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Hyundai ix25 SUV debuts in China on the Chengdu Auto Show

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This is the the brand new Hyundai ix25 in China, it debuted today on the Chengdu Auto Show. The Hyundai ix25 debuted as a concept on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. This production version will be launched on the Chinese car market on October 9. Price will start around 140.000 yuan and end around 170.000 yuan.

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That is what we call a Black Interior. Very black. Some alu bits, but mostly black.

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The ix25 is a China-only compact SUV. It will be manufactured in China by the Beijing-Hyundai joint venture to compete with cars such as the popular Ford Ecosport and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun.

The ix25 is based on the platform of the Kia Soul, which is made in China by the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture.

Size: 4270mm/1780mm/1630, wheelbase is 2590. Engines: 1.6 and 2.0 four-cylinder petrol, both mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.

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Many lines over the back. Rear lights are use. Skid pad cool. Exhaust pipe invisible.

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Good enough for China, and what about the rest of the world..?