The all-new Hyundai Tucson, Auto Expo 2016

Hyundai believes that this small SUV will boost the company’s overall growth in India. It has been designed at Hyundai’s Namyang design centre in Hwaseong, South Korea.

The Tucson is amongst 17 products that Hyundai showcased at the event including a concept SUV HND-14 on which it will develop a compact SUV.

Meanwhile, it is understood that the company plans to ramp up production capacity for the popular Creta SUV, which now has a three-month waiting period, by June 2016 to 10,000 units per month.

Hyundai’s Fluidic 2.0 design philosophy is quite evident in the design of the HND-14 including the sweptback headlamps and signature Hyundai grille up front. It previews a new compact SUV that Hyundai intends to build for India.

Terming India as the fastest growing market where all auto makers can exploit the potential, Koo said the company is aiming to sell five lakh units in the domestic market in 2016, the company’s 20th anniversary. We will have a concept HND-14 at the Auto Expo.

“The Auto Expo is a very important platform to showcase Hyundai’s strength of design, technology and future products”, said Y.K. Koo, managing director and chief executive of Hyundai Motor India. HND-14, Carlino boasts multi-function lifestyle ability making an urban iconic statement with its unique design and stylish exteriors.

The sub-four metre concept, which will make it eligible for reduced excise duty rate, will be the entry level model for Hyundai to complete its range in the SUV segment. The fuel cell stack, electric motor, battery and hydrogen tank are the main components of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).