Hyundai Creta Debuts as a Compact Crossover
The Hyundai Creta compact crossover has made its official debut in India.
If the model looks familiar to you, then it’s likely you’ve been following the Hyundai ix25 offered in China, because that’s exactly what the Creta is. Everything from the Chinese ix25 has carried over to the Creta, including the Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design, sharp headlights and tail lights, a hexagonal front grille, SUV-style skid plates and plastic moldings, as well as the 17-inch five-spoke wheels.
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The Hyundai Creta will be will be the company’s first entry into the compact crossover segment in India and will come with a choice of three engines: 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 121 hp, a 1.4-liter diesel and a 1.6-liter diesel with 126 hp. All engines will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard while the 1.6-liter diesel also has an option of a six-speed automatic.
In India, the Creta will mainly compete with the Ford Ecosport, Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano models. There’s currently no word if it’ll be heading to the U.S. anytime soon, but Hyundai is calling the model a global SUV.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I wonder if this will make it to America. I can see this competing with the Honda HRV.
Looks like Mazda's CX-3 and the Honda HR-V have some extra competition.