More Hyundai QXi Spy Pics: Brezza, Nexon, XUV300 Rival Looks Ready!

Published December 28, 2018
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Hyundai’s first sub-4 metre SUV will jump into the hotly contested segment in April 2019

Codenamed ‘QXi’, it will be the first Hyundai in India to feature a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.
Prices are expected to range from Rs 8-12 lakh (ex-showroom).
1.4-litre diesel engine could be shared with the Elite i20

2019 promises to be hot and happening if you’ve resisted the urge to buy a compact SUV this year. Because you will be treated to not one, but two all-new compact SUVs. Now, we’ve already discussed Mahindra’s XUV300 at length. And now, it’s time to move our attention to the other new kid on the block - the Hyundai QXi.

First things first - no, it won’t be called the QXi. That’s the internal codename. The compact SUV is based on the Concept Carlino aka HND-14 that Hyundai showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo. It has been spotted testing earlier in Death Valley as well as in India. And, if the spy shots are anything to go by, it is shaping up to be a baby Creta. We see some Kona inspiration in there too, with slim LED DRLs, and a projector headlamp setup placed on the bumper. One can also spot smaller details such as a shark-fin antenna and turn indicators on the wing mirrors.

We get glimpses of the interior too, that shows an all-black theme. However, expect this aspect to be different for the India-spec SUV. A beige-black dual-tone is likely to be on offer, drawing inspiration from the elder sibling Creta again. On the features front, expect the usual goodies such as climate control, rear AC vents, steering-mounted audio controls, cruise control and a touchscreen infotainment system. Considering the XUV300 is introducing a sunroof to the segment, we wouldn’t be surprised to see Hyundai follow suit.

Way back in 2017, Hyundai had confirmed that the Carlino will feature a new 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor. Under the hood of global Hyundai and Kia cars, this engine makes a healthy 120PS of power, and 170Nm of torque. If your heart craves a diesel SUV, Hyundai is expected to offer a 1.4-litre diesel, borrowed from the Elite i20, that makes 90PS and 220Nm. An automatic transmission is expected to be on offer with both engine options too.

Expect the small SUV to be priced on par with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport and the Mahindra XUV300.