Hyundai India to launch ‘IP’ MPV in 2017 – report

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According to a report by IndianAutosBlog, citing The Economic Times, Hyundai India is on track to introduce a MPV specifically-developed to cater to the needs and wants of local consumers. Internally known as the ‘IP’, the MPV is slated for an Indian market debut come the year 2017.

For now, not much is known about the ‘IP’ except for the fact that it could be a production version of the Hyundai HND-7 Hexa Space concept that made its debut in 2012. The concept rides on the same platform as the compact ix20 but boasts up to eight seats via its configurable, hexagonally-shaped layout. Elsewhere on the inside, a touchscreen, cluster ionizer air purifier and plenty of cubby holes are present.

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When it does go on sale, the ‘IP’ is set to compete against the likes of the Honda Mobilio, Maruti Ertiga and Renault Lodgy. Technical details remain scarce but sources have disclosed that the ‘IP’ will come powered by a range of petrol as well as diesel engines mated to a manual transmission as standard.

An automatic gearbox is, reportedly, offered as an option – which shouldn’t be considered as a surprise when the HND-7 concept was presented with a Kappa 1.2 litre turbo GDI engine that was paired to a six-speed automatic. So while India awaits the ‘IP’, do you think a relatively affordable Hyundai MPV would sell here?

GALLERY: Hyundai HND-7 Hexa Space concept

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An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

Comments

  • Hyundai, car for the India.

    maybe better quality than Honda Mobilio –
    india rakyat also dont want a Honda MPV with bad quality.

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  • Same L0rrrr on Apr 09, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Nobody will bat an eye anymore on kimchis. Buy Toyota better, good RV.

    Latest Camry booking: 77

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    • Khaisan on Apr 09, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      What is RV? My brother’s 2012 Altis 2.0V currently only left for RM80k of value. Tey salesman… What is RV? RM50K lost in 2.5 years!

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      • Nathan Ferdinand on Apr 09, 2015 at 6:32 pm

        RV for Toyota = regret value.
        My mother sold an 2012 Altis too, but she get lower price (RM 75k) from previous price around RM 130k.
        Now she want to book a car for replacement, either Honda Civic or Mazda3. Which one is better? I need suggestions.

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  • Sammy on Apr 09, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Can Proton tell us what’s the plan for 2017?
    Did I hear IRiz facelift V.7?

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    • kadajawie on Apr 09, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      The plan is to keep making big losses and don’t tell it all at Dewan Rakyat.

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  • Same L0rrrr on Apr 09, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    This Hyundai looks good. I am sorry to all PT readers for in the past I have been condemning Hyundai cars. I am so sorry. Hyundai cars are so good, as good as Toyota.

    When I was in UMW, we ex UMW salesman were so scared our sales becoming so bad becaus eof good Hyundai sales of their highly specced cars. So, we UMW salesman go online and bad mouth and lie about Korean cars.

    Now, I got nothing to worry. I now work in Parkson and I am happy with my new job

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  • Nathan Ferdinand on Apr 09, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    The front nose is looked like an uncanny resemblance to Toyota Innova, wait, 3 seats in front row?! Does it terrible for safety?

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  • Juara box on Apr 09, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    At least 20 years ahead better than Exora.

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  • Middle Age Driver (Member) on Apr 09, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    First time car owners will always get con on RV. Past owners will know that when the time comes to sell car, the story will be market glut so poor RV. Used car SA will always tell you other cars RV will be worst than your just to make u happy & accept the trade in price. Std con job.

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  • DPCraft on Apr 10, 2015 at 11:09 am

    From the side view behind looks like Estima…
    Nice interior. but the seats looks like it’s gonna break when you seat on it.

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  • Sam Loo (ori1) on Apr 11, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    For Korean makes, the whole car breaks apart after 2 years.

    18 months is the max trade-in acceptable.

    I made an exception for Toyota Salesman Crying because he is one potential salesman that I may recruit later on

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