The current-gen Hyundai Creta has been on sale in India for three years now, and now, a facelift version of it has been spotted on the streets of South Korea.
Our assumption is that the new Creta will
be seriously redesigned with nods to the latest Tucson and Palisade SUVs. There
will be three powertrain options, including a diesel one – it’s actually the
one spotted testing. Note the sticker on the fender saying ‘SU2i’: ‘SU’ is the
Creta factory designation, while ‘i’ means ‘India’.
The facelift will bring along an ADAS
package similar to that of its platform twin, Kia Seltos, as well as surround
view cameras, original taillights and redesigned bumpers. Local media claim it
will ship with three 1.5-liter engine options – a petrol non-turbo rated at 115
PS, a diesel turbo with the same power rating, and a petrol
turbo capable of 160 PS. The latter is available for the
Seltos as well.
Insiders are reporting that all pricing
details will be available in February, while the production will begin in India
in mid-January. An all-electric Creta is also expected to follow its ICE
counterparts next year. It could wind up with an Ioniq 5-like exterior and go
on sale in 2025 or later; there is still no official information.
