Gurugram: International para-athlete and electrical engineer Chandeep Singh has completed a more than 7,000-km cross-country expedition from Jammu to Kanyakumari and back, driving a specially modified Hyundai Creta entirely with his feet, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) said on Monday.
The journey has earned Singh an entry in the Golden Book of Records for what Hyundai described as the longest foot-driven vehicle expedition across India.
Supported under HMIL’s ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative, the expedition saw Singh travel across varying terrains and climatic conditions in a specially adapted Creta designed to enable him to operate the vehicle using his feet.
The record-setting drive was intended not only as an endurance challenge but also to draw attention to accessible mobility and the role vehicle adaptations can play in enabling greater independence for people with disabilities.
Speaking on the successful culmination of the historic drive, Virat Khullar, Head, Marketing, HMIL, said, “At Hyundai Motor India, we believe mobility is about empowering people and enabling possibilities. Through our ‘Samarth by Hyundai’ initiative, we are committed to creating a more inclusive and accessible ecosystem where every individual can dream bigger and achieve more. Chandeep Singh’s remarkable journey is a powerful testament to the indomitable human spirit, resilience and determination. We are honoured to have supported him in this historic achievement, which not only finds a place in the Golden Book of Records but also inspires millions across the country to redefine what is possible.”
For Singh, the 7,000-plus-km journey represented years of preparation as much as kilometres on the odometer. Covering the length of India and returning to the starting region made the expedition a demanding test of both the driver and the vehicle — with little room for an easy shortcut.
Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Chandeep Singh, International Para-Athlete, said, “Completing this 7,000+ km drive from Jammu to Kanyakumari and back, and securing a place in the Golden Book of Records, is a dream realized through years of relentless preparation, grit, and belief. This journey was never just about setting a record, it was about showing every person that with determination, the right support, and accessible technology, no destination is out of reach. The specially adapted Hyundai Creta performed flawlessly across every terrain, truly becoming an extension of my body and spirit. I am deeply grateful to Samarth by Hyundai for believing in my vision and helping turn what seemed impossible into a reality for India. Furthermore, I am also grateful to Hyundai dealership network for their unwavering support throughout this remarkable journey.”
Hyundai said its dealership network also provided support during the expedition.
The drive was undertaken as part of ‘Samarth by Hyundai’, an initiative through which Hyundai Motor India says it is working to improve accessibility, promote equal opportunities and support persons with disabilities through mobility-related and other interventions.
Beyond the record itself, Singh’s journey puts a spotlight on a broader question facing the mobility industry: how vehicles and supporting infrastructure can be designed to accommodate a wider range of users. His 7,000-plus-km expedition demonstrates that accessible mobility can extend well beyond everyday commuting — in this case, all the way across the country and back.
