351 900 | 1.2 Premium Cargo: R321 500 |
| 1.0T Motion: R397 500 | 1.2 Executive: R329 900 |
| 1.0T Fluid: R433 500 | 1.0T Executive DCT: R419 900 |
| 1.0T Motion DCT: R439 500 | 1.0T N Line DCT: R499 900 |
| 1.0T Fluid DCT: R477 500 | |
| 1.0T N Line DCT: R505 900 |
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