The Hyundai Creta is set to get a generational update next year. The 3rd-gen model has been spotted testing in the US, South Korea, and India throughout the year. Recently surfaced spy shots of the upcoming SUV give a closer look at the interior setup of the India-spec model. The test mule was covered in camouflage, but the images partially revealed its dashboard and cabin layout.
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2027 Hyundai Creta: What to expect?
The new spy shots confirm the presence of Hyundai’s next-gen Pleos Connect infotainment system on the India-spec Creta. A giant, free-floating touchscreen infotainment system is positioned centrally on the dashboard. Hyundai’s new software offers a split-screen setup for this display. It comprises 3 sections: the driving information screen (for essential data like speed, warning lights, and 3D graphics of surrounding objects, and more), the app screen (for navigation, media, and third-party apps), and the bottom bar (for easy access to recently used and pinned apps).
The new digital instrument cluster sits behind the newly designed steering wheel. This sleek, horizontal display keeps essential information like speed, media and turn-by-turn directions in the driver’s line of sight without distracting them. The physical control buttons on the front seats confirm that they are electrically adjustable. This function can be carried out using the SUV’s Gleo AI assistant. The Creta will also get the ‘Boss Mode’, allowing rear passengers to adjust the position of the front seat.Â
The 3rd-gen Hyundai Creta will be underpinned by the K3 platform. This means larger dimensions and more legroom for rear passengers. The test mules suggest significant cosmetic changes as well. Its front fascia will feature an upright nose, a rectangular grille, and split LED DRLs. The LED tail lamps at the back will follow the design language of the DRLs up front.
Hyundai is currently working on a new strong-hybrid powertrain for the upcoming Creta. It remains to be seen whether this powertrain will be made available at launch. It will be based on the existing 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. On its own, this engine generates a maximum power output of 115hp. This engine will be retained on the next-gen model, along with the 116hp-producing 1.5-litre diesel engine and the 160hp-producing 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
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Final Thoughts
Hyundai has not mentioned any details about the launch timeline of the 3rd-gen Creta. We expect it to hit the market in the first quarter of 2027. Prices for the current-gen model start at Rs 10.79 lakh and go up to Rs 19.95 lakh. The next-gen model will demand a premium over these prices. Upon launch, it will continue to rival the  Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, Citroen Aircross, and Skoda Kushaq.
