Key Highlights
- New Hyundai micro SUV will sit below Venue
- Will come with 1.2-litre petrol engine
- Expected to get a sunroof
In order to compete with vehicles like the Tata Punch and Citroen C3, Hyundai is bringing its own brand-new compact SUV. The upcoming Hyundai micro SUV has been spotted for the first time in Korea. As per the rumors, it might be a prototype that was made in India and sent to the Korean headquarters of Hyundai for testing. The Grand i10’s SUV replacement could be this mystery SUV spotted in Korea and could be the Hyundai’s first smallest SUV in India. Internally known as the Hyundai Ai3, this upcoming micro SUV has already received the green light for production right before the COVID-19 epidemic broke out and could now finally be showcased at the Auto Expo 2023.
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What Can We Expect
A sneak peek of the Hyundai Ai3 test mule reveals numerous design modifications. First off, the front appearance appears to be entirely different from the standard Grand i10 and more akin to an SUV. The split-headlight design for the micro-SUV features LED daytime running lamps at the top and a square, Venue-like headlamp below. Daytime running lamps for the upcoming Santa Fe SUV have a “H” layout. The same seems to be have been borrowed for the Ai3 micro SUV. This could be Hyundai’s new LED DRL design which might be used for other upcoming models too. .
On the sides, the front fenders and front door resemble those of the Casper (main SUV model announced in Korea), while the rear door appears to be a little longer, and the door handle is located where it usually is rather than on the pillar as on the Casper. In The micro SUV’s feature a distinctive and slightly more angular shaped headlamps. The rear bumper will probably have a new look as well.
Platform And Dimensions
The Grand i10 Nios and the Aura compact sedan share the same platform as this new Hyundai micro-SUV. While this new SUV has many familiar characteristics with the Casper (offered abroad), it also apparently packs multiple distinctive features. First, the measurements. The Hyundai Ai3 tiny SUV will measure about 3.8 meters in length, making it slightly long than the Casper, which is 3.6 meters long. Additionally, the Ai3 is anticipated to have a slightly longer wheelbase than the Casper, at 2,450mm as opposed to 2,400mm, which will help free up additional passenger space.
Positioning And Powertrain Options
As it will sit between the Grand i10 and the Venue, Hyundai may decide to rearrange the lineups of those two vehicles to make room for the new micro-SUV. The Venue, Grand i10, and Aura are likely to share a 1.2-liter petrol engine with the Ai3 micro SUV in terms of powertrain options, although a decision on a CNG variant has not yet been made. This SUV won’t have a diesel engine option.
Launch And Price
In India, the Hyundai Ai3 could debut in 2023. It is anticipated to cost roughly in the range of Rs 5.5 lakhs. Like most major competitors, Hyundai will work to strike the ideal balance between price and feature list.
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