Hyundai At Auto Expo 2020: Second-gen Creta, Facelifted Tucson And Verna

Hyundai’s big-ticket at the Auto Expo 2020 will be the second-gen Creta

• Hyundai will debut the facelifted Verna at the Auto Expo 2020.

• The facelifted Tucson will be Hyundai’s second SUV at the show. 

• BS6-compliant versions of the Venue, Elite i20, Santro expected. 

• Next-gen Elite i20 will not come at the expo. 

The Auto Expo 2020 will see a lot of carmakers debut their upcoming models either in concept form or in production-spec versions. We now have a low-down on Hyundai’s lineup for the upcoming show. Let’s take a look:

Second-gen Creta:

Hyundai introduced the ix25 -- known as Creta here -- in China in 2019. This will be the second-gen Creta for India and will be offered with a set of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines along with the Seltos’ 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit. In terms of features, it is expected to get an automatic parking brake, LED DRLs, connected car tech, a big vertical touchscreen system, and a panoramic sunroof as seen on the Chinese-spec Creta.  It is expected to go on sale soon after the expo.

Also Read: 2020 Hyundai Creta: What To Expect

Facelifted Tucson:

Another Hyundai SUV that will be showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 is the facelifted Tucson. Hyundai is expected to offer it with the current set of 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, albeit with BS6 compliance. While the petrol-powered Tucson will continue to be coupled with a 6-speed AT, the 2.0-litre diesel unit is expected to come with an 8-speed automatic transmission option. It will be offered with features such as LED headlamps and a redesigned dashboard layout with a floating touchscreen infotainment system. Like the Creta, it should also go on sale soon after the expo. 

Facelifted Verna:

The Korean carmaker will also be showcasing the facelifted Verna at the 2020 Auto Expo. Under the hood, it will be offered with the Seltos’ BS6-compliant 1.5-litre petrol (115PS/144Nm) and diesel (115PS/250Nm) units thereby replacing all the current engines on offer. As far as transmission options are concerned, a 6-speed manual will be offered as standard while the petrol version will be offered with a CVT and the diesel with a torque converter. Expect the facelifted Verna to come with a bunch of features including Hyundai’s BlueLink connected car tech, wireless charging, electric sunroof, and cruise control. This will also go on sale soon after the expo. 

Also Read: 2020 Hyundai Verna: What To Expect?

Besides these major unveils, Hyundai is also expected to showcase the BS6-compliant versions of the Santro, Hyundai Venue and Elite i20. The Venue will get the 1.5-litre diesel from the Kia Seltos. The Santro will get the same 1.1-litre petrol engine. The existing Elite i20 is likely to become a petrol-only model in the BS6 era until the next-gen model arrives with BS6 petrol and diesel engines around mid-2020.