Production ready Hyundai ix25 debuts in China

Following the official unveil of the concept version at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, Hyundai has revealed its production version at the Chengdu Auto Show. The production version has even been spotted testing in India in company of cars it is likely to challenge. 

The Hyundai ix25 retains the design that we have already seen on the pre-production version. In line with Hyundai’s new design language, the ix25 too gets a large three-slat front grille. Complimenting the chrome grille are the swept back headlights with LED Daytime Running Lamps and projectors. At the back, the ix25 gets wraparound taillights and a spoiler with integrated brake lights. The SUV is 4,270mm long, 1,780mm wide and 1,630mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,590mm.

On the inside, the model showcased at the Chengdu Auto show features an all-black dashboard but the one that will come to India is likely to have a dual-tone treatment. The four-spoke steering wheel gets silver accents. The instrument cluster hosts two dials for the speedometer and the tachometer with large easy to read font. The centre console gets a large display and an electronic climate control. 

Under the hood, the Hyundai ix25 is likely to get the same engine that works force in the Verna. It will be powered by a 1.6-litre petrol mill that will pump 123PS of power and 155Nm of torque. The compact SUV will also go on sale with a 1.6-litre diesel mill producing 128PS and 260Nm. The petrol variant will be mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox while the diesel will get a 6-speed one. Both variants might also come with an automatic gearbox option.  

The Hyundai ix25 is scheduled to be launched in India next year and go up against some stiff competition from the Renault Duster and the Ford Ecosport.