Hyundai Custo detailed ahead of China launch: 1.5T and 2.0T, up to 236 PS

Prior to its debut at the upcoming 2021 Shanghai Auto Show later this month, images and details of the upcoming Hyundai Custo were published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Design-wise, the Hyundai Custo is a unique one. Its front-end draws inspiration from the latest generation Hyundai Tucson, featuring a massive diamond-patterned front grille with slim headlights on each side.

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Towards the side, the Custo appears to get power-sliding door, as evident by the power-sliding door tracks towards the rear three quarters of the Custo.

As for the rear-end, the Custo gets C-shaped LED tail lights, similar to the ones found on the Sonata. The Hyundai nameplate is emblazoned across the rear and a black trim can be had as an optional extra.

As with any other modern-day Hyundai, the Custo also gets intricate-looking alloy wheels, available as 17- or 18-inch units. 

In terms of powertrain, the Custo is said to receive two powertrain options. The first is a turbocharged 1.5-litre (G4FS) four-cylinder petrol engine that does 170 PS and 253 Nm. As for the second engine, it is a turbocharged 2.0-litre (G4NN) four-cylinder petrol engine good for 236 PS. Both are part of Hyundai’s SmartStream family of engines.

While the photos published by MIIT did not reveal the Custo’s interior, earlier spyshots indicated that new MPV will be getting a four-spoke steering wheel, vertical-style infotainment display, and push button-style gear selector.

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Watch this space for more updates of the upcoming Hyundai Custo.