A new small SUV from Hyundai gets its name from the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. However, the word new is quite irrelevant in this case, because the Chinese have been driving the same model, only named ix25 , for almost a year.
Today, the design in the language of Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 will surprise only those who have spent the last years in constant sleep or completely ignoring advertising blocks on commercial television. The most striking element of the global Hyundai Creta is the hexagonal radiator grille with chrome ribs, which is complemented by projector lights with LED diode strips for daytime running lights at the front. 17-inch alloy wheels will be the privilege of more expensive variants, steel discs with decorative covers can be expected in the base.
High-strength or even ultra-high-strength steel was used to build the body, which achieved exemplary stiffness and low weight . Additional installed insulation materials reduce noise and vibration levels penetrating from the engine into the interior. This is currently hidden from our eyes, but according to the official press release, we will see (depending on the equipment line) leather upholstery, a multi-function steering wheel, a five-inch multimedia system screen , air conditioning with vents for rear passengers or six airbags.
As the Creta will first hit the Indian showrooms of the South Korean brand, we only know the range of engines there for now. This includes a 123-horsepower Dual VTVT gasoline six-cylinder engine, a CRDi diesel engine with an unspecified output, or a 128-horsepower CRDi diesel engine. The standard for all engines is a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive, for the 1.6 CRDi diesel, a six-speed automatic is also offered for an additional fee.
Source: Hyundai
