Beijing-Hyundai launched the highly anticipated 2020
Hyundai ix25 (2020 Hyundai Creta) in China yesterday. The all-new Hyundai ix25
has been priced between CNY 105,800 and CNY 136,800 (US$ 15,109 and US$ 19,536).
The second-gen Hyundai ix25 features a Hyundai
Palisade-inspired exterior design which looks very striking and bold. The new
aggressive design has been implemented in order to attract a larger set of
younger buyers. It now features a more prominent radiator grille which is
flanked by vertically stacked modern-looking split LED headlamps. While the
rear features a completely offbeat light design comprising vertically placed,
split tail lamps.
The exteriors may be too bold and aggressive, but
from the inside, the cabin is equally posh, upmarket and elegant. In details,
it now features a freshly designed compact steering wheel, sleek horizontal
central air vents and a 10.4-inch portrait-style touchscreen infotainment
system. The new layout syncs the infotainment system and the climate control
system under a single panel. Furthermore, it comes with a 12.3-inch LCD
instrument panel which gives it a modern touch. This is the same panel which is
seen in 2020 Hyundai Verna.
The 2020 Hyundai ix25 comes loaded with features
like panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake with auto-hold function, a
360-degree camera system and much more. Also, it gets four driving modes,
namely Smart, Sport, Eco, Comfort. These modes have been added to make the new
ix25 more versatile in terms of drivability which is further complemented by
its triple terrain modes namely Snow, Mud and Sand.
It comes brimming with modern
safety features such as Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Driver Attention Warning
(DAW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Adaptive Smart Cruise Control
(ASCC) and High Beam Assist (HBA). All these features make it one of the most
well-equipped offerings in terms of safety and security features. It measures
4,300 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width and 1,620 mm in height. When compared to
the outgoing model, it is 10 mm longer, 10 mm wider and anywhere from 2-26 mm
lower. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer and stands at 2,610 mm.
As for the mechanicals, the Hyundai ix25 now uses a
1.5-litre petrol engine which replaces the 1.6-litre petrol engines. The
all-new petrol engine delivers 114 PS of maximum power at 6,300
rpm and 143.8 Nm of peak torque at 4,500 rpm. The engine is available with the
same 6-speed manual transmission, while the CVT gearbox is new. It is rated to
return up to 5.3 L/100 km (18.86 km/L) of fuel economy, depending on the
selected configuration.
