Genesis Magma GT Concept Previews Future Mid-Engine Halo Car

Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury car brand Genesis provided the first clear look at what could be its future halo performance model. Unveiled as a near-production concept, the Magma GT Concept previews a future mid-engine high-performance super sports car from the Korean firm that is expected to arrive by the end of the decade.

 

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“The Magma GT Concept represents the pinnacle of our performance vision and stands as a symbol of our commitment to true motorsport capability,” commented Luc Donckerwolke, President and Chief Creative Officer of Genesis.

The Magma GT Concept looks the part of a proper rear-mid engine super sports car with its sleek lines, bulging fenders and raked rear deck. The fascia retains the Genesis trademark dual blade headlamps positioned on a reverse-hinged clamshell bonnet, while the bumper features a large full-width air vent. Uniquely, the headlamps themselves have been styled as canards to help generate downforce over the front end.

 

Also read: Hyundai To Launch Made-In-India Genesis Luxury Car In 2027
 

Moving towards the sides, the concept features vents behind the front wheels to aid in brake ventilation, flush-fitting door handles on the butterfly doors and intake vents atop the rear fenders. The roof features an intake duct while the powertrain is tucked away beneath a body-coloured panel with integrated venting to help heat escape. The entire rear deck forms part of a single-piece engine cover.

The rear features the twin-bar LED lightbar tail lamp design with extensions on the rear fenders. An illuminated Genesis wordmark sits between the two light units. The entire lighting setup is positioned on a large rear vent to help extract heat from the powertrain.

 

Also read: Genesis Finally Coming To India? Hyundai 'Strategically Evaluating' Launch Of Luxury Arm
 

Genesis is yet to confirm what powertrain could be featured in its halo product, though we could be looking at a hybrid set-up – petrol engine + electric motors as against an all-electric or petrol-only powertrain. Genesis has also confirmed that the GT will also feed into its race track ambitions with a derivative due to compete in GT racing. The company has already confirmed its entry into Le Mans and LMP2 racing with the GMR-001 hypercar.

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Hyundai Crater Off-Road SUV Concept Unveiled At LA Auto Show 2025

Hyundai has showcased what it calls ‘the next evolution’ of its XRT model series, the Crater off-road SUV Concept. Set to be showcased at the LA Auto Show 2025, the Crater was designed by Hyundai’s technical centre in California and features a rugged and boxy design paired with a cabin that would not be out of place in a sci-fi movie.

 

Also read: Hyundai Crater Concept Previewed; To Preview Upcoming Off-Roader
 

The exterior design follows what Hyundai calls its ‘Art of Steel’ design with boxy proportions, upright stance and prominent cuts and creases. The nose is characterised by a 3D LED lighting element at the base of the bonnet, incorporating the Hyundai ‘four dot’ logo seen on the brand’s EVs. The SUV features an enclosed grille and chunky front bumper replete with recovery hooks. The heavily sculpted bonnet features cables that extend towards a roof rack that aims to protect the windshield from branches and other debris. The front-end design is rounded out by auxiliary lamps featuring unique symbolic characters that Hyundai calls ‘Crater Man’.

 

Also read: New Hyundai MPV, Off-Road SUV Confirmed For India
 

Moving to the sides, the Crater features exaggerated wheel arches filled out by 18-inch rims wrapped in 33-inch off-road tyres. The wheel arches and side body feature chunky cladding as well. The traditional rear-view mirrors are replaced by unique removable cameras that also double up as flashlights in the dark. The Crater features rear-hinged rear doors and lacks a traditional B-pillar.

 

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Around the back, the design is characterised by prominent haunches, a rugged bumper and a lighting design similar to the unit up front.

 

The Crater integrates a roll cage into its bodyshell, with the side support visible when the doors are opened. The cabin design itself looks straight out of a movie, with cylindrical design elements situated throughout the cabin. The vehicle features a pillar-to-pillar HUD in place of traditional instrumentation and a centre touchscreen with the centre console housing a row of four small displays displaying more ‘Crater Man’ symbols. As with Hyundai’s current XRT models, the Crater concept features terrain modes in the form of physical buttons mounted to the steering.

