There is no denying that the Hyundai Creta (ix25) is one of the most anticipated vehicles of the year. It will enter the compact SUV segment, which is growing at a dizzying pace, and fields cars like the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano. This is Hyundai’s second all-new product this year, after the i20 Active crossover. As far as the Creta’s launch is concerned, it is likely to be launched by August, 2015.
Overview
Hyundai has unveiled the much-awaited all-new compact SUV called the Hyundai ix25 (Creta) at the Beijing Motor Show in 2014. The SUV is intended for sale in the Chinese market initially and it is speculated that it will be available in the Indian market by the mid of 2015 but no official announcement has been made till now. The company said that it will serve as a combination of ‘inspiring, intelligent and innovative’ characteristics for the youth.
Exterior
This SUV is based on the similar concept of Hyundai ix35. The SUV has a different and more prominent, hexagonal shaped front grille design than its sibling ix35. The wrap around headlight clusters and the aggressive lower air intakes that houses the front fog lights, enhances the beauty of this SUV. The Hyundai Creta features a sweptback headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a silver skid plate, a large bumper, alloy wheels and a set of fog lamps. The rear end has a spoiler with integrated brake lights, wrap-around taillights and a large bumper with two inserts. The side profile of Hyundai Creta is designed in such a way that it looks more muscular and larger than ix35.
Interior
The interiors of this SUV has not been disclosed but it is expected to have the same interiors of its sibling ix35. The car would be featured with a part of leather interior, heated front and rear seats, ESP stability control, panoramic glass sunroof, rear parking sensors, remote center locking, AC with climate control, remote fuel filter and boot, rear defogger, auto viper, rear armrest with cup holders, electrically fold-able door mirrors, driver seat adjustments. The steering wheel can be mounted with audio, blue tooth and phone controls. There could be an added convenience of a music player with a USB port, MP3, DVD and Aux-in support.
Dimensions and Seating Capacity
The SUV has a length of 4270 mm, width of 1780 mm and a height of 1630 mm as its dimensions. The car can accommodate a relative five easily.
Engine and Gearbox
The Hyundai Creta is expected to be powered by the 1582cc, CRDi diesel engine which will generate a maximum power of 126 Bhp @ 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 259.87 Nm @ 1900 rpm (or) the 1591cc, petrol engine which will produce a peak power of 121.4 Bhp @ 6300 rpm and a peak torque of 154.94 Nm @ 4200 rpm. Both the engines would be coupled with a 5-speed/6-speed manual gearbox.
Brakes and Wheelbase
The compact SUV would have disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The Hyundai Creta has an extended wheelbase of 2590 mm that will protect the under body from damages in rough and tough conditions.
Safety Features
The Hyundai Creta would be featured with an optional airbags, parking sensors, fog lamps, Anti-Brake locking system (ABS), EBD, engine immobilizer and rear seat belts, all for the safety of driver as well as passengers.
Price
The expected price of this compact SUV is around INR 8.5-11.0 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi), may vary.
So if you are planning to buy the Hyundai Creta (ix25), here are 10 things you should know about it:
1. The Creta is based on the new i20 hatchback – the 2 cars not only share the platform, but also some components
2. The vehicle takes its design inspiration from Hyundai’s Fluidic 2.0 design philosophy
3. Features like ABS, EBD, 4 airbags, LED daytime running lamps, etc. might be offered on the top-end trim
4. It will measure 4270mm in length, 1780mm in width, 1630mm in height, and will sport a wheelbase of 2590mm, which makes it as spacious as the Renault Duster and Nissan Terrano
5. The Creta will most likely be offered with all of Verna’s 4 engines i.e. 1.4-litre petrol & diesel and 1.6-litre petrol & diesel.
6. Hyundai will offer both, manual and automatic, transmissions on the upcoming compact SUV
7. Under C-NCAP (China New Car Assessment Program), the Creta has received 5-star safety rating
8. With over 90 per cent content localisation, the Creta might be comparatively cheaper than its rivals Renault Duster & Nissan Terrano
9. The Creta is likely to offered with both, front-wheel and rear-wheel drive options
10. Since it is based on the evolved Fluidic design philosophy, the Creta looks like a smaller Santa Fe
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