The South Korean automaker has planned five new SUVs for the Indian market, which are scheduled to launch this year. The lineup includes the fourth-generation Tucson, Creta facelift, updated Venue, new Kona EV and Ioniq 5 electric crossover. Here’re key details of the upcoming Hyundai cars.
New Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai’s flagship SUV in India – Tucson – is ready to enter into its new generation in coming months. If reports are to be believed, the SUV’s new model will be available with 7-seats configuration only. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson 7-seater will be 150mm longer and 15mm wider than the existing model. In fact, its wheelbase will also be increased by 85mm. Major cosmetic and feature upgrades are likely to be made to the vehicle. The company might equip the new Tucson with ADAS (advanced driver assistance system). Engine setup is likely to remain unchanged.
New Hyundai Venue
The new 2022 Hyundai Venue and Venue N-Line are reported to hit roads next month (i.e. May). On the exterior, the compact SUV will feature the new parametric grille borrowed from the new Tucson. While its front bumper will be placed slightly lower, the new rectangular shaped headlamps add more its freshly designed front fascia. The new Venue might come with an updated touchscreen infotainment system and a new BlueLink connected car tech. No changes are expected to be made under the hood. That means, it will continue to come with the 1.2L NA petrol, 1.0L turbo petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel motor options.
New Hyundai Creta
Hyundai’s top-selling SUV – Creta – is all set to receive its first mid-life update in India. The facelifted model is likely to arrive in the second half of 2022. The SUV will feature Hyundai’s new Sensuous Sportiness design language and the new signature parametric grille. Design bits such as new DRLs, updated front bumper with slimmer wider air-inlet, newly-designed LED taillamps and a revised tailgate design add more to its refreshing looks. This time around, the Creta might receive ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) along with several new goodies. The 2022 Hyundai Creta facelift will continue to feature the 1.5L NA petrol, 1.4L turbo petrol and 1.5L turbo diesel engines.
New Hyundai Kona
The 2022 Hyundai Kona EV facelift will hit showrooms towards the end of this year. One of the major update might come in the form of a larger battery along with the existing 39.2kWh battery pack and 136bhp electric motor setup. Feature-wise, the new Kona will have a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch infotainment system with the smartphone connectivity, updated BlueLink connected car tech, safe exit warning and blindspot assistant. On the exterior, the electric SUV will feature newly-designed headlamps, new alloys, updated bumpers and wheel arches in body colour finish. Compared to the current model, the new one will have less body cladding.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
If reports are to be believed, the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover will witness a launch in the last weeks of October 2022. The model will come via CKD route and then assembled at the company’s Chennai-based plant. It’s expected to be priced between Rs 35 lakh – Rs 40 lakh. Powertrain system of the Ioniq 5 will include a 58kWh battery pack with a single 125kWh electric motor. With RWD (rear-wheel drive) system, the electric crossover offers a peak power of 168bhp and 350Nm if torque. It delivers a range of 384kms. The Ioniq 5’s longer-range variant with a 72.6kWh battery pack might also be on offer.