 

Also Read: Hyundai To Launch 8 Hybrid Cars And SUVs In India By FY2030

 

No powertrain details of the concept were provided, with Hyundai having previously called it a ‘show vehicle.’ The brand, however, recently confirmed that it was eyeing an off-road-ready SUV for the Indian market, which is likely to draw some design inspiration from the concept.

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New Mahindra BE 6 Variant Teased Ahead Of Debut On Nov 26; Production-Spec BE Rall-E?

Aside from a string of teasers for its upcoming XEV 9S seven-seat SUV, Mahindra has now teased a new variant of the BE 6 that will debut on November 26, 2025. While the teaser clearly shows what looks to be the BE 6, what stands out for the model is the revised lighting setup front and rear that looks to mirror the BE 6-based BE Rall-E concept from 2023.

 

Also read: Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e Available With Discounts Of Up To Rs 1.55 Lakh
 

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Mahindra had long tested the Rall-E alongside the standard BE 6 before the latter’s launch, so the new model could very well be its production-ready derivative. It, however, remains to be seen if the production model will carry over the Rall-E name into production.

 

Also Read: Mahindra XEV 9S Electric SUV Teased Ahead Of Debut

 

The teaser reveals a redesigned front lighting setup with the SUV dropping the C-shaped DRL lighting of the standard BE 6 in favour of simpler LED eyebrows, while the main headlamps are set slightly lower down as well. This would suggest that the bumper design could be notably different from the standard BE 6.

 

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Around the back, too, the SUV looks to have dropped the C-shaped lighting for a simpler lightbar style unit, while elements such as a small lip spoiler and roof-mounted twin-spoiler look to be retained from the standard SUV. Mahindra also provided a look at the wheels with the new variant retaining the same aero wheel designs as the standard BE 6, though it remains to be seen if Mahindra could give the EV all-terrain tyres in line with the 2023 Rall-E concept’s off-roading looks.

 

Also Read: Updated Mahindra Thar Launched At Rs 9.99 lakh; Borrows Cabin And Features From Roxx

 

2023 Mahindra BE.Rall-E Concept.

 

Coming to the powertrain, the new variant is likely to retain the same powertrain options as offered on the standard BE 6, pairing a rear-drive electric motor with either a 59 kWh or 72 kWh battery. All-wheel drive, too, could be a possibility with the XEV 9S expected to debut the dual motor setup on the same date.

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Mini Cooper Convertible Bookings Open; India Launch In December 2025

Mini India has commenced accepting bookings for the new Cooper Convertible ahead of its launch in December 2025. The Cooper Convertible is the drop-top derivative of Mini’s iconic 3-Door hatch, replacing the fixed roof with a power folding soft top that can be operated at speeds of up to 30 kmph.

 

Also read: Mini Countryman SE All4 JCW Launched In India At Rs 66.90 Lakh
 

On the design front, the folding soft-top aside, the Cooper Convertible gets no notable design differences over its hardtop counterpart. The cabin, too, is much the same, with the large circular central touchscreen acting as the nerve centre for the vehicle, with a row of physical switches below and a textured finish to the dashboard and upper doors.

 

Also Read: Mini Countryman John Cooper Works Launched At Rs 64.90 Lakh
 

As for the spec, India is expected to get the Cooper Convertible in its hot Cooper S spec with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine under the hood, good for 201 bhp and 300 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox as standard. Globally, the Convertible is also offered in entry-level Cooper C spec with 161 bhp & 250 Nm on tap and the performance John Cooper Works spec that pushes out 228 bhp and 380 Nm.

 

Also read: Mini Countryman E JCW Pack Launched At Rs 62 Lakh; Limited To 20 Units
 

As with the standard Cooper S already on sale in the country, buyers can expect Mini to offer some degree of customisability with the Convertible. Expect the Convertible to also be similarly kitted out as the hatchback, getting features such as a head-up display, tyre pressure monitoring, a Harman Kardon sound system, powered front seats with memory, connected car tech and more.

