The car will be positioned below the Venue in Hyundai’s line-up and will compete with the Tata Punch.
Hyundai has released official teasers of its upcoming compact SUV. The new model (codenamed: Ai3) is expected to be launched around August this year.
The Hyundai Ai3 is said to be based on the same platform as the Grand i10 NIOS and Aura. The car will be positioned below the Venue in Hyundai’s line-up and will compete with the Tata Punch.
The Ai3’s exterior design is likely to be inspired by the Casper that is currently on sale in the global market. That being said, the Ai3 will be slightly larger in size. Spy images suggest that the crossover will have a more upright stance with a large greenhouse. It is expected to get a sunroof as well.
The Hyundai Ai3 could be powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol engine that is available in the Venue, Grand i10 NIOS and Aura. It is unlikely to get a diesel engine option.
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