The current generation Hyundai Creta is experiencing good sales in the Indian market, and it is soon going to receive a major update. In the beginning of next year, the bestselling SUV from Hyundai will be available for sale in its new avatar. The company is currently testing the facelifted version of the Creta in international markets along with India. Recently, spy pictures of the new Creta from South Korea have also surfaced.
The testing model was fully covered, but some styling details were visible, which have been seen before. The silhouette and dimensions of the new Creta remain similar to the current model, but the biggest update is the new alloy wheels. The fender also has a sticker with the codename SU2i written on it, where SU2 stands for SUV and “i” represents India. It is worth mentioning that the Indian-spec Creta facelift is based on the Palisade SUV, compared to the Tucson-like design of the Creta sold in other markets.
Some points
– The current generation Hyundai Creta is selling well in the market.
– It will soon receive a major update in its new avatar, which will be available for sale at the beginning of next year.
– Hyundai is testing the facelifted Creta in foreign markets along with India before its global launch.
– Recent spy images from South Korea reveal some styling details of the testing model.
– The silhouette and dimensions of the facelifted Creta are similar to the current model, with the biggest update being the new alloy wheels.
– A sticker with the code name “SU2i” is placed on one of the fenders, similar to the current Creta’s code name “SU2” which stands for vehicle and “I” which stands for India.
– The facelifted Creta in foreign markets will compete with the Palisade SUV, while the India-spec Creta will have a design similar to the Tucson.
– It will have a split-unit vertical headlamp cluster with LED daytime running lamps like the Palisade.
– The grille of the facelifted Creta will have a new design similar to the Cub and will resemble the Palisade.
– Features of the facelifted Creta will include a 360-degree camera and ADAS suite.
– The rear of the car will have a redesigned tailgate, a new bumper, and new LED taillights. Other upgraded features are also expected on the inside.
– The facelifted Creta will be available in three engine options, including a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-liter diesel engine, and a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine.
– Production of the new Creta will start in India by January 2024, with a launch expected by the end of February. An EV variant is also expected to be launched in the market next year.
– It will directly compete with cars like the Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara.
