~Verna CRDi clocks an outstanding 38.7 kmpl, Petrol version musters an impressive 21.46 kmpl ~
New Delhi, Jan 14, 07:: It was a Sunday with a difference for 60 Verna owners in Delhi. Apart from a joy ride in their favourite car, the group had a great time with loads of fun and games.
The event was the Hyundai "Verna Mile & Smile rally", organized by Hyundai Motor India for its valued Verna customers – to give them a chance to guage the mileage of their car, learn the techniques of fuel efficient driving and also win prizes in the process. The event was co-sponsored by State Bank of India(SBI); associate sponsors were Indian Oil, HDFC and ICICI Lombard.
The route chosen was the highway between Delhi and Agra till Kosi.
The concept of the rally was to promote fuel efficient driving habits among its Verna customers. Fossil fuel is becoming expensive and a sparse commodity, consequently judicious use of the fuel is a must if we are to conserve this resource. In this, driving habits make a big difference. It not only contributes to savings on the part of the owners but also saves precious resources.
Before the start of the rally participants were briefed on the techniques of fuel efficient driving and driving styles which will improve the fuel effeciency of their vehicle considerably. The idea was simple. All participants tanked up at the nearby filling stations and their tanks were sealed which ensured that they could not refuel during the course of the rally.
Their trip meter was made Zero and the Odometer reading noted down by the organisers. To ensure absolute tranparency the tank was filled up in the presence of the participants, sealed and entries were made in the log book. After this, they were flagged off on the rally. On return, the same procedure was followed. The amount of fuel consumed was measured and the participant who used the least amount of fuel was declared the winner. The contest was held for owners of both the petrol and diesel variants of the Verna.
The rally was flagged off by former J&K Chief Minister and veteran politician,Dr. Farooq Abdullah from Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Delhi at 9:00 AM. Verna drivers Rajeev Gupta who secured a mileage of 21.46 kms in petrol and Mr. Deepak Sharma who secured an average of 38.7 kms in Diesel were given Gift vouchers worth Rs 25,000 by Mr. Gautam Kanjilal, Chief General Manager, Personal Banking, State Bank of India Delhi Region. The first and second runners up in both Petrol & Diesel categories were given gift vouchers worth 15,000/- & 10,000/- each.
The afternoon was as exciting as the morning with plenty of fun, games and prizes galore.
The Miles & Smiles Rally is a first Hyundai Verna Mileage Rally organised by Hyundai Motor India after its national Verna launch in September this year.
About HMIL
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea and is the second largest and the fastest growing car manufacturer in India. HMIL presently markets 16 variants of passenger cars in six segments. The Santro in the B segment, Getz in the B+ segment, the Accent and Verna in the C segment, the Elantra in the D segment, the Sonata Embera in the E segment and the Tucson in the SUV segment.
Hyundai Motor India, continuing its tradition of being the fastest growing passenger car manufacturer, registered total sales of 299,513 vehicles in calendar year (CY) 2006, an increase of 18.5 percent over CY 2005. In the domestic market it clocked a growth of 19.1 percent a compared to 2005, with 186,174 units, while overseas sales grew by 17.4 percent, with exports of 113,339 units.
HMIL's fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts some of the most advanced production, quality and testing capabilities in the country. In continuation of its investment in providing the Indian customer global technology, HMIL is setting up its second plant, which will produce an additional 300,000 units per annum, raising HMIL's total production capacity to 600,000 per annum by the end of year 2007.
HMIL is investing to expand capacity in line with its positioning as HMC's global export hub for compact cars. Apart from expansion of production capacity, HMIL plans to expand its dealer network, which will be increased from 183 to 250 this year. And with the company's greater focus on the quality of its after-sales service, HMIL's service network will be expanded to around 1,000 in 2007.
The year 2006 has been a significant year for Hyundai Motor India. It achieved a significant milestone by rolling out the fastest 300,000th export car. Hyundai exports to over 65 countries globally; even as it plans to continue its thrust in existing export markets, it is gearing up to step up its foray into new markets. The year just ended also saw Hyundai Motor India attain other milestones such as the launch of the Verna and yet another path-breaking record in its young journey by rolling out the fastest 10,00,000th car.
The Hyundai Verna has bagged some of the most prestigious awards starting with the Overdrive 'Car Of the Year 2007', CNBC-TV18 Autocar 'Best Value For Money Car 2007' and 'Performance Car of the Year 2007' from Business Standard Motoring.
Last Year Sonata Embera won the 'Executive Car of The Year 2006' award from Business Standard Motoring Magazine and NDTV Profit Car & Bike declared the Tucson as the 'SUV of The Year 2006'.
HMIL has also been awarded the benchmark ISO 14001 certification for its sustainable environment management practices.
For Further Information Contact:
Naina Aidhi (011-41599926)
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
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V Anand (011-41599919)
Hyundai Motor India Ltd.
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Tarundeep Singh (011-42492100)
IPAN
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