SCOOP! Hyundai India planning compact SUV!

No doubt the tremendous success of the XUV500, and the upcoming launches of the Ford Ecosport, Maruti Suzuki's RIII (Ertiga) and the mini-Xylo have had an influence on Hyundai's decision to bring in a compact SUV which will be unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. Will it be similar/smaller than the Tucson? Maybe on the lines of the Veloster? Only the Auto Expo 2012 will provide the answers. Quote: To remain competitive and growing strong in coming years, Hyundai is planning to enter the compact SUV segment in India which is the upcoming segment with less than 4 meter length SUVs with sub-1200 CC Petrol and sub-1500 CC Diesel engines. These cars get special excise benefits of about 8% over the larger counterparts in India. Hyundai India will showcase a concept car (SUV) of less than 4 meters in length which will come to Indian roads in coming years and add up to the existing portfolio of Hyundai car in India. Sources - Hyundai India Compact SUV To Compete With Mini Xylo and Other Compact SUVs Hyundai to showcase compact SUV concept at 2012 Delhi Auto Expo

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