Hyundai Creta facelift spotted testing, to be launched next year

The facelift model of the Hyundai Creta has been spotted with heavy camouflage yet again. The facelifted model is expected to be launched in early 2024. First introduced in 2020, Hyundai Creta is one of the most popular midsize SUVs in the country. Three years after its release, most of its competitors have come out with updated versions. This facelift model will bring Creta up to speed with the other products in its segment.

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Hyundai Creta facelift: What to expect?

The new Hyundai Creta will receive major design changes. It is expected to follow Exter’s design language. This means the Creta facelift will get an H-shaped design for the LED headlamps. Hyundai will also take inspiration from the Palisade for Creta’s grille. The tail lamps will also be H-shaped. Along the sides, the Creta is expected to get a new design for the alloy wheels.

New changes are expected inside the SUV as well. The Creta facelift will get an ADAS package, improving its safety quotient. While no spy shots of the SUV’s interior have surfaced so far, it is expected to get a new layout for the dashboard and multiple options for the interior theme. More details are expected to be revealed as we get closer to the launch. 

Under the hood, the Hyundai Creta facelift will retain its current powertrain while also adding the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine which is offered on the Verna. The existing 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine units put out 115hp and 116hp respectively. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit produces a maximum power output of 160hp on the Verna and can be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed DCT. 

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Conclusion

Hyundai introduced a facelift model for the Creta in international markets back in 2021. This model never made it to India. The upcoming facelift model is radically different from this offering. Once launched, the Hyundai Creta facelift will rival Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.

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