Hyundai Creta (facelift) – teaser
Hyundai Brazil has dropped another teaser of the
local-spec Hyundai Creta, which features a pre-production prototype covered
with black canvas.
The first couple of teasers released by the Korean
manufacturer had revealed some of the differences to the India-spec Hyundai
Creta, which include a wider hexagonal grille with chrome surrounds, horizontal
fog lamps, redesigned bumper, and tweaked taillamps connected by a full-width
chrome garnish between the tail lamps. The styling changes are likely to be
introduced in the India-made Hyundai Creta and China-made Hyundai ix25 in its
mid-cycle refresh.
Under the hood is a 1.6-litre CVVT flex-fuel engine
sourced from the Hyundai HB20 family. It produces up to 128 hp and
16.5 kgf.m of peak torque. Transmission options could include a
6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox. It’s unclear if an AWD system
will be offered.
The Brazil-made compact SUV will make its local
debut at the 2016 Sao Paulo Auto Show on November 10, before arriving in
showrooms in 2017. It will be manufactured in Piracicaba, Sao Paulo.
