Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta
Hyundai
aka	Hyundai ix25 Hyundai Cantus
Production	2014–present
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body Style	5-door CUV
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The Hyundai Creta, also known as Hyundai ix25 in China, is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2014 mainly for emerging markets, particularly BRICS. It is manufactured in China, India, Russia, Brazil, and Indonesia, and also assembled by kits in Algeria. The first-generation model debuted as a near-production concept car in China in April 2014, while the second generation was first introduced in 2019.

The vehicle was named after the Crete island in Greece. The name is also intended to suggest connections with "creative". In the Dominican Republic, it is sold as the Hyundai Cantus.

For developed markets like South Korea, the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, the Creta is not offered in favour of the smaller but more advanced Kona.

First generation (GS/GC; 2014)

Intended to be a global model for emerging markets, the vehicle debuted in 2014 Beijing Motor Show in April 2014 in a near-production concept guise called the ix25 Concept. The production version went on sale in China in October 2014. The model was later also rolled out for production in India, where it went on sale in July 2015 as the Creta. The Creta is based on the Hyundai's new design concept called the Fluidic Sculpture 2.0.

Markets

China

The production model had its premier at Chengdu, in August 2014, and it went on sale in China two months later. The ix25 for the Chinese market is available with 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre petrol engines mated either to a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission. It is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

India

The Creta went on sale in India on 21 July 2015, produced at the Chennai plant. At launch, the Creta is available in a choice of three engines — a 1.6-litre petrol, a 1.4 or a 1.6-litre diesel from the Verna. A 6-speed manual transmission will be standard across all variants, with only the 1.6 diesel SX+ variant getting the option of a 6-speed automatic. The engine options was spread to six trim levels, which are Base, S, S+, SX, SX+ and the top-spec SX (O).

The Creta SX is also offered with a dual tone red and black or a white and black exterior color options. The SX dual tone variant is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline or a diesel engine without any automatic transmission option.

For select trims, the Creta is equipped including Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hillstart Assist Control (HAC), Rear Parking Assist System, and ABS. The six airbag system provides all round protection. One for the driver, one for the front seat passenger, front and rear curtain airbags running the length of the cabin, plus front side airbags. Hyundai also claimed the vehicle is built with HIVE body structure, which signifies structural strength.

By November 2015, the vehicle has registered over 70,000 bookings in India and 15,770 worldwide. By August 2017, more than 200,000 Creta was sold in the country.

Brazil

The Creta was launched in Brazil in December 2016 with deliveries started in January 2017. The Brazilian Creta is produced in Piracicaba plant alongside the HB20, with the codename GSb.

Engine options offered are the 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engine which produces 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) and 16.5 kg⋅m (162 N⋅m; 119 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the new 2.0-litre Nu petrol engine capable of 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) and 20.5 kg⋅m (201 N⋅m; 148 lb⋅ft), both with double variable valve timing, start-stop engine system, and ethanol-compatible. Both engines are paired with 6-speed automatic transmission, with the 1.6-litre also offered with 6-speed manual transmission.

Russia

Production of the Creta commences in Hyundai Saint Petersburg plant in August 2016 to supply Russia and other CIS markets. The assembly of the car takes place on the same production line of the plant along with the Solaris model. The model is claimed to be specially adapted for Russian conditions. It is sold in three trim levels, with two choices of petrol engines: 1.6-litre capable of 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) and 2.0-litre with 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) of power output, with front or all-wheel drive.

Facelift

The refreshed version was released in China in August 2017, India in May 2018, and Brazil in July 2019. It received a cosmetic update which include an updated front bumper with a large hexagonal chrome-lined grille and a new rear bumper. It also features new headlamps and taillamps, new bumpers, and new wheel design. The Brazilian Creta also received a newly designed rear LED taillights. The Chinese version received an altered front bumper design compared to the Indian and Brazilian version.

Second generation (SU2; 2019)

The second-generation model was first shown in China as the ix25 in April 2019. It was unveiled as the Creta at the Auto Expo in India in February 2020.

Markets

China

The second-generation ix25 was revealed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019.[ The Chinese model (codename: SU2c) is solely powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp). It went on sale in October 2019. The interior of the Chinese-market ix25 largely differ with the globally-marketed Creta as the Chinese-spec model comes with a vertical touchscreen infotainment system that flows into the central console, while the global Creta opts for a more conventional design.

India

Hyundai unveiled the second generation Creta in India in February 2020, and was launched to the market in March 2020. The Indian-made Creta (codename: SU2i) is a slightly modified version of on the Hyundai ix25 sold in China, with the main visual difference at the exterior being the design of the front grille.[45] It is exported to 85 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.

The Creta for the Indian market is offered with three engine options, 1.5-litre petrol producing 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) and develops 144 N⋅m (15 kg⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) of torque and a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) and 250 N⋅m (25 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) of torque as well as 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) and 242 N⋅m (25 kg⋅m; 178 lb⋅ft) of torque.

Russia

The Russian market Creta (codename: SU2r) was unveiled in June 2021, sporting a revised front and rear end compared to the Indian and Chinese versions of the Creta/ix25. It carries petrol engine options from the previous generation, which are 1.6-litre with a power output of 123 PS (90 kW; 121 hp) and 2.0-litre with 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp), with all-wheel-drive optional for both engine choices. Trim levels offered are Prime, Classic, Family, Lifestyle and Prestige, as well as the Special Edition version. Production commenced on 1 July 2021 at the Saint Petersburg plant.

Brazil

Production of the Brazilian market Creta (codename: SU2b) in the Piracicaba plant started in August 2021, and was officially launched afterwards. Sharing the similar exterior styling with the Russian-market Creta, the Brazilian model is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol-flex engine with a power output of 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) along with a flagship 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol-flex engine producing 169 PS (124 kW; 167 hp).

Indonesia

The Indonesian market Creta was unveiled at the 2021 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 11 November 2021, which sported the NX4 Tucson-inspired front fascia. Produced at the newly built Cikarang plant, the Indonesian-built Creta (codename: SU2id) is powered by the Smartstream 