Upcoming Hyundai Cars In India 2015

India’s second largest car manufacturer, Hyundai already has some great products on sale and in the past few years, all their new launches have done really well. The ‘fluidic’ design language had a big role to play in that along with feature rich, high quality cabins and all that combined with Hyundai’s pocket friendly, rock solid after sales service has ensured second place for the Korean car manufacturer in India. This year, the company plans to launch an entry level SUV to compete with the Duster, a cross variant of its newest hatchback and a major facelift for a sedan, which once ruled its segment. It doesn’t sound like much, but all three products are hugely important for the manufacturer and have the potential to be the best in their respective segments. We have compiled all the information on the upcoming Hyundais and here’s our list of upcoming Hyundai cars in India 2015 –

ix25

Hyundai will be entering the sub-15 lakh SUV segment this year with the launch of the ix25. Aimed at Reanult’s Duster, the ix25 has already been launched in China and camouflaged test mules have been spotted on Indian roads. In India the ix25 will reportedly be renamed in order to avoid confusion with the i20 hatchback with which it shares its platform. In order to keep costs in check other bits will also be shared with the i20. As is the case with most Hyundais the SUV does pretty well in the looks department with its sharp headlamps, rising window line and wraparound tail lamps all coming together to make the ix25 a very attractive car. Engines are likely to be borrowed from the Verna so the line-up will include 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre petrol and diesel motors. Transmission option will also be identical so the petrol engines will be mated to a 5 speed manual and the diesels to a 6 speed manual. A new 5 speed automatic is also expected instead of the sedan’s 4 speed automatic.

• Estimated Price: Rs. 9-12 lakhs
• Launch Date: Mid 2015
• Engines: 1.4 litre petrol and diesel, 1.6 litre petrol and diesel
• Competition: Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano

Spy shots, prices and details of the Hyundai ix25

Verna Facelift

Hyundai will give the Verna its first major update this year since its launch. They have already introduced the facelift in Russia where it is sold under the Solaris brand name. The styling changes made to the front end are quite significant with new headlamps, brand new grille and new fog lamps. The side profile and the rear continue to be the same with LED tail lamps being the only significant addition. Hyundai is unlikely to fiddle with the Verna’s engine line-up, however, the facelifted version gets a new 6 speed automatic transmission for the petrol model in Russia which should make it to India as well.

• Estimated Price: Rs. 7.5-11 lakhs
• Launch Date: Early 2015
• Engines: 1.4 litre petrol and diesel, 1.6 litre petrol and diesel
• Competition: Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid, Fiat Linea

Spy shots, prices and details of the Hyundai Verna facelift

i20 Cross

In 2015 Hyundai will be hopping on to the “cross” bandwagon with the launch of the i20 Cross. Such models which basically involve slapping on some plastic cladding and slightly bigger wheels to standard hatchbacks has seen a rise in popularity in recent times. The Etios Cross has reportedly been outselling the Liva hatch on which it is based! Hyundai will make a number of changes to the standard hatch which include new bumpers, daytime running LED lights, new fog lamps, projector headlamps, faux skid plate, roof rails, new alloys, raised ride height and plastic cladding for the wheel arches. A 1.2 litre petrol mated to a 5 speed manual and a 1.4 litre diesel mated to a 6 speed manual borrowed form the i20 will power the crossover. Camouflaged test mules have been spotted on numerous occasions and launch is expected to take place soon.

• Estimated Price: Rs. 6-9 lakhs
• Launch Date: Early 2015
• Engines: 1.2litre petrol, 1.4 litre diesel
• Competition: Volkswagen Cross Polo, Toyota Etios Cross, Fiat Avventura

Spy shots, prices and details of the Hyundai i20 Cross