Monday 1 December 2014

Hyundai's Upcoming Cars in India 2015



The country's second largest automaker,Hyundai India, that launched the new Elite i20 and Hyundai Xcent in 2014, will launch 5-6 new and facelifted products by 2016. Along with updating its existing line-up, the company will also enter some fresh segments including hatchback crossover and compact SUV.
Here's the list of the cars that Hyundai will launch in the next 12-18 months.
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Hyundai i20 Crossover


Sharing the platform and features with the i20, the new crossover is also likely to get the same engine options - 1.2-litre Kappa2 petrol and 1.4-litre CRDi diesel. To give it a crossover-like stance, the company will offer bigger alloys, additional body cladding all over the body and few other changes at the front and rear profile. The crossover will also get a more feature-rich cabin.
Expected Launch - Early 2015
Expected Price - Rs. 6 lakh - Rs. 8.50 lakh
Closest Rivals - Fiat Avventura, Toyota Etios Cross, Volkswagen Cross Polo
Hyundai ix25 Compact SUV
First showcased as a concept at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, the Hyundai ix25 is surely one of the most-anticipated SUVs in India. Hyundai recently unveiled its production version at the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show, which look largely similar to the concept.

Based on Hyundai's popular 'Fluidic Sculpture 2.0' design philosophy, the ix25 shares its design cues with the Santa Fe. The SUV measures 4270mm in length, 1780mm in width and 1630mm in height with a wheelbase of 2590mm. The Indian-spec model of the ix25 might be equipped with a 1.4-litre VTVT and a 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine, which also power the Hyundai Verna.
Expected Launch - Second half of 2015
Expected Price - Rs. 7.50 lakh - 11 lakh
Closest Rivals - Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano, Ford EcoSport
Hyundai Verna facelift


The updated Verna is expected to get some exterior modifications such as aggressive front fascia with larger head-lamps, new fog lamps, revised bumper with LED daytime running lights, dual-slat chrome grille and few more. The cabin is likely to remain largely unchanged, expect for some new features. The updated sedan will continue to be offered in two petrol (1.4-litre & 1.6-litre) and two diesel (1.4-litre & 1.6-litre) engines.
Expected Launch - First half of 2015
Expected Price - Rs. 7.50 lakh - Rs. 12 lakh
Closest Rivals - Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento
New Hyundai Sonata


With the use of high-strength steel, the new Sonata is more robust and solid than its existing sibling. Features like a larger centre console, fully-digital instrument cluster with a configurable TFT screen mounted between the gauges and more conveniently placed switchgear make its cabin lot more up-market. The new Sonata will be offered in two engine options - a 2.4-litre, four-cylinder and 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine.
Expected Launch - 2015
Expected Price - Rs. 19 lakh - Rs. 21 lakh
Closest Rivals - Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb
New Hyundai Elantra


The new Elantra is expected to continue with the same pair of engines that power the existing model. For better handling and driving dynamics, Hyundai might tune its suspension setup.
Expected Launch - 2016
Expected Price - Rs. 13 lakh - Rs. 17 lakh