The Hyundai ix25 is the much anticipated compact SUV for the Indian market and there are strong presumptions that it might make its presence in the automobile market by the second half of this current year. Based on the Fludic 2.0 design language, the vehicle will be inspired by the Santa Fe and the latest Sonata and some of its components will be borrowed from the i20 hatchback. Coming to the features, this crossover is expected to get LED daytime running lights, ABS (anti lock braking system), EBD (electronic force distribution) and four airbags.
Various advanced features among these mentioned ones are anticipated to be seen on its top end variant. Dimension wise, it will have the length of 4,270 mm, width of 1,780 mm, height of 1,630 mm and wheelbase of 2,590 mm. Mechanically, the Hyundai ix25 will be available in petrol as well as in diesel fuel mill options, a 1.6 litre petrol, 1.6 litre diesel and a 1.4 litre diesel units. All these powertrain choices have been inspired by the Verna sedan. Its Chinese model comes with a 1.6 litre and 2.0 litre petrol mills that are paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Moreover, the all wheel drive variant is also present in the Chinese market. On the other hand, the Indian spec version will comprise two transmission options, a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed manual as well as there are is any kind of confirmation regarding its 4WD trim that will arrive in India or not.
Conjectured to be priced between INR 8 Lac to INR 10 Lac, the Hyundai ix25 will compete against the likes of the Nissan Terrano, Mahindra Scorpio, Renault Duster and the Maruti SX4 S-Cross.
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