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Hyundai Will Reveal In September, At The IAA Mobility Show 2025, A New Compact Electric Hatch That May Anticipate The Next Generation Lines Of The HB20 And Promises To Be A Direct Rival To The BYD Dolphin.
Hyundai is preparing for September, during the IAA Mobility Show 2025, in Munich, the unveiling of a new compact electric hatch.
The model, still in concept phase, will arrive to compete with the BYD Dolphin and other electric vehicles in the same category.
In addition to anticipating futuristic design lines, the car is expected to serve as a reference for the next generation of the HB20, which is already under development.
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Probable Name And Positioning Of The New Hatch
According to information from international press, the vehicle may be named Ioniq 2.
It will be positioned above the Inster, an urban electric vehicle similar in size to the Fiat Mobi, and below the Bayon SUV.
The size will be comparable to that of a Hyundai i20 or an HB20, but fully electric.
In the images released by the automaker, the hatch features a <strongSlightly Arched Hood, robust front bumper, and a large front grille.
The design conveys a bolder and more aerodynamic look, a strategy similar to that adopted by other brands in the transition to electric vehicles.
Prototype In Testing Reinforces Futuristic Visual
Recently, the website Carscoops registered a prototype in testing that may be of this new model.
The photos suggest a bet on more futuristic lines to stand out in the brand’s electric family. One of the differentials is at the rear.
The hatch adopts a smooth roofline and spoiler-shaped taillights, creating a silhouette close to that of a coupe.
This solution aims to highlight the car in an increasingly competitive segment, where design plays a central role in the purchasing decision.
E-GMP Platform As The Project Base
Although the technical details have not yet been confirmed, the expectation is that the hatch will use the E-GMP platform, developed by Hyundai and shared with Kia.
This base already serves as the structure for models like the EV2 and EV3, allowing for component standardization and reduction of production costs.
The commercial launch is expected for early 2026, which places the model directly in the path of competitors such as the BYD Dolphin, Citroën ë-C3, and Peugeot e-208.
Connection With The Future HB20
While preparing its new electric hatch, Hyundai is also advancing in the development of the next generation of the HB20, one of the brand’s best-selling models in Brazil.
Prototypes have already been seen in testing in the country, indicating that the update should not take long to arrive.
The new HB20 is expected to adopt aesthetic elements similar to those of the future Ioniq 2, reinforcing the brand’s visual identity.
The expectation is that the hatch will gain more modern lines, new standard equipment, and possibly an increase in dimensions to improve interior space.
Additionally, Hyundai is working to include some level of electrification in the lineup, adapting the model to emission standards that will take effect in the coming years.
There is still no official date for the debut, but the current model remains available at Brazilian dealerships with prices ranging from R$ 94,590 to R$ 130,590.
Competition In The Electric Compact Market
The arrival of the new electric hatch has the potential to shake up the battery-powered compact segment.
The BYD Dolphin dominates much of the space in Brazil and Europe, but Hyundai’s entry promises to broaden the competition with alternatives featuring differentiated design and established technology.
The future of the HB20, in turn, should be decisive in maintaining the brand’s relevance in the country, where it competes directly with the Fiat Argo and Chevrolet Onix.
If the model adopts solutions derived from the new electric hatch, it could anticipate styling and motorization trends that will gain strength in the local market in the coming years.
With two strategic launches in preparation, Hyundai aims to strengthen its presence both in the global electric landscape and in the competitive Brazilian compact market.
The big question is: will consumers be willing to switch to this new electric hatch or will they wait for the next generation of the HB20?
Não consigo entender o motivo de os carros elétricos necessariamente precisam ser feios assim, uma loucura desses designer dos carros e o pior é que o CEO aprova e manda pra linha produção e empurra no mercado
Gente pelamor de deus, a Hyundai faz uns carros feios que só jesus… Alguém falar que esse elétrico aí é bonito chega ser sacanagem… Horroroso de ****, parece aquele Fiat panda que é vendido lá fora.
Muito **** o desenho desse carro…
Um tiro no pé esse design, muito quadrado nada futurista… Veremos a concorrência direta que eles buscam.
A altura do solo é muito pouca pro Brasil não dá aqui tem muita lombada e muito buraco nas ruas brasileira prá mim não serve