Mini Hyundai Crossover Spied Looking to Fight Honda HR-V
Hyundai is looking to fill a gap in its lineup by introducing a new sub-compact crossover in the near future.
A mini Hyundai crossover has been spied testing before, but spy photographers managed to get a look at the upcoming vehicle’s interior for the first time. Although much of the dashboard is covered by plastic and mesh sheeting, we can see a layout that is a bit of a departure from the design Hyundai currently uses. An interesting touch is the houndstooth-patterned front seat, which is a design cue we’re sure won’t make it to production models.
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The crossover will share a platform with the i20/i30 subcompact that is sold in Europe and parts of Asia. Hyundai’s smallest crossover is currently the Tucson, so this new one will slot below the Tucson in price and size. Like the other vehicles it competes with, it should be offered standard with front-wheel drive and AWD as optional.
When this new, yet-to-be-named mini Hyundai crossover comes out later this year, it will compete with the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR, Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3 and Chevrolet Trax.
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Jodi has been obsessed with cars since she was little and has been an automotive journalist for the past 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the prestigious North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Besides hosting videos, and writing news, reviews and features, Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoGuide.com and takes care of the site's day-to-day operations.
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