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These are our latest spyshots of the ix25, Hyundai's brand new nameplate that it's planning to use on a Crossover Utility Vehicle, a B-segment vehicle that combines the best elements from a supermini and an SUV.
It's currently being tested in Northern Sweden in anticipation for what will most likely be an official debut at a major Chinese motor show later this year.
The ix25 name could just the European market sticker, since in America the automaker uses actual names. There, the mini SUV will be positioned below the Tucson C-segment SUV and might pick up the name "Curb', a concept shown by Hyundai a few years back.
Yes, we know the concept and our spied car look different, but you've got to remember practicality is more important than style, plus Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language has evolved since 2011 when the Curb was shown.
We are not simply speculating that the ix25 will be available in America. A few months ago, the ex CEO of Hyundai USA said they've failed to capture a large enough segment of the so called "truck" market in America, which includes both SUVs and pickups. A third SUV model is thus soon to be added to the lineup, with this subcompact crossover being given priority.
The ix25 is built on the same platform as the new i20, also scheduled to be launched this year. It will ride on a substantial 2,570mm wheelbase and its engines will also be borrowed from the i20. We think that in America a 1.6 GDI will be offered as standard, like in the Accent. Over in Europe, a more complete lineup will be offered, probably including a 1.2 for the base model, a 1.4-liter CRDi diesel and maybe a three-cylinder turbocharged unit as well, the long anticipated Kappa 1.0 T-GDi with 120 hp.
All-wheel drive will be available, but not standard, as will automatic gearboxes, hopefully six-speed units and not the four-speeds they still offer.
The ix25 name could just the European market sticker, since in America the automaker uses actual names. There, the mini SUV will be positioned below the Tucson C-segment SUV and might pick up the name "Curb', a concept shown by Hyundai a few years back.
Yes, we know the concept and our spied car look different, but you've got to remember practicality is more important than style, plus Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language has evolved since 2011 when the Curb was shown.
We are not simply speculating that the ix25 will be available in America. A few months ago, the ex CEO of Hyundai USA said they've failed to capture a large enough segment of the so called "truck" market in America, which includes both SUVs and pickups. A third SUV model is thus soon to be added to the lineup, with this subcompact crossover being given priority.
The ix25 is built on the same platform as the new i20, also scheduled to be launched this year. It will ride on a substantial 2,570mm wheelbase and its engines will also be borrowed from the i20. We think that in America a 1.6 GDI will be offered as standard, like in the Accent. Over in Europe, a more complete lineup will be offered, probably including a 1.2 for the base model, a 1.4-liter CRDi diesel and maybe a three-cylinder turbocharged unit as well, the long anticipated Kappa 1.0 T-GDi with 120 hp.
All-wheel drive will be available, but not standard, as will automatic gearboxes, hopefully six-speed units and not the four-speeds they still offer.
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