Photo: SRK Designs
Despite the obvious lack of safety offered by standard cars there, we're still rather interested in the happenings of the Indian car market. Hyundai seems to be a big player there, especially so after the launch of the locally made i10 and i20 models, and they're working on a small crossover for 2015.
Looking pretty much identical to the European i20, the Indian supermini known as the Elite i20 will receive a crossover version next year. This is basically the same sort of car as the VW Polo Cross and Dacia Sandero Stepway, so we know what to expect.
But to give you a better idea of what the i20 Cross will look like, we turn to the graphic art of Shoeb R. Kalania / SRK Designs. His project required him to jack up the i20 supermini, give it protective black body cladding and aluminum-look scuff plates. There are also roof rails likely to be offered as standard.
The advantages of such a car are quite obvious. It's ideal for a small, young family without too many mobility needs. Since only the suspension differs from a mechanical point of view, development is cheap and easy, which trickles down to the consumer.
The Elite i20 Cross will likely arrive next year, powered by a choices of 1.2-liter petrol with 83 PS or 1.4-liter diesel with 90 PS. Its main rival will be the Toyota Etios Cross and the Fiat Avventura.
We really want to know what our European readers think about such a model being offered by their Hyundai dealership. Considering the affordability of Korean car options and their 7-year warranty, the Sandero Stepway suddenly looks like it made one too many compromises.
But to give you a better idea of what the i20 Cross will look like, we turn to the graphic art of Shoeb R. Kalania / SRK Designs. His project required him to jack up the i20 supermini, give it protective black body cladding and aluminum-look scuff plates. There are also roof rails likely to be offered as standard.
The advantages of such a car are quite obvious. It's ideal for a small, young family without too many mobility needs. Since only the suspension differs from a mechanical point of view, development is cheap and easy, which trickles down to the consumer.
A familiar formula
Hyundai is also working on a crossover this size called the ix25. However, the two won't overlap because that won't be offered in India.The Elite i20 Cross will likely arrive next year, powered by a choices of 1.2-liter petrol with 83 PS or 1.4-liter diesel with 90 PS. Its main rival will be the Toyota Etios Cross and the Fiat Avventura.
We really want to know what our European readers think about such a model being offered by their Hyundai dealership. Considering the affordability of Korean car options and their 7-year warranty, the Sandero Stepway suddenly looks like it made one too many compromises.
Google News