The 2020 Hyundai ix25 has started
reaching showrooms. Gearing up for the launch later this month, Beijing-Hyundai
has taken journalists on the media drive of the all-new model, which will be the 2020 Hyundai Creta for
India.
The 2020 Hyundai ix25 can be pre-booked for a
deposit of 1,000 yuan, this clearly indicates that the SUV is
just weeks away from its Chinese launch.
On the outside, the Hyundai 2020 ix25 adopts a fully
revamped design which is too bold and extreme, especially when compared with
its out-going model which is sedated by all standards. Also, it can't be denied
that the internationally-selling Hyundai Palisade flagship SUV is definitely
one of the biggest influences for the all-new ix25's exterior design. The
latest model features a more prominent radiator grille flanked by vertically
stacked modern-looking split LED headlamps. At the back, too, it has an offbeat
light design, with vertically placed, split tail lamps. This new design is
targeted at younger buyers.
Hyundai's intent to make the new-gen model more posh
and upmarket is clearly visible as soon as you step inside the cabin. The
all-new Hyundai ix25 features a freshly designed compact steering wheel, sleek
horizontal central air vents and a large portrait-style central display which
syncs the infotainment system and the climate control system under a single
panel. Furthermore, the inclusion of a fully-digital instrument cluster with
twin-segment screen and MID makes the proposition even more appealing. This
panel displays current speed and fuel level on the left side, while the right
side features a tachometer and engine temperature bar. Speaking of the new
features, it now comes with a panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake with
auto-hold function, a 360-degree camera system and much more. It sports four
driving modes, namely Smart, Sport, Eco, Comfort. Along with that it also gets
three terrain modes Snow, Mud and Sand.
The advanced driver assistance systems include
Driver Fatigue Reminder (DAW), Lane Keeping Assist (LFA), Front Collision Warning
Braking System (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDWS) and Full Speed Domain
Adaptation Cruise (ASCC). The 2020 Hyundai ix25 measures 4300 mm, 1790 mm and 1635 mm in
length, width and height, respectively. It has a wheelbase of 2,610 mm. When
compared to the outgoing model, its length and width have increased by 10 mm,
the height has increased by 8 mm, and the wheelbase has increased by 20 mm. It
features a massive 444-litre trunk which is claimed to be the largest in its
class.
The 2020 Hyundai ix25 employs the G4FL 1.5L
naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine which delivers 114 PS and 144 Nm of peak torque. The fuel economy rating of this unit is up to
5.3 L/100 km (18.86 km/L), depending on the selected configuration. The driver
can select from four driving modes, namely Smart, Sport, Eco, Comfort. Along
with that the latest model also offers three terrain modes Snow, Mud and Sand.
