Hyundai Creta Facelift Spotted Testing Again Ahead of India Launch, Shows New Details

Even though there is still time for the Hyundai Creta Facelift to go on sale in India, the car is going through rigorous road tests in the country. Recently, images of the Creta SUV being tested on our roads went viral, revealing some of its features, like inverted L-shaped LED DRLs and H-shaped design for the taillights. Although there has been no official declaration, industry reports indicate that the automaker will release the mid-size SUV in the country sometime next year. The Hyundai SUV will have the same powertrain options as the outgoing model. As of now, there is no official confirmation, but a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine might join the line-up. So, let's see what the new spy shots reveal about the upcoming mid-size SUV.

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Hyundai Creta Facelift: What New Spy Shots Reveal?

According to the spy shots, the SUV seems to include split-type bumper-mounted LED headlamps, inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, and a new H-shaped LED taillight design. Even the tailgate, fog lights, skid plates, bumpers, roof rails, and alloy wheels seem to have undergone some modifications. There are no spy pictures of its interior this time, but based on previous ones, the upcoming vehicle is expected to receive a significant upgrade, including a larger touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, and fresh upholstery.

Hyundai Creta Facelift: Engine

Hyundai hasn't revealed information about the mechanical aspect of the upcoming Creta SUV, but considering that it is a facelift model, the SUV is likely to get the same powertrain options, which include a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel motor. A new turbo-petrol unit is speculated to be on offer, with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DCT gearbox. However, as mentioned, there is no official announcement so far.

Hyundai Sales August 2023

The carmaker sold a total of 71,435 in the past month, which is an increase from 62,210 vehicles sold in the same period last year, registering a YoY rise of 14.82%. The automaker reported delivering 53,830 vehicles domestically in August, which is an 8.72% increase from the 49,510 vehicles delivered at the same time last year.

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Additionally, the carmaker shipped 17,605 cars abroad as opposed to 12,700 vehicles during the same period in 2022, which shows an increase of 38.62%. Currently, Hyundai has a sizable nationwide network of 1,354 sales stores and 1,531 service centres. The carmaker's diverse range in our country includes the Hyundai Aura, Exter, Venue, Verna, and more.

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