[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by zenren

Comparing with Juke is a bit unfair. I'm yet to come across an OEM vehicle that is uglier than Juke.

The comparison is not on the beauty front, but the resemblance in side profile with the Swift on these new cross overs. If you cut out the beefed up wheel arches, you can see the rough silhouette of a Swift underneath both these cars from the side.

Otherwise, clearly the ix25 looks way better than the juke any which way you look at it!

[ampere]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Otherwise, clearly the ix25 looks way better than the juke any which way you look at it!

Fundamentally the reason for these cars coming is because there is a huge gap between 8-12 sub-4m X-overs to the big guys in the range of 20+.

All I hope is any product which is 4m plus in size, gives decent rear bench space, along with the premium quotient that it plans to bring. If the space aspect is defeated, then the primary objective itself is gone. I think these guys should keep that into account as they enter the Indian market.

There is no point providing a premium product which fails at the first hurdle.

[suv100]

Found this on youtube. Sorry, the review is in Chinese.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpv_t2haP_o

[junkishya]

As per the below link the dimensions appear promising.. seems to be wide enough !! Hyundai says is strategically developed for China, is 4,270 mm long, 1,780 mm wide and 1,630 mm tall.

1780 mm wide would mean that it is 15mm wider than Innova !!

Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/34071328.cms

[Ritesh_Dogar]

Originally Posted by suv100

Found this on Youtube. Sorry, the review is in Chinese.

Althought the review is in chinese. The video gives a pretty good idea about the ix25. The interiors look very good. I hope Hyundai retains the Chinese version & doesnt develop a ix25 strategically for India.

[pdma]

Hello All,

I had a chance to look at this car in person yesterday at an auto show.

Lets see how the India version translates to when launched.

Iam attaching a few pics here. Please excuse the quality as the lighting was not too appropriate for my camera.

Attachment 1293666

The size looks very good



Rear view



Very promising boot space



The interior looked pretty dull to me, compared to usual Hyundai standards.





Excellent Alloys and all the Hyundai cars at the expo had Hankook on.



Cheers,
pdma.

[honey_starhoney]

Thanks for the pictures Mr.Pdma but i think you are referring to ix35 whereas we are discussing ix25 and so far Hyundai has not communicated about launching ix35 here in India in near future. Correct me if am wrong

[y2ksrs]

Originally Posted by pdma

Hello All,

I had a chance to look at this car in person yesterday at an auto show.

Lets see how the India version translates to when launched.

Hi, this is the ix35 aka the Tuscon. This is a notch above the ix25 in size. I don't think Hyundai has any plans of bringing it to India.

[pdma]

Originally Posted by y2ksrs

Hi, this is the ix35 aka the Tuscon. This is a notch above the ix25 in size. I don't think Hyundai has any plans of bringing it to India.

Originally Posted by honey_starhoney

Thanks for the pictures Mr.Pdma but i think you are referring to ix35 whereas we are discussing ix25 and so far Hyundai has not communicated about launching ix35 here in India in near future. Correct me if am wrong

My bad, Iam sorry for jumping the gun here and posting incorrect pictures.

Thank You for correcting me.

@ Mods : I would request you to delete the earlier post from me as the pictures posted were not related to the car on discussion.

Cheers,
pdma.

[mayanksabharwal]

Hyundai ix25 launched in China

Six variants, price range Rs 12 lakhs to Rs 18 lakhs

looking good for India

http://www.rushlane.com/hyundai-ix25...-12133415.html

[rutvij]

Originally Posted by ampere

Fundamentally the reason for these cars coming is because there is a huge gap between 8-12 sub-4m X-overs to the big guys in the range of 20+.

All I hope is any product which is 4m plus in size, gives decent rear bench space, along with the premium quotient that it plans to bring. If the space aspect is defeated, then the primary objective itself is gone. I think these guys should keep that into account as they enter the Indian market.

There is no point providing a premium product which fails at the first hurdle.

Completely agree with you. A decent spec D category sedan easily touches 18 lakhs and that leaves a huge gap from 10 lakhs to 18 lakhs which these crossovers can fill. People will buy them over C segment cars only if they provide decent space and features.

[Simhi]

Originally Posted by mayanksabharwal

Hyundai ix25 launched in China

Six variants, price range Rs 12 lakhs to Rs 18 lakhs

looking good for India

Hyundai will try to bridge the gap between Ecosport and Duster and may also cut some features offered in China and may most probably not launch the 2.0L variant.

We see only one MT variant for China. In India, I can foresee Hyundai having multiple MT variants with 1.6L

Variant, Technical Specs and Features from Hyundai China site
Source: http://ix25.beijing-hyundai.com.cn/

Variants
1.6 GS 2WD MT - Approx 12lacs INR
1.6 GS 2WD AT - Approx 13.4 lacs INR
1.6 GLS 2WD AT - Approx 14.3 lacs INR
1.6 DLX 2WD AT - Approx 15.6 lacs INR
2.0 GLS AT 2WD - Approx 16.7 lacs INR
2.0 GLX AT 4WD - Approx 18.0 lacs INR

Technical Specification
LxWxH (mm): 4,270 / 1,780 / 1,622
Wheel Base (mm): 2590
Engines on offer: 1.6L Gamma, 2.0L Nu
Engine (cc): 1591 / 1999
Max Power (kW/rpm): 91.6/6300 , 118/6500
Max Torque (N.m/rpm): 150.7/4850 , 192/4800
Brake: Ventilated Disc Front and Rear
Top Speed: 170 (1.6L) / 183 (2.0L)
Fuel Efficiency: Approx 14 km/l (1.6L) and 12km/l (2.0L)
Tire Size: 205/65 R16 , 215/60 R17
Ground Clearance: 183mm

Features offered on 2.0 GLS/GLX
Airbags - Dual Front, Front Side, Side Curtain Airbags
ABS+EBD
VSM (Vehicle Stability Control), ESP (Electronic Body Stability ), ESS (Emergency Brake Reminder),
TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Assist System)
Hill Assist System
Downhill Assist System
Reverse Camera + Sensor
Project Headlamps, DRL
Panaromic Sunroof
Cruise Control
8-way power driver seat adjustment
6:4 Folding rear seat
Automatic Air-conditioning

[ampere]

Originally Posted by Simhi

Hyundai will try to bridge the gap between Ecosport and Duster and may also cut some features offered in China and may most probably not launch the 2.0L variant.

Actually I am surprised that its been offered with a 2L version. Ideally for its size, I always thought the 1.6L was the best possible option.

[sridhar-v]

Got to know form a friend that Hyundai are aggressively localising the vehicle to meet their price targets.

Hope they introduce the 2L petrol with AWD, AT gearbox and all the bells & whistles. Woul be a great highway cruiser for people, like me, who have overall low running.

[PPS]

This seems to be the compact SUV. I thought it would come with a bigger engine though!