Hyundai’s offering in the premium hatchback space, the Elite i20, has had the company of a hunkier sibling – the i20 Active. Even though the Elite i20 has been one of the best performers hit for the carmaker, the i20 Active never got the anticipated traction from consumers. In the last quarter of 2019, Hyundai silently launched an updated range of the rugged-looking hatchback. The idea was to offer a crisper product with a fewer number of variants. That, it seems, didn’t work as well because now the model has disappeared from the website.

It seems strange why Hyundai would do that, especially when it is accepting bookings for the BS6-ready (Bharat Stage 6) Elite i20. The only explanation is that it wants to create some production space for models which are in more demand. For the record, Hyundai has also begun entertaining reservations for BS6-compliant Venue and the Grand i10.

As for the i20 Active, it could make a return in an all-new avatar. However, that will happen after the next-gen Elite i20 goes on sale. Hyundai has already released a couple of sketches where the upcoming hatchback looks sportier than ever before. But, as we saw with the Aura, the end product might not be as striking to behold. In all probability, it will share the underpinnings and the powertrains with the Venue subcompact SUV.

Before launching the new Elite i20, however, Hyundai will introduce two SUVs – the second-gen Creta and the Tucson facelift. Both of them made their India debuts at the recently concluded Auto Expo. The Creta, which should get a price list sometime next month, boasts a radical design and will borrow the powertrains from the Kia Seltos. As far as the refreshed Tucson is concerned, that should launch in April 2020. With its tweaked exteriors, mildly revamped interiors and BS6-compliant powertrains, the SUV will lock horns with the Jeep Compass and the Honda CR-V in India.