The third-generation Hyundai Creta (codenamed SX3) has been spied testing in the hills of Manali again, this time offering the first look at its interiors in India. The cabin looks similar to the one spotted in South Korea in February 2026 and reveals a completely redesigned dashboard with a larger infotainment screen, a slim digital driver’s display and a new steering wheel. The next-gen Creta is expected to launch by mid-2027.
- Will be based on the Seltos' K3 platform, making it larger than the current model
- To get a new strong-hybrid petrol engine based on the current 1.5-litre petrol mill
2027 Hyundai Creta interior spied: What was seen?
A larger infotainment touchscreen and an all-new steering wheel can be spotted
The latest spy shots hint that the next-gen Hyundai Creta could get the Pleos Connect infotainment system, featuring a large touchscreen and a slim digital driver’s display. This would make it the first among the newer Hyundai-Kia models to move away from the connected display setup seen on the new-generation Kia Seltos, new-gen Hyundai Venue and facelifted Verna, where the infotainment touchscreen and driver’s display are housed in a single integrated unit. Interestingly, the driver's display on the spied Creta appears to be positioned higher on the dashboard like a head-up display (HUD) than a conventional instrument cluster.
It will also get an all-new steering wheel design, not seen on any Hyundai model so far, featuring the brand’s Morse Code logo that represents the letter ‘H’. The steering wheel appears to feature touch-enabled buttons, along with two physical scroll wheels. The cabin seems to retain the current Creta’s off-white and black colour scheme, which is also seen on the seats.
The spy shots also reveal a floating centre console with two cupholders and an extended section that forms the front centre armrest. The door panels get horizontal design elements similar to those on the Hyundai Bayon. Buttons for the front passenger seat’s boss mode function are also visible. Another detail is a rotary knob below the infotainment screen, which could control the volume or air conditioning, or switch between the two functions with a tap, as on the current Creta.
The 2027 Hyundai Creta will be based on the K3 platform, which also underpins the Kia Seltos. This will make it larger than the current model, freeing up more space in the cabin. It will also sit above the Bayon in Hyundai’s India line-up.
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2027 Hyundai Creta: Other expected changes
Will get a boxy grille, revised LED lighting, and flush door handles
Previous spy shots had already revealed several design elements of the next-gen Hyundai Creta, which are also seen on the latest test mule. These include a Venue-like boxy grille with rectangular elements and a centrally mounted radar sensor for ADAS, split-style headlights with LED DRLs positioned above the main headlight units, and LED tail-lights split into three segments. The 2027 Creta will also get front and rear parking sensors, revised ORVMs with camera pods for the 360-degree camera system and flush-type door handles.
A strong-hybrid powertrain option will join the next-gen Creta’s lineup later
As reported earlier, Hyundai is working on a strong-hybrid powertrain for the Creta, which will also be shared with the Kia Seltos. The hybrid system will be based on the existing 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. The current Creta’s engine options are also expected to continue, including the 115hp 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 116hp 1.5-litre diesel. The manual and automatic gearbox options are likely to be retained as well.
The 2027 Hyundai Creta is expected to command a premium over the current model, which is priced between Rs 10.79 lakh and Rs 19.95 lakh (ex-showroom, India), including the Creta N Line. It will continue to rival the Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Nissan Tekton, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. The addition of a strong-hybrid powertrain will also put it up against hybrid SUVs such as the Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder and Renault Duster.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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