Hyundai Officially Announced A New SUV For India - Punch Rival Coming Soon

• Hyundai has officially teased a new upcoming SUV for the Indian market
• Expected to be the Ai3 sub-compact SUV
• Launch expected in the coming months

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has teased a new upcoming SUV for the Indian market. The brand has only issued a teaser, but the SUV might be certainly going to be unveiled in the coming months. Although the company has not disclosed the name of the SUV, we believe it to be the Ai3, a sub-compact SUV that the company has been testing for the past few months.

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Hyundai Upcoming SUV

The Ai3 is a small SUV built on the Grand i10 Nios's platform. The SUV will be smaller in size than the Venue. Both on the international market and in India, the Ai3 test mule has been seen numerous times. The test mule's body has distinct body lines and thick body cladding.  Specifically speaking, it includes LED headlamps up front and an H-shaped lighting element that resembles the most recent Hyundai design language. Moreover, a single-pane sunroof, two-tone ORVMs, and two-tone alloy wheels are offered.

As with other Hyundai vehicles, we anticipate it will be as feature-rich as feasible. A big touchscreen, wireless charging, automatic climate control, an electronic sunroof, etc. are among the features that are visible. As expected, it will also get a digital instrument panel and ventilated seats. Hyundai will step up its game in the market with these upgrades, and the Ai3 will be a fierce competitor against small SUVs like the Tata Punch and Citroen C3.

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The 1.2-liter NA petrol engine from the Grand i10 NIOS and Aura is likely to be used in the Ai3. Hyundai may use a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) or an automated gearbox for transmission responsibilities. Hyundai might potentially introduce a 1.0-liter petrol turbocharged engine with the Ai3. But, the manufacturer hasn't disclosed any details regarding the upcoming SUV's drivetrain.