The South Korean carmaker is ready to give a mid-life update to its highly popular Hyundai Creta mid-size SUV sometime next year. In fact, the company started testing the new model which was recently caught on camera. The test mules were camouflaged covering most of its design details. Though, one can notice that most of the updates have been made at the front end. Here’re expected changes that are likely to be made on the 2022 Hyundai Creta facelift.
Tucson Inspired Front
The new Hyundai Creta 2022 derives some of its design elements from the global-spec Tucson. It will be the brand’s first car to feature Sensous Sportiness design language, which is already introduced globally on the new Tucson and Santacruz pickup truck. The updated model features LED lights merging into the signature parametric grille as we have seen in the Tucson. While the two vertically stacked LED headlamps are positioned on each corner of the grille, the horizontally stacked DRLs are situated above the grille. Similar setup has been seen on the Hyundai Palisade SUV. The SUV is likely to retain the original stance and dimensions. Minor cosmetic changes are likely to be made at the rear section.
Some New Features
Interior of the 2022 Hyundai Creta facelift are still under the wraps. Though, it’s expected to gets some new goodies such as autonomous features.
Mild Hybrid Powertrain?
It would be quite early to comment on its powertrains. Speculations are on rife that the new Hyundai Creta 2022 might be offered with the mild hybrid technology. At present, the SUV comes with the 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol. 1.4L turbo petrol and 1.5L diesel engines delivering 115bhp with 144Nm, 140bhp with 242Nm and 115bhp with 250Nm respectively. There are 4 gearboxes on offer – 6-speed manual, iVT, 6-speed torque convertor automatic and 7-speed DCT automatic.
Expected Launch
The Creta facelift will make its debut in China sometime next year, followed by its launch in other markets (including India). The carmaker has also planned an all-new Hyundai AX1 (codename) mini SUV for early next year. Meanwhile, the company is gearing up to launch the Hyundai Alcazar 6/7 seater SUV to challenge Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and the upcoming Mahindra XUV700.
