Hyundai is among the very few carmakers to understand the Indian car market well. With products in almost every popular segment, Hyundai has been able to maintain its lead in the domestic market. This year, the Korean automaker introduced the Creta facelift and Creta N Line. However, the brand has updated its existing line-up by adding new features and mechanical upgrades.
The company is planning to launch some crucial products in the next two years. Hyundai has also announced the launch of 6 new electric vehicles in the country by 2028. To give you a peek into the string of launches from the Korean carmaker, we have compiled a list of upcoming Hyundai cars that are set for launch in 2024 and 2025.
Upcoming Hyundai Cars – 2024 – 2025
Hyundai Alcazar Facelift
Hyundai’s three-row SUV – Alcazar – is ready to receive a mid-life update in the coming months. The SUV will receive a few noticeable changes inside and out, while its engine setup will remain intact. That means it will continue to use the 2.0L, 4-cylinder petrol and 1.5L, 4-cylinder turbo diesel motors making 159bhp with 192Nm and 15bhp with 250Nm, respectively. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic unit. The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar will have three drive modes – Comfort, Eco, and Sport, and three traction control modes – Sand, Snow, and Mud.
On the exterior, the SUV will feature a newly-designed grille, revised front and rear bumpers, new LED headlamps with DRLs, new alloys, and redesigned taillights. The new Alcazar facelift is likely to come with ADAS tech along with features such as a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch dual screens setup, dual-zone climate control, and ventilated seats as we have seen in the updated Creta.
Expected Launch – In the Coming Months
Expected Price – Rs 16.80 lakh – Rs 21.50 lakh
Hyundai Tucson Facelift
The Hyundai Tucson facelift is slated to hit roads in the second half of 2024. The updated version comes with subtle styling tweaks and a few feature upgrades. The SUV features Hyundai’s new parametric dynamics design language as we have seen in the new Kona and Santa Fe, which are on sale in global markets. The 2024 Hyundai Tucson receives a revised front grille, redesigned headlamps, and newly-designed alloy wheels.
Inside, it gets a curved one-piece panel placed behind the new steering wheel with an integrated infotainment system and driver’s display. The center console has a new haptic control stack for multiple functions. As mentioned above, the updated Tucson is likely to come with the same 2.0L petrol and diesel engines delivering 156bhp with 192Nm and 186bhp with 416Nm, respectively. However, it still remains to be seen whether the new Tucson will get the new 160bhp, 1.5L turbo petrol engine or not.
Expected Launch – H2, 2024
Expected Price – Rs 30 lakh onwards
Hyundai Verna N Line
There are rumors that Hyundai might bring in the N Line version of the Verna mid-size sedan sometime in 2024. One of its test mules was spotted last year featuring red brake calipers (similar to the turbo trim) and alloy wheels (similar to the top-end SX (O) trim). The model also has a slightly darker taillight section. If it happens, the Hyundai Verna N Line is likely to feature the N Line-specific front grille with a new ‘chequered flag’, a pronounced diffuser, and twin exhaust pipes.
The red highlights and red ambient lighting inside the cabin will add a sporty touch. It might also have a bespoke three-spoke steering wheel, N Line-branded leather gear knob, and a new chequered flag design with an N logo for the leatherette seats. The Verna N Line could be offered with the 1.5L turbo petrol engine and two gearbox options – a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT. The motor pushes out a claimed power of 160bhp and 253Nm of torque.
Expected Launch – 2024
Expected Price – Rs 18 lakh – Rs 19 lakh
Hyundai Creta EV
The next model on our list of upcoming Hyundai cars is the new Creta based EV. In fact, the new Creta EV has already been spotted testing on the Indian roads. In order to offer a flat floor, Hyundai engineers will remove the transmission tunnel and fuel tank. There is no info on its battery pack and range; however, the SUV is likely to source its powertrain from the Kona EV. The latter comes with a battery pack of 45kWh capacity and a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering power worth 138bhp and 255Nm. It’s likely to deliver a range of above 452km.
Compared to Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming eVX electric SUV that will come with the 48kWh and 60kWh battery options, the Hyundai Creta EV will have a smaller battery pack. Design and styling of the Creta EV will be slightly different from its ICE counterpart, featuring some EV-specific elements.
Expected Launch – Late 2024 – Early 2025
Expected Price – Rs 30 lakh – Rs 35 lakh
Hyundai Kona EV Facelift
The South Korean automaker, Hyundai, is reported to launch the facelifted version of the Kona EV in India sometime in 2024. The new model will come with updated exterior and interior along with new mechanical changes. The SUV comes with a new front fascia with a new closed grille, new DRLs, and new sharper headlamps with high-tech inner bezel that incorporates multifaceted reflector (MFR) technology. It will have new vertical air inlets, a revised lower bumper with a new air intake, a revised rear bumper, new horizontally-stretched rear lamps, etc.