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Porsche Cayenne Electric Breaks Cover; Priced At Rs 1.75 Crore In India

Porsche has expanded its electric car lineup with its flagship SUV being the latest addition to the electrification trend. The Porsche Cayenne Electric is as bonkers as the first-ever Cayenne that came a couple of decades ago. Like its electric siblings - the Taycan and Macan EV - the Cayenne EV is also superlative in numbers and is available to order in India for a starting price of Rs 1.75 crore for the standard and Rs 2.25 crore for the Turbo guise.

 

Also read: New Porsche 911 Turbo S Launched In India At Rs 3.80 Crore
 

Let's talk about those superlative figures first. In its most powerful Turbo state-of-tune, it makes 1,156 bhp and 1500 Nm, and can clock 0-100 kmph in 2.5 seconds in the boost mode. The more “docile” version is no slouch either, with 440 bhp and 835 Nm, and its claimed time is 4.8 seconds.

 

Also Read: 563 bhp Porsche Macan Electric GTS Revealed; Slots In Below The Macan Turbo EV In Global Lineup

 

Both versions have a dual-motor AWD setup and are fed by a sufficiently large 113kWh battery pack. It has a claimed range of 642 kilometres and can support up to 400 kW of fast charging. But more importantly, it becomes the first Porsche to come with “Wireless Charging”. With 11kW of inductive charging, all that the Porsche Wireless Charging system requires is for the car to be parked above a floor plate, and the charging process starts automatically.

Taking inspiration from the Formula E outing, the Cayenne Electric also has 600 kW of recuperative power, wherein everyday use, about 97 per cent of all braking operations can be handled purely by the electric motors. 

 

Also read: Porsche Cayenne EV Interior Revealed: Curved 'Flow' Touchscreen, AR HUD And More
 

In terms of dimensions, the new Cayenne EV is 55mm longer than the combustion-engined version with 4,985mm length, 1,980mm width and 1,674mm height. The wheelbase has grown to 3,023mm, which should mean more space inside the cabin. If the styling of the Taycan and Macan EV is anything to go by, the Cayenne EV is muscular, modern and still characteristically a Porsche. Even the cabin is modern and has a 14.25-inch OLED screen atop the dashboard, which can be joined with a 14.9-inch optional passenger display.

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With order books open right away, Cayenne EV will exist alongside the internal combustion versions (which is not the case with the Macan anymore). The global deliveries should commence in the second half of next year with an imminent India arrival.

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New Tesla Model Y Achieves Five Star Euro NCAP Crash Safety Rating

The 2025 Tesla Model Y has achieved a five-star safety rating from the European crash test safety rating agency Euro NCAP. The facelifted EV was part of a group of 23 models, including the likes of the Skoda Enyaq, Skoda Elroq, Mercedes CLE, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and Volvo EX90 to be put to the test.

 

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Starting with adult occupant protection, Euro NCAP awarded the Tesla a 91 per cent score. It noted that the Model Y’s body shell remained stable after a frontal offset collision. The electric SUV also offered good to adequate levels of protection to adult occupants in case of both frontal offset and full-width impacts. In side impact testing, the SYV offered good protection to occupants in the barrier impact test, though the protection to the chest was rated marginal due to the compression reading in the side pole impact test.

 

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The Model Y also scored well for minimising far-side excursion – the occupant’s body being thrown to the far side of the car during side impact, and the centre airbag performed well by preventing occupants from clashing with each other during an impact. Whiplash protection, too, was rated as good.

Moving to child occupant protection, the Model Y received a higher 93 per cent score, securing full points for occupant protection based on frontal and side impact testing with the 6-year and 10-year dummy. The agency also noted that all recommended child safety seats could be accommodated and properly installed in the vehicle, though the SUV did drop a few points for the types of child restraint safety systems offered.

 

The Model Y secured an 86 per cent score for Vulnerable Road User protection, with the bodyshell offering marginal to good levels of protection in most collisions with pedestrians, with only the stiffened A-pillar and windshield base showing poor results. The agency noted that the autonomous functions of the vehicle also performed well, including in recognising and mitigating collisions with other road users, including cyclists and motorcyclists.

