Hyundai’s new plan to take on Tata Punch

Tata Motors has revived the micro SUV segment in India by launching the Punch. Now, Hyundai is also planning to enter the micro SUV segment as it is quite a lucrative segment clearly reflected by Tata Punch’s impressive sales. In this article, we will discuss Hyundai’s new plan to take on Tata Punch.

Who should buy the Tata Punch?

What does Hyundai have?

Hyundai already has a micro-SUV in the Korean market, the Casper. This car suddenly grabbed eyeballs in India as it was expected to launch in India. However, it was soon confirmed that Hyundai will not be launching this car in the Indian market due to its small dimensions. The Casper is a compact car and the Indian market might not adopt this kind of small SUV. The carmaker is now said to working on a micro SUV for India, codenamed the Hyundai ‘Ai3’.

What can we expect from Hyundai micro SUV?

The Hyundai Ai3 micro SUV will be built on the Grand i10 Nios’ frame. The overall dimensions would be similar to i10 Nios but with an increase in height and ground clearance. Hyundai Ai3 might get the same engine options from the Grand i10 Nios. The Hyundai Ai3 might get all the features the Grand i10 Nios gets like ABS, EBD, front dual airbags, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, connected car tech along with a few other premium features that will help the Ai3 take on the Tata Punch. Overall, we expect the new Hyundai SUV to be a valuable addition to the segment with its high value for money proposition and long list of segment-first features.

Hyundai micro SUV – Pricing and launch

The Hyundai Ai3 might be launched in India in 2023. It is expected to start somewhere around Rs 5.5 lakhs (ex-showroom). Hyundai like most of strong players will try to create a perfect balance between the pricing and the list of features.

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