Hyundai has commenced the teaser campaign for the AX1 micro SUV ahead of its global debut. The teaser shows a glimpse at the SUV’s headlamps and tail-lamp design though it is unclear if Hyundai will be revealing the final product or a near-production concept.

The teaser image of the headlamp shows a circular projector unit set within the bumper. The unit features a LED DRL ring with the upper portion of the image also providing a glimpse of the upper light cluster – likely housing the turn indicators. The image of the tail lamp shows a unit with intricate triangular patterning – likely LED modules.

Hyundai confirmed the development of a micro-SUV back in 2018 with spy shots of test mules doing the rounds on various websites by 2020. The test mules show the AX1 will have the upright proportions of an SUV with the SUV set to measure at around 3.7-3.8m making it smaller than the Hyundai Venue. The AX1 is expected to go into series production in Korea first with trial production already underway. The model will see a world premiere in the coming months and will go on sale in Korea by September this year. The Hyundai AX1 will rival the upcoming Tata HBX compact SUV along with models such as the Mahindra KUV100 and Suzuki Ignis.