Hyundai's new compact SUV named ‘Creta’

    Known as the iX25 worldwide, the Hyundai Creta will be available in India in the second half of 2015.

    Published On Jun 02, 2015 12:57:00 PM

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    Hyundai's new compact SUV named ‘Creta’

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    Hyundai Motor India today announced that its new compact SUV will be called ‘Creta’. The compact SUV was known as the iX25, but now the Creta badge will be used globally. Hyundai said that this new model will roll out in the second half of 2015 in India, followed by other world markets.

    Hyundai's compact SUV is expected to come with a wide range of powertrains, such as its refined 1.6-litre diesel engine making 126bhp and 26.5kgm of torque; the latter figure helps with the additional weight of the SUV. Hyundai is also considering the option of the 1.6 petrol engine making 121bhp, but at a later stage. The diesel will get a six-speed manual with auto being a part of the plan too, whereas the petrol will come with a five-speed manual gearbox.

    However, since the Creta is 4.27 metres long, it will miss the benefits extended to the small car category in India. The Creta is likely to be priced in the Rs 12-14 lakh range.

    Hyundai will target the Renault Duster and Suzuki's upcoming compact SUV offering, the S-Cross (or Across as it is rumored to be named) with the launch of the all-new Creta.

    From a sales point, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) sold 37,450 units last month compared with 36,205 units in May 2014, up 3.4 per cent. The automaker is hopeful that the Creta, which is its first foray into the new compact SUV segment will be a spur to increase sales of its cars in the country.

    NISHANT PAREKH

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