Hyundai AX1 crossover spied in production guise

The AX1 is a pseudo-SUV that is expected to be based on the K1 platform that also underpins the Santro and Grand i10 NIOS.

New images of the Hyundai AX1 crossover have surfaced online. The latest test mule looks more production-ready than before.

Earlier this month, Hyundai had released a couple of teaser images of the AX1. The spy images give us a good look at the car's exterior design elements. Clearly, the styling is based on a quirky theme. The front is dominated by large circular headlamps with turn indicators positioned on top. The rear bumper also houses a pair of circular lights while a set of brake lamps are positioned just under the rear windshield. Note that the triangular pattern seen on the front grille has been replicated on the tail lamps.

The AX1 is a pseudo-SUV that is expected to be based on the K1 platform that also underpins the Santro and Grand i10 NIOS. It will be positioned below the Venue in Hyundai's line-up and will compete with the upcoming Tata HBX.

The AX1 is rumoured to be powered by a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a turbocharged unit with a similar displacement. The engines could be mated to either a manual, automated manual or a proper automatic gearbox.

Source: Cochespias