Hyundai Indiathat has had a successful 2014, is planning to launch a couple of all new products and facelifts this year as well to keep the momentum going for them. The first product to be rolled out by the Korean carmaker in India will bethe updated Vernain mid February. Post that, the company will launch two all new products - the i20 Crossover and ix25 compact SUV - in the country. While the i20 Cross is expected to be launched in April, the ix25 will be launched in the second half of 2015.

Talking about the i20 Cross, it is based on the new-gen i20 with additional plastic body cladding, new bumper, grille, roof rails and skid guards. The crossover version of the hatch will also have the increased ground clearance and a new set of alloy wheels. All the aforementioned updates help the Crossover look quite different from the hatchback model. That said, both the vehicles might share engine options and features.

The crossover's cabin too will go through significant updates, giving it a sportier appeal than the hatchback. Expected to be priced about Rs. 50,000 - 80,000 more than the hatchback, the i20 Cross will take on other hatchback-based crossovers including Fiat Avventura, Toyota Etios Cross, VW Cross Polo and the upcoming SX4 S-Cross.

(NDTV)