It is out in the open. Hyundai India will be launching the recently unveiled ix25 compact SUV here by 2015. It was also recently spotted testing in the country. The ix25 is Hyundai’s take on the Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster. Hyundai India will be looking to position this above the Xcent and below the Verna. It is expected that this SUV will be powered by 1.6-litre engines from the Verna but probably in a different state of tune. Expect Hyundai India to offer loads of features with this SUV and locking differentials. A cue of what lies in the features bin can be deduced from the images below.
The ix25 has decent road presence
This angle gives it a mini-Santa Fe look
The rear end could have been done better
The head lights are projectors and have daytime running lamps
The steering wheel feels similar to the new Elite i20
The interiors feel well appointed and there is also an auto version on offer
The power window switches are similar to the ones on the Indian Hyundais
The touchscreen navigation system is unique amongst the current crop of compact SUVs
The door opens wide enough
The rear seat space looks a bit better than the EcoSport
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