Undisguised images of the Hyundai Creta emerge - Spied

22/06/2015 - 01:27 | Hyundai Creta, Hyundai, Spy pictures | Shrawan Raja

Will be launched on July 21, 2015.

Undisguised images of the Hyundai Creta have emerged on Team BHP, whose launch is confirmed in India on July 21, 2015.

Hyundai Creta rear view silver production spec for India — Compared to the Chinese ix25, the Hyundai Creta's rear is revised with a chrome applique over the registration plate.

As per a newspaper report, the Creta entered production at the Chennai plant on June 20, 2015, with petrol and diesel motors coupled to manual and automatic gearboxes. Engines are expected to be borrowed from the Verna and include the 1.4- and 1.6-liter diesel engines paired to a 6-speed manual transmission, and the 1.6-liter VTVT petrol that is driven through a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Hyundai Creta red production spec undisguised — The front-end features a chrome grille, but the rest of the car mirrors the ix25.

The Creta is a global compact SUV featuring a “bold front, voluminous side and sporty rear”. It launches first in India, and then worldwide, which could include regions in Europe, Africa, Australia, South East Asia and even the United States if demand is forecast.

Hyundai Creta side view red production spec for India — The Creta will have a dual tone interior, a six-speed manual gearbox, and borrow its 1.4L and 1.6L engines from the Verna.

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The Creta is based entirely on the Hyundai ix25 that is being sold in China since last year. Its main rivals are the Mahindra Scorpio, Renault Duster, the top-end derivatives of the Ford EcoSport (in price) in India, and not to forget, the Maruti S-Cross which arrives within two months.