Hyundai, the second largest carmaker in India has a few launches line-up in coming time. The South-Korean company recently launched the new Hyundai Xcent, and there are six more cars that the company will launch shortly. Let’s have a look at the upcoming products from Hyundai.
Hyundai Verna
The all-new Hyundai will launch by August this year. The new Verna get an all-new face matching the new generation of Hyundai design. The new model will take on the Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. 2017 Verna will get LED DRLs and an all-new headlamp cluster, new alloy wheels, redesigned bumpers and a larger grille.
At the rear, the Verna will get split tail lamps and a new boot design. Hyundai has redesigned the interiors completely, and it looks more premium and similar to Elantra. There will touch-screen infotainment with navigation and Android Auto. Under the hood, the Verna will retain the current line-up of 1.6-litre and 1.4-litre petrol and diesel engines. However, reports are suggesting that the new Verna may get a mild-hybrid system similar to the Ciaz SHVS.
Hyundai Creta facelift
The Creta has remained one of the top-selling cars in India since its launch. Hyundai will soon update the vehicle to keep it fresh in the market. The Creta will get minor updates to the exterior with a new grille and slightly redesigned headlamps. The scuff plates are also altered to give a fresh feel to the vehicle. The 2017 Creta looks more masculine with lesser chrome, but we are not sure if the Indian version will be similar to the Brazilian model.
The current Creta is quite loaded with features, but the new model will get additions like cornering lights, stability control, TPMS and more. The engine will remain the same. There will be 1.6-litre and 1.4-litre engine options with both petrol and diesel models. The engine may be tweaked for better power output.
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai has confirmed the Ioniq for India after a market study. The vehicle is built on the Hyundai’s all-new zero-emission platform. The Ioniq will be launched later this year and the Indian version will full-hybrid one. The sedan will be powered by 1.6-litre GDi engine that develops a maximum of 102 Bhp and 147 Nm of torque.
The petrol engine will be assisted by an electric motor that produces a maximum of 42.4 Bhp and 169.4 Nm of torque. Hyundai is expected to bring the car as Completely Knocked Down (CKD) in India that will make it more affordable. The Ioniq will compete against the Toyota Prius and will be priced at around Rs. 25 lakh.
Hyundai i20 SUV
Hyundai has gained a significant share of the market with the Creta, but the brand still does not offer a sub 4-metre SUV yet. To make an impact on the sub 4-meter SUV segment, Hyundai will launch the i20 platform based SUV. The car will get similar styling to the Active i20.
Hyundai is planning to put 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine in the SUV. The other engine options may include 1.4-litre petrol and diesel engines available with the Hyundai Creta.
Hyundai i20 facelift
Hyundai is working on the facelift i20, and the test mules of the vehicle have been already spotted in India. The new i20 will share the external design with all-new Verna except for the boot. The car may come with 16-inch alloy wheels and all new interiors with touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The new car will retain the engine options from the current model. There will be a 1.4-litre diesel engine while there will be 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre petrol engine options. The all-new i20 will launch in 2018.
Hyundai next-gen Santro
The Santro moniker will make a comeback in India soon. The new hatchback will be placed between Eon and Grand i10 and will replace the ageing i10. The new hatchback will be inspired by the ix-Metro concept vehicle and will feature the tall boy design.
The new car would be powered by the 1.0-litre petrol engine from the Eon that produces a maximum of 68.5 Bhp – 94 Nm. Hyundai may also plonk a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces a maximum of 82 Bhp and 116 Nm of torque. The Santro will regain its entry in the market in 2018.
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