Another set of images of the upcoming Hyundai Creta
Facelift have surfaced online and these are possibly the clearest ones. The SUV
has been spotted at what appears to be a dealership stockyard, and unlike last
time, this one had no camouflage on it whatsoever.
Judging by the projector
headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and the diamond cut alloy wheels this
particular model is the top-of-the-line variant that will come with all the new
and improved bells and whistles. While Hyundai was expected to launch it
sometime in July, these new images indicate that the launch might happen sooner
than we expect.
As seen in these latest images, the 2018 Hyundai
Creta facelift comes with new exterior design and styling. Up front, there is
the new signature cascade grille with chrome borders, flanked by a set of new
projector headlamps, LED position lights, and a new front bumper with revised
foglamps with LED daytime running lamps. The SUV also features a wider airdam
with silver skid plates that extend upwards to form a bull-bar like design. In
these images, we also get to see the new 17-inch dual tone diamond cut alloy
wheels, and revised ORVMs with integrated turn signal lights.
We also get to see the redesigned dashboard in one
of these images, which now comes with a larger 7-inch touchscreen system with
audio and navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & Mirror Link for in-car
connectivity. A recently leaked features list confirms that the SUV will also
get an electric sunroof, push-button start, automatic climate control, a
digital clock, leather-wrapped steering and gearbox lever and more. Safety
features will include dual airbags and ABS as standard, while the top-end model
gets six airbags (including side and curtain). The SUV also comes with
electronic stability control, hill assist, rear parking sensors with camera,
static bending lights, ISOFIX child seat mounts and more.
Engine options are expected to remain unchanged as
the 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift will continue to feature a 1.4-litre diesel, a
1.6-litre petrol and the top-end 1.6-litre diesel engine. While the former will
get the option of only a 5-speed manual gearbox, both the 1.6-litre engines
will come with the option of either a 6-speed manual of a 6-speed torque converter
automatic transmission. The Hyundai Creta Facelift will be offered in six
variants - E, E+, S, SX, SX dual tone, and the top-end SX (O) and will be
offered in two new colour options - Passion Orange and Marina Blue.
