2027 Hyundai Creta spotted testing in USA, looks larger than the current model

The Hyundai Creta will get a next-generation model next year. Test mules of the upcoming SUV have already been spotted on numerous occasions in India and its home territory, South Korea. A new set of spy shots recently emerged from the USA, where the SUV was undergoing a road test. Let’s take a look at what these new shots reveal about the 2027 Creta.

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3rd-generation Hyundai Creta: What do the spy shots suggest?

Hyundai’s new K3 platform will underpin the 3rd-gen Creta. This platform also does duty on the 2nd-gen Kia Seltos. The newly surfaced spy shots of the Creta reveal a longer profile. It could measure up to 4,500mm in length. The current model of the SUV is 4,330mm long. Meanwhile, the 2nd-gen Seltos has a length of 4,460mm.

The newest test mule of the Creta was draped in heavy camouflage, just like its previous test units. The new spy shots reveal an upright front fascia and a boxier profile. The LED headlamps have a rectangular shape. The dual-tone OVRMs are integrated with turn indicators. The profile view reveals a new design for the alloy wheels. The SUV has a slightly tapering roofline. Hyundai could introduce its Parametric Pixel design language for the headlamps and tail lamp setup on the new Creta. The grille and bumpers will be updated as well.

Not much is known about the interior of the new Hyundai Creta so far, but the K3 platform will increase its cabin space. The boot space capacity will also get a boost. The steering wheel will get Hyundai’s new 4-dot illuminated logo (signifying ‘H’ in Morse code). The front seats will have physical control buttons. In terms of features, the SUV could get twin 12.3-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. It will also get Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC). Other features like wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and a Level 2 ADAS package are also expected to make the cut.

No changes will be made under the hood of the 3rd-gen Hyundai Creta. It will retain the 3 engine options offered on the current model. The 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines generate a maximum power output of 115hp. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine puts out 160hp. All three engines can be mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed DCT gearbox.

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the current Hyundai Creta lineup start at Rs 10.79 lakh and go up to Rs 20.05 lakh. The 3rd-gen model will demand a small premium. We expect its prices to start at Rs 11 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, Citroen Aircross, and Skoda Kushaq.