 

Also read: 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Debuts With 460 bhp, 580 km Range
 

As for the safety systems on board, Euro NCAP awarded the updated Model Y a 92 per cent score, with the agency noting that all systems were working well.

 

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The facelifted Model Y made its global debut at the start of 2025, with sales of the EV now happening across the globe. The EV also became Tesla's first model for the Indian market with the company launching the Model Y in India in July this year, following years of speculation over an India entry. The Model Y in India is offered in a fully-loaded RWD spec in either standard or long-range guise. The former is priced at Rs 59.89 lakh, while the latter costs Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Bajaj Auto Takes Charge Of KTM With Full Buyout; Pierer Group Exits

Bajaj Auto has officially taken the driver’s seat at KTM’s parent company, completing a deal that gives the Indian manufacturer full control of the European group. Bajaj has confirmed that its Dutch subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV, has acquired 100 per cent of Pierer Bajaj AG, the holding firm that owns the majority stake in Pierer Mobility AG, the umbrella company for KTM and several other premium motorcycle brands. With the transaction wrapped up on November 18, KTM and the wider Pierer Mobility network now fall directly under Bajaj Auto.

 

Also Read: Bajaj Working On Sub-350 cc KTM & Triumph Motorcycles

The takeover also kicks off a round of major rebranding. Pierer Bajaj AG will soon carry the name Bajaj Auto International Holdings AG, while Pierer Mobility AG is set to be renamed Bajaj Mobility AG, subject to the usual approvals. Leadership changes are on the way, too, with boards and management teams across the involved companies, including KTM, lined up for restructuring. This effectively marks the end of the Pierer Group’s long-standing stewardship of the brand.

 

Before the deal, Bajaj Auto owned 49.9 per cent of Pierer Bajaj AG (PBAG), while the majority stake was held by Pierer Industrie AG. PBAG itself owned nearly 75 per cent of Pierer Mobility AG (PMAG), which meant Bajaj indirectly held about 37.5 per cent of KTM.

 

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After the transaction, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIH) took full ownership of PBAG by acquiring the remaining shares. This made PBAG a wholly owned subsidiary of BAIH, and therefore a step-down subsidiary of Bajaj Auto. Since PBAG holds 74.9 per cent of PMAG/KTM, both companies have now become indirect subsidiaries of Bajaj as well.

 

Bajaj and KTM have worked closely for years, and Bajaj has been a key financial backer for the Austrian brand during tough times. But this is the first time the Indian manufacturer has taken complete control, giving it a direct say in everything from future product planning to global manufacturing and brand strategy.

 

Also Read: KTM 390 Adventure, Adventure X Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 27,000

Stefan Pierer has been steering KTM since the early ’90s, stepping in when the company was in trouble and gradually turning it into a global performance-bike brand. Bajaj Auto entered the picture much later, picking up its first stake in KTM in 2007 and strengthening the partnership over the years as both companies grew more closely linked. What began as a minority investment eventually evolved into one of the industry’s strongest cross-continent alliances, laying the groundwork for today’s full shift in ownership.

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All-New Jeep Recon Electric SUV Revealed; 2.7 Tonne EV Gets Removable Doors, 400 KM Range

Jeep has unveiled its third all-electric SUV in the form of the all-new Jeep Recon SUV. Based on the STLA Large platform – the same as the Wagoneer S, the Recon looks to target the lifestyle buyers wanting an off-road capable SUV while still wanting to drive an EV.

 

Also read: Jeep Meridian: Your Most Asked Questions, Answered!
 

On the design front, the Recon follows the same design philosophy as the Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee and Avenger before it, with boxy and upright proportions along with some of Jeep’s trademark design elements. Unveiled in the off-road-ready Moab spec, the Recon gets the Jeep hallmark seven-slat grille – closed off and illuminated here, flanked by squared-out headlights with integrated daytime running lamps and a chunky bumper replete with recovery hooks and fog lamps.

