Hyundai Ai3 spotted testing in India; to rival Tata Punch

The Ai3 CUV shares its platform with the Grand i10 NIOS and Aura, and will be positioned below the Venue

Hyundai is working on a new sub-4 meter SUV to take on the Tata Punch. Dubbed the Hyundai Ai3, the new model has now been spotted testing in India.

The Ai3 CUV shares its platform with the Grand i10 NIOS and Aura. It will be positioned below the Venue in Hyundai’s line-up and is expected to be launched during the festive season.

The latest spy images reveal an early test mule of the upcoming car. It has an upright stance with a large greenhouse. This particular test car is equipped with steel wheels, roof rails and a shark fin antenna. The car is also likely to get a sunroof.

The Hyundai Ai3 is expected to be offered with the same 1.2-litre petrol engine as the Venue, Grand i10 NIOS and Aura. The carmaker is unlike to offer a diesel engine option, though.

Source: Autocar India