Hyundai has launched the second generation Creta SUV in Brazil. It is the same model that is on sale in India; however, Hyundai has made some changes to keep things fresh. The company will also introduce the facelifted Creta in India, which is likely to share styling changes with the Brazilian-spec new Hyundai Creta model.
The new Hyundai Creta is offered in 4 versions with 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine option. Deliveries for the new model will commence in the first half of September 2021. The SUV is based on the brand’s new sensuous sportiness design language, which we have already seen on the bigger Hyundai cars including Alcazar, Tucson and the Palisade.
The SUV gets the split headlamp setup with LED DRLs on top and slightly updated LED headlamp on the lower bumper. The new Hyundai Creta gets a bigger hexagonal shape grille, which is similar to the Russian variant. The lower bumper has wider air-intake and newly styled fog lamp assembly. Chrome treatment can be seen around the grille and on the lower bumper.
The rear profile has split tail-lights with LED inserts. The India-spec model has a light bar on the trunk lid, which connects the tail-lights. However, these element is missing in the Brazilian model, and it looks good. The overall styling is very similar to the India-spec model; however, few changes give it a better road presence.
Inside the cabin, the new Hyundai Creta gets the same layout as the India-spec model. It gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, automatic AC, wireless charger, powered driver’s seat, multi-functional steering wheel, a digital instrument console and others. The SUV gets full LED headlights, 360 degree camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-assist, six airbags, etc. The SUV also gets Bluelink connected car tech with features like geo fencing, vehicle tracking, and many more.
In terms of proportions, the new Creta is 4.30 meters in length, 1.79 meters in width and 1.62 meters in height, and 2.61 meters in wheelbase. The SUV has a ground clearance of 190mm. It offers a luggage space of 422-litres.
The new Hyundai Creta will be powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 120bhp at 6,000rpm and a peak torque of 172Nm at 1,500rpm. It is offered with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. It is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph in just 11.5 seconds. The top-spec model gets the 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine that offers 167bhp at 6,200rpm and 200Nm of torque at 4,700rpm. It is also offered with a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph in 9.3 seconds.