The new model is 40mm longer, which is due to redesigned bumpers. The electric SUV will come with a larger 10.25-inch digital instrument console and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bluelink connected car solutions, etc. In the global markets, the Kona EV is offered with two battery packs – 64kWh & 39.2kWh offering 204PS/395Nm and 136PS/395Nm. While the former is claimed to offer 484km range, the latter offers a range of up to 305kms. The battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 47 minutes using a 100 kW DC fast charger.
Expected Launch – 2024
Expected Price – Rs 25 lakh – Rs 25 lakh
Hyundai Exter EV
Hyundai Motor India had revealed its plan to bring a Made-in-India electric car in 2024. While the company hasn’t yet revealed the name and details of the upcoming model, the recent sighting of the Exter EV hints that it could be the first mass-market EV from the South Korean automaker in India. Here, it will be positioned against the Tata Punch EV. If reports are to be believed, the Hyundai Exter EV might come with a battery pack of around 25-30kWh and deliver a range of around 300km – 350km. Hyundai will make a few EV-specific changes to the micro SUV’s electric iteration such as a closed-off front grille. More details on the model are likely to be revealed in the near future.
Expected Launch – 2024 – 2025
Expected Price – Rs 11 lakh – Rs 15 lakh
Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Hyundai Ioniq 6, which made its public debut in India at last year’s Auto Expo, could also be part of the upcoming Hyundai car model lineup. As of now, there is no official confirmation on its India launch. The electric sedan is based on the Prophecy concept and carries an aerodynamic silhouette and curvy stance. It’s claimed to have a drag coefficient of 0.21. It features a curved shoulder line, a ducktail rear spoiler, and pixel-style LED taillamps.
Inside, the Ioniq 6 has a minimalist design for the dashboard along with two 12-inch screens, driver-centric positioning and touches, and flax-seed-dyed artificial leather. The powertrain setup of the Ioniq 6 includes two battery options – 53kWh and 77kWh with single-motor RWD as standard and dual-motor AWD as an optional offering. The electric sedan offers a range of up to 429km for the RWD 53kWh, up to 614km for the 77.4kWh, and up to 583km for the AWD version.
Expected Launch – 2025
Expected Price – Rs 65 lakh
New Hyundai MPV
Hyundai is already selling the Stargazer 3-row MPV in the Indonesian market. Based on the Kia Carens platform, the model is likely to be part of the upcoming Hyundai car model lineup. However, there is no official word on its launch timeline. If launched, the Hyundai Stargazer MPV will rival the likes of the Kia Carens, Maruti Ertiga, Suzuki XL6, and the Mahindra Marazzo. Dimensionally, the new Hyundai Stargazer measures 4,460mm long, 1,780mm wide, and 1,695mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,780mm. It is claimed to offer a boot space of 200 liters, which can be further extended to 585 liters by folding the third-row seat.
The Indonesian-spec Stargazer also comes with an advanced driver assistant system (ADAS) with features like forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA), lane-keeping assist (LKA), blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (BCA), and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (RCCA). The new MPV is powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 115PS and 144Nm of torque. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual and an IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission). The India-spec model could get the 115PS, 1.5L NA petrol and a 115PS, 1.5L turbo diesel.
Expected Launch – 2025
Expected Price – Rs 10 lakh – Rs 16 lakh
Hyundai Palisade
The next on our list of upcoming Hyundai cars is the Palisade 7/8-seater premium SUV, which is already on sale in the International markets. One must note that the carmaker hasn’t yet confirmed its India launch details. The SUV has been built on the same platform that underpins the Kia Telluride SUV. If launched in India, the Hyundai Palisade will be positioned as a flagship model in the company’s product lineup. It’s expected to be priced over 40 lakh and take on the likes of the MG Gloster and the Skoda Kodiaq.
In terms of position, the Palisade measures 4,980mm in length, 1,975mm in width, and 1,750mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,900mm. Globally, the Hyundai Palisade has been offered with 2 engine options – a 3.8-liter V6 direct injection petrol and a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel. While the former is good enough for 291bhp and 355Nm of torque, the oil burner produces 200bhp and 441Nm of torque. Delivering power to the wheels is an 8-speed automatic gearbox with a multi-plate torque converter. The SUV comes with both two-wheel-drive (2WD) and HTRAC four-wheel-drive (4WD) options.
Expected Launch – 2025
Expected Price – Rs 40 lakh – Rs 50 lakh
