The Chinese car market is absolutely fascinating when you take into consideration the sheer number of new models launched each year. One of the many local players is Beijing Hyundai Motor Co, a 50:50 joint venture created by Hyundai and BAIC back in 2002. It sells no fewer than five sedans, a minivan, and several crossovers like the Tucson and the larger Santa Fe. One of the others is the aging ix35, which this new Mufasa is believed to replace.
Ahead of its public appearance at Auto Shanghai 2023 next week, the compact model has been revealed in official images. Beijing Hyundai published the adjacent photos on the Chinese social media network Weibo, revealing an edgy design akin to the Tucson. The intricate vertical headlights and cylindrical taillights set it apart from the widely known compact crossover.
