Hyundai Motors India Limited released a teaser of its new upcoming SUV earlier today. The manufacturer has hinted that the new SUV will be launched later this year in India.
The teaser does not leave divulge any details of the SUV, but we expect it to be the Hyundai Ai3. The micro-SUV was spotted testing multiple times under heavy camouflage across the globe. Lately, a test mule of the same was spotted testing in India.
The Ai3 is expected to source power from a 1.2-litre petrol engine developing 82bhp and 114nm of torque. This motor could come mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or an AMT unit. Upon its launch, the compact SUV will rival the Tata Punch and Citroen C3.
Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Today, when you think outside, when you think of exploration and travel, you think of an SUV. Hyundai has been one of the forerunners to induce new mobility experiences and we are all set to once again excite customers with an all-new SUV that is coming soon to take you places. As India’s leading smart mobility solutions provider, we are aiming to elevate the wanderlust in customers and democratize the Hyundai SUV life for our most loved customers.”
