Hyundai Crater Concept Previewed; To Preview Upcoming Off-Roader

It was only last month when Hyundai confirmed that the Indian market would receive a new off-road SUV by FY2030 as part of seven all-new nameplates for the market. Now the carmaker has previewed an ‘extreme off-road show vehicle’ that will debut at the soon-to-commence LA Auto Show 2025. Called the Crater Concept, Hyundai has provided a first glimpse of the concept via design sketches showcasing a boxy and muscular SUV in a similar vein to the Ford Bronco and the Land Rover Defender.

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Speaking of the design, the Crater looks to get acres of ground clearance along with off-road biased tyres. The fascia is characterised by slim lights sitting just below the bonnet and a unique four-dot pattern in the centre. The grille is closed off, suggesting that the concept could be electric, while the main headlamps look to be integrated into a slim opening just above the chunky front bumper.

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The sculpted bonnet adds to the rough and ready look with contrast-finished panelling near the A Pillar, likely hinting at a location where the owner could climb up to access the luggage rack. Four auxiliary lights sit just ahead of the luggage rack.

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Moving to the rear, the concept gets prominent haunches along with a tail lamp set-up mirroring the front. The rear bumper, too, is chunky with a large skid plate element, and a small roof-mounted integrated spoiler sits atop the rear windshield.

It, however, remains to be seen if the Crater concept could preview a future production model with Hyundai calling the concept ‘a design exploration that captures the spirit of adventure.’ Hyundai last month confirmed that the Indian market would get a new SUV with off-road capabilities in the coming years, though whether it will be inspired by the Crater remains to be seen.