Hyundai launches cheap midsize SUV that will challenge the Corolla Cross and Compass! Meet the new rival that promises to revolutionize the automotive market!

Hyundai's new medium SUV promises to shake up the automotive market. Titled Hyundai Mufasa, the hybrid model can deliver up to 160 horsepower.

Upgrading your SUV so you don't lose sales to BYD and GWM, the new generation of the IX35 arrives to boost the automotive market. As Hyundai's best-selling midsize SUV in Brazil, the IX35 continues to be sold in other markets such as Asia. Now it has just received a new generation, or rather, a new SUV made on the same platform that has been remodeled and improved with structural reinforcements and new materials.

Attractive design and competitive price – new Hyundai Mufasa arrives on the right foot in the automotive market

The name chosen for Hyundai's new medium SUV is a little peculiar and the model is called Mufasa, the same iconic name as the lion's father. Simba in The Lion King franchise. Dimensions are 4,47 m long, 2,68 m wheelbase, 1,85 m wide, 1,68 m high, weighing up to 1382 kg and accommodating up to 489 L of luggage in the trunk.

In terms of appearance, Hyundai's new medium SUV now features the automaker's current design line. Following similar elements to the new fourth-generation Tucson and the Santa Cruz pickup, at the front we have a huge honeycomb grille finished in Piano Black, a gray appliqué at the base of the bumper and full LED headlights on the sides. 

The Hyundai Mufasa has an aluminum roof rack, Piano Black mirrors and up to 18-inch diamond-cut wheels. Moving to the rear, we have a sports bumper spoiler in Piano Black and full LED taillights that are very different.

Hyundai's new midsize SUV delivers up to 160 horsepower

In terms of engine, Hyundai's new medium SUV arrived with only one option, but the Hyundai promised more news for next year. The set that debuted with the model is the 2.0 aspirated block with direct fuel injection for gasoline only, which is associated with another 48V battery, which replaces the alternator.

Adding it all up, the Hyundai Mufasa mild hybrid delivers 160 horsepower and 23 kgfm of torque, associated with a six-speed automatic transmission with torque converter and front-wheel drive.

For 2024, the South Korean automaker promised that Hyundai's new medium SUV will have an even more traditional hybrid option, but did not reveal details. However, the most likely option is the 1.4 Turbo gasoline set that comes coupled to another electric motor. This is already sold in the Asian automotive market in other SUVs from the automaker and also from Kia there.

Check out the interior details of the new Hyundai Mufasa

Inside, the new Hyundai Mufasa resembles practically all of the automaker's models today. The finish is very good, with soft-touch materials on the dashboard, doors and console, and the interior space comfortably accommodates five adults, even though it doesn't have a very large wheelbase.

Another highlight is the list of equipment that comes with everything. We have a face-to-face key, induction cell phone charging, two-zone digital climate control, electronic parking brake, driving mode selector, LED ambient lights, panoramic sunroof, trunk with electric opening and closing with approximation sensor, multifunctional steering wheel , full configurable 10-inch digital panel and much more.

The Hyundai Mufasa's multimedia center also features a 10-inch screen, which comes with wireless connectivity for Apple Carplay and Android Auto. She also has Native GPS and very complete 360° camera system.