Also read: Jeep Compass Track Edition Launched At Rs 26.78 Lakh

 

Moving to the sides, the Recon gets squared out, exaggerated fender flares filled out by 33-inch all-terrain tyres wrapped around 18-inch rims in the MOAB trim. The doors feature exposed exterior hinges – à la the Wrangler – and there’s a large rear quarter glass too. Round the back, the Recon features a side-hinged tailgate with a mounted spare wheel and a chunky rear bumper.

The party piece for the Recon, however, is its promise of open-air off-roading, something only offered by the Wrangler in Jeep’s stable. Jeep says that the doors can be removed without the need for specialised tools. The rear quarter windows and windscreen can be removed too, and depending on how the vehicle is specced, buyers can either get a panoramic sunroof or a powered soft-top in its place – the latter opening all the way to the rear for a more open-air feel.

The Recon isn’t small either by any metric – it measures 4,911 mm in length, 1,900 mm wide and 1,875 mm tall. It also sits on a 2,868 mm wheelbase and features 232 mm of ground clearance. This makes it not only larger than the Wrangler but also marginally larger than the Toyota Land Cruiser 300. The Recon isn’t light either, with a kerb weight of 2,772 kg.

 

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In this off-road spec Moab trim Jeep says that the Recon has an approach, ramp breakover and departure angles of 33.8, 23.3 and 33.1 degrees.

Moving to the cabin, the dashboard design is quite symmetrical. The co-driver side features a large grab handle while the centre console houses a large 14.5-inch touchscreen – the nerve centre for a majority of the in-car controls - under which sit the central air-con vents and a wireless charging pad. The floor console between the seats features a floating design with storage space in the lower section, while the upper unit houses a gear selector dial and toggle switches for the Selec-Terrain system and electronic locking rear differential. The driver gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as standard.

Moving to the powertrain, the Recon gets a 100.5 kWh battery pack paired with two electric drive modules (EDMs) - one on each axle. The two EDMs develop a combined 670 bhp (500 kW) and 840 Nm, enabling the SUV to hit 96 kmph from a standstill in 3.6 seconds. The Recon gets active four-wheel drive as standard, with the MOAB getting an improved 15:1 final drive ratio for the rear axle for better off-road capabilities. The front axle features an 11:1 final drive ratio as well as an auto disconnect feature at each wheel to prioritise range during typical on-road driving. Jeep claims a range of up to 370 km for the Recon MOAB and up to 400 km for the remainder of the range.

 

The Recon will go into production in early 2026 with initial market launches planned for North American markets. The MOAB trim will also remain exclusive to the North American market.

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Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet, F77 Mach 2 Launched In The UK

Ultraviolette Automotive has made its official entry into the United Kingdom with the commencement of sales of the F77 electric motorcycle lineup. The brand has partnered with Netherlands-based MotoMondo for distribution in the region. At the Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham, Ultraviolette launched the F77 Mach 2 Recon and F77 SuperStreet in its top-spec Recon variants, respectively.

 

Also Read: Ultraviolette X-47: Variants, Features, Prices Explained

Alongside its current range, Ultraviolette also showcased several other products, including the X-47 Crossover, which was launched in the Indian market recently. The company also displayed the Tesseract scooter, Shockwave dirt bike, and the F99 concept motorcycle.

 

The F77 models launched in the UK will be offered solely in the top-spec Recon guise. The duo sports the same mechanical setup as the Indian version: a peak output of 30 kW, 100 Nm of torque, a claimed top speed of 155 kmph and a 10.3 kWh battery with an IDC-rated range of up to 323 km. Prices reflect the premium positioning abroad, with the F77 Mach 2 set at £8,499 (Rs 9.91 lakh) and the F77 SuperStreet at £8,799 (Rs 10.26 lakh).

 

Also Read: Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover First Ride Review: Sense & Sensibility

 

Earlier this year, Ultraviolette began its overseas rollout by sending the first shipment of 100 F77 motorcycles to the UK and nine other European countries, including France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The motorcycles are exported from the company’s Bengaluru plant as fully built units. 

 

For its European presence, Ultraviolette has set up a network of regional distribution partners. MotoMondo oversees the UK and Benelux markets, Zero Centre handles Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, while Pink Mobility manages operations in France.

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Kawasaki W230 Announced For The UK: Does It Make Sense For India?

