India's connected mobility push gains momentum as Hyundai announces 1 million connected car sales by 2027
New Delhi, August 10
The government's proposed framework for vehicle-to-vehicle communication is likely to accelerate the adoption of connected mobility and safety technologies in India, with Hyundai Motor India targeting cumulative sales of 1 million connected cars by 2027.
The company's announcement comes days after the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a draft notification proposing the phased implementation of V2V communication systems to enhance road safety.
Hyundai Motor India Limited on Monday said it has crossed 0.8 million cumulative connected car sales in India, with connected vehicle adoption across its portfolio rising five-fold from 4 per cent in 2019 to 20 per cent in 2026.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of the government's proposed V2V framework last week, under which vehicles manufactured from October 2028 would be required to be fitted with V2V systems conforming to AIS-230. The proposed technology would allow vehicles to exchange real-time information such as speed, position and direction, enabling warnings for sudden braking, forward-collision risks, unsafe lane changes and approaching emergency vehicles.
The company introduced Hyundai Bluelink in India in 2019 with the Hyundai VENUE and has since expanded its connected-car ecosystem to more than 70 features spanning safety, security and convenience. These include remote vehicle monitoring, vehicle health diagnostics, location tracking, trip history, remote commands, in-car payments through Hyundai Pay, Digital Key, Digital Passport, Remote Immobilizer and Home-to-Car Connectivity.
Bluelink also supports more than 450 AI-powered voice commands across five languages, reflecting the increasing integration of software and artificial intelligence into vehicle ownership and driving experiences.
Hyundai said the technology has also delivered safety benefits, assisting more than 0.5 million motorists through SOS and roadside assistance services. It has supported around 15,000 crash notification interventions and helped law-enforcement agencies in vehicle tracing and recovery efforts.
The automaker aims to cross 2 million cumulative connected car sales by 2030 as it advances its Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) roadmap. Its technology progression has included OTA map updates, next-generation Audio Video Navigation Telematics technology and the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), introduced in 2025 with Controller OTA update capability.
The company said its upcoming mass-market electric SUV will offer next-generation connected-car technology as standard across all variants, bringing connected and electric mobility closer together.
The developments signal a broader shift in India's automotive industry from connected features focused on convenience towards vehicle connectivity that can increasingly support proactive safety and intelligent transport applications.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Hyundai's Bluelink has been a game-changer for my family safety-wise. The SOS and crash notification features genuinely help in a country where emergency response isn't always quick. 1 million cars by 2027 is realistic, but I wish they'd focus more on making these standard in budget cars, not just SUVs.
V2V communication is great in theory, but our roads have everything from bullock carts to e-rickshaws. Are we going to expect all vehicles to have this tech? The government needs to think about gradual implementation or it'll be chaos on our already crowded highways.
The 450+ voice commands in 5 languages is impressive! Very Indian - finally tech that understands us. But I hope they've tested it thoroughly in our noisy traffic conditions. Voice recognition sometimes fails even in air-conditioned rooms, so let's see 🤔
As someone who's lived in both India and the US, this is a huge step for the Indian auto sector. V2V could reduce accidents significantly if implemented properly. Hyundai's target is ambitious but achievable given how quickly the Indian market is adopting connected features.
Ye sab theek hai, but what about data privacy? My car knowing my location, trip history, and having remote command features - it's a bit scary. The government needs to have clear regulations on who owns this data and how it's protected. Otherwise good move towards connected mobility 👍
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