South Korea’s leading automaker Hyundai is working on a new facelift model of its famous SUV Creta. The company is going to showcase this SUV at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) on November 11. But before that some pictures of the new Creta have been leaked on the internet. Many major changes have been made in the new model, which make it different from the current model in the Indian market.
The updated Creta now gets Hyundai’s new parametric grille design that spans the entire width of the car and neatly incorporates LED daytime running lamps (which appear to be part of the grille when closed). Additionally, the headlights have been positioned slightly lower, making it more rectangular. Slight changes are also seen in its rear part, it has been given a better lead with sharp looking tail-lights.
In the previous media reports, it was claimed that the company is also making some special changes in its interior. Some new features can be added to this, such as 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster borrowed from Alcazar, 8 premium speakers from Bose, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Apple Car Play and Android Auto connectivity), panoramic sunroof, ventilated Features like front seat, cooled glove box, ambient lighting and air purifier can be given.
However, the biggest change in the new Hyunda Creta will be seen in the form of Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS). In which top models will get excellent safety features like Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking. These features are probably already being offered on the Indian model as well as other mid-sized SUVs like the MG Astor etc. Apart from this, the updated BlueLink Connected Car technology will also be available in the new Creta, which will provide extra safety features to the car.
How will the engine be:
However, no information has been shared about the engine of the new Creta yet. But it is believed that the company can use a 4-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 1.5 liters in it. Which generates power of 115hp and torque of 144Nm. At the same time, there is no information about the diesel engine yet. At present, it will be introduced in the Indonesian market, soon it can be launched in the Indian market as well.
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