Hyundai will soon be launching its second electric car for the Indian market in addition to other cars like the Venue N-Line and the Creta Facelift
Hyundai India is currently giving strong competition to the rivals like Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Kia India, and Mahindra. The Korean carmaker not only offers an extensive portfolio for Indian buyers but in addition to this, also offers a well-laid-out after-sales support network for the customers. Moreover, Hyundai also offers premium and feature-rich offerings for buyers in India. Having said this, to further spice up the competition in the Indian market, the brand is now working on launching a number of new cars for India and here is a list of the top 5 upcoming Hyundai cars that you should check out.
Upcoming Hyundai Cars In India
Hyundai Venue-N Line
The new Hyundai Venue N-Line will be launched in India on September 6, 2022. It will be the second N-Line product in India and will offer a long list of updates to attract customers. In addition to the exclusive blue exterior colour, the new Venue N-Line will also boast new bumpers, a new and sportier front grille, sporty black trim elements with red accents, new alloy wheels, dual-tip exhaust setup and red brake callipers. Inside, it will get an all-black cabin with sporty red inserts and new N-Line upholstery. The car is also likely to be offered with a new steering wheel, new gear shifter, and some other small but notable changes to distinguish it from the regular models of the car. The new Venue N-Line also gets a tweaked suspension setup, a four-wheel disc brake setup, and a new steering unit. Powering the Hyundai Venue-Line will be a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine that churns out 118 bhp and 172 Nm of peak torque output. This engine will only be available with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. More details however are yet to be shared by the brand.
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Hyundai Kona Facelift
The Hyundai Kona was Hyundai’s first electric car in India and competed with rivals like the MG ZS EV. The Korean carmaker is soon expected to launch the new Kona facelift in India with a number of updates and new features. For starters, the new Hyundai Kona facelift will boast a new and bold front fascia that now gets new LED lights, a bumper-mounted DRL setup, and a sculpted bumper. The side profile however remains quite similar and is complemented by dual-cut alloy wheels. The rear profile on the other hand looks subtle and gels in well with the overall design. The cabin is also new and features an updated dashboard layout in addition to a number of new features. The Kona Facelift also boasts a long list of safety features and other advanced technology including blind spot assist, rear cross-traffic assistance, safe0ext alert, and more. In the global markets, the Kona Electric is available with two battery pack options – 39.2 kWh unit and 64 kWh unit. A 136 kW electric motor is available with the smaller, 39.2 kWh battery pack while the larger battery pack comes with a 204 Ps motor. The Indian-spec version is expected to be offered with the smaller battery battery pack. More details including the launch price and the launch date are yet to be shared by the brand.
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Hyundai Creta Facelift
The new Hyundai Creta facelift was recently unveiled in the global markets and is soon expected to make it to the Indian shores. The new Creta facelift not only gets an updated front fascia, but in addition to this is also available with a number of new elements including new alloy wheels, new taillights, and more. Inside, the SUV features a similar dashboard layout but does get many new features and fresh upholstery styling. The powertrain options in India however are expected to remain similar and the Hyundai Creta will continue to be offered with three engine options – 1.4L turbocharged petrol, 1.5L petrol engine, and a 1.5L turbo diesel. All these engines are available with a manual as well as an automatic gearbox. The new Hyundai Creta is also expected to be offered with LEVEL 2 ADAS and will offer features like Autonomous Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and more. The new Creta facelift is expected to make its Indian debut in late 2022 or early 2023. Once launched in India, the new Hyundai Creta facelift will take on the rivals like the Kia Seltos, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the second Hyundai car to make its debut in the Indian market and will boast an extremely premium and capable package for buyers. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is based on the brand’s latest e-GMP skateboard platform and is currently one of the most practical and VFM electric cars in the market. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 shares most of its components with the Kia EV6 but will be significantly more affordable than its sibling. The Korean carmaker will be locally assembling the Ioniq 5 in India to keep the costs in check. Unlike the global markets, the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 will only be available with a single powertrain option in India. This will be a 58 kWh battery pack that will power a 169 bhp single motor setup. The Indian-spec Ioniq 5 version will boast a claimed range of over 400 km on a single charge. The brand is yet to share the official launch timeline for the Ioniq 5 in India.
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Hyundai Stargazer
The Hyundai Stargazer is also expected to make its Indian debut somewhere in 2023 and will take on the rivals like the Kia Carens, Maruti XL6, and the Maruti Ertiga. the new Stargazer will share its powertrain and platform with the Kia Carens and will boast a feature-rich and premium package for the buyers. While the car offers a not-so-conventional exterior design language, it does boast an attractive dashboard layout and comfortable interiors. The MPV will be offered with a three-row seating configuration and will also get a 6-seater setup with captain seats in the second row with some variants. Needless to say, it will be offered with three engine options – a 1.4L Turbocharged petrol engine, a 1.5L petrol engine, and a 1.5L turbo diesel engine. The buyers will get an option to opt from a number of gearbox options depending on their individual needs.
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