Hyundai Creta Facelift with Exter-like Design Elements Spotted Testing, Reveals New Details

The prominent South Korean automaker Hyundai is progressing significantly with its development of the Creta facelift designed specifically for India. The recent sightings of test mules offer a sneak glance at the rear profile of this mid-size SUV, which has automobile aficionados on the edge of their seats. The most recent spy photos reveal additional intriguing elements along with the facelifted model's appealing look. Despite the test mule's thorough disguise, some significant details surrounding the lighting design surfaced. According to the spy images, the Creta facelift may have been influenced by Hyundai's newly released Exter crossover and the forthcoming Santa Fe. It is anticipated that the lighting will be redesigned on both the front and back. The front LED DRLs look to take design cues from Hyundai's flagship SUV, the Palisade, and the headlight housing has been turned vertically, suggesting a new stylistic direction.

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Hyundai Creta Facelift: Key Details

The upcoming iteration of the Creta will have a vertical headlight cluster that is expected to be a split unit, as well as Palisade-style daytime running lamps. According to earlier spy photos, the Creta facelift would have a completely new grille with square-like design that closely resembles the Palisade. The latest spy photos also hint that the Creta facelift receives multi-spoke alloy wheels with a style that is very close to that of the outgoing model. However, the Creta facelift test mules recently seen in India reveal that the midsize SUV would get new alloy wheels, identical to those mounted on the Alcazar. A new bumper and reworked tailgate will be added to the Creta's exterior, in addition to the previously stated taillights. A 360-degree camera, a 10.25-inch touchscreen instrument cluster, and ADAS features are anticipated to be included in the Creta facelift's feature set. Although the interior of the car has not yet been unveiled, a new dashboard and several additional improvements may be in store.

Hyundai Creta Facelift: Expected Engine Options

Speaking of the powertrain, similar engine choices to the previously unveiled Kia Seltos facelift are anticipated. Expect the 113.4bhp, 1.5-litre gasoline and 114.4bhp, 1.5-litre diesel engines to remain in the Creta facelift. It's also likely that the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 158bhp, which debuted in the Hyundai lineup with the Verna, will be available. 

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Hyundai Creta Facelift: Competition Check

The Creta facelift is likely to arrive in the Indian market in February next year. The all-new SUV will compete when it goes on sale against the likes of the Skoda Kushaq, the Toyota Hyryder, the Kia Seltos, the Volkswagen Taigun, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, the Honda Elevate, the MG Astor, and more. 

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