Kawasaki has announced a new retro-styled roadster, the W230 for the UK market, to go on sale in 2026. With 1960s inspired styling, particularly inspired by the 1965 Kawasaki 650 W-1 model, the new W230 promises to take on other modern classic models in Europe, like the Honda GB350S, BSA Bantam 350 and Royal Enfield Classic 350.  On paper, the Kawasaki W230 seems to make for a good candidate for the Indian market as well, with growing popularity in the sub-350 cc modern classic segment. 

 

Also Read: Kawasaki KLX230 First Ride Review

But will it be launched? And if it is, will Kawasaki be able to make the cut and make the W230 a success, unlike the similar-styled W175? We take a look at what the W230 offers and if it has a chance to make Indian retro-styled roadster loves warm up to this new Kawasaki modern classic.

 

The W230 is based on a 233 cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 17.3 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 18.6 Nm at 5,800 rpm. With a kerb weight of just 133 kg, and a 745 mm seat height, the W230 looks to be a promising entry-level modern classic, with 150 mm ground clearance and 12-litre fuel capacity. Suspension set-up consists of 37 mm telescopic front forks and twin shocks with adjustable preload. Braking duties are handled by front and rear discs, with a 265 mm front disc with a dual-piston caliper and a 220 mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper.

 

Also Read: Kawasaki KLX230 Prices Reduced To Rs. 1.99 Lakh

 

On the styling front, the Kawasaki W230 seems to nail the modern classic design look, and the overall dimensions and key specifications also look promising. If Kawasaki does consider introducing it in India, what will be a deciding factor will be localisation and pricing. If Kawasaki India manages to chalk out a similar India strategy for the W230 as it did for the KLX230 dual-sport, the W230 could be one single-cylinder Kawasaki model which could make the Japanese brand more widely known.

 

In the end, the Kawasaki W230 promises to be a lightweight modern classic alternative to bestsellers in India, like the Royal Enfield 350s, Honda CB350, Jawa and Yezdi models, even though on paper, power and torque figures of the W230 look to be lower than others in the sub-350 cc modern classic segment. What goes for it, is its lightweight design, which should make new riders and even first-time owners feel comfortable with its compact size and easy dimensions.

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Hyundai Crater Concept Previewed; To Preview Upcoming Off-Roader

It was only last month when Hyundai confirmed that the Indian market would receive a new off-road SUV by FY2030 as part of seven all-new nameplates for the market. Now the carmaker has previewed an ‘extreme off-road show vehicle’ that will debut at the soon-to-commence LA Auto Show 2025. Called the Crater Concept, Hyundai has provided a first glimpse of the concept via design sketches showcasing a boxy and muscular SUV in a similar vein to the Ford Bronco and the Land Rover Defender.

 

Also read: New Hyundai MPV, Off-Road SUV Confirmed For India
 

Speaking of the design, the Crater looks to get acres of ground clearance along with off-road biased tyres. The fascia is characterised by slim lights sitting just below the bonnet and a unique four-dot pattern in the centre. The grille is closed off, suggesting that the concept could be electric, while the main headlamps look to be integrated into a slim opening just above the chunky front bumper.

 

Also read: Hyundai Tucson Discontinued In India: Delisted From Website
 

The sculpted bonnet adds to the rough and ready look with contrast-finished panelling near the A Pillar, likely hinting at a location where the owner could climb up to access the luggage rack. Four auxiliary lights sit just ahead of the luggage rack.

 

Also Read: Hyundai To Launch 8 Hybrid Cars And SUVs In India By FY2030

 

Moving to the rear, the concept gets prominent haunches along with a tail lamp set-up mirroring the front. The rear bumper, too, is chunky with a large skid plate element, and a small roof-mounted integrated spoiler sits atop the rear windshield.

It, however, remains to be seen if the Crater concept could preview a future production model with Hyundai calling the concept ‘a design exploration that captures the spirit of adventure.’ Hyundai last month confirmed that the Indian market would get a new SUV with off-road capabilities in the coming years, though whether it will be inspired by the Crater remains to be seen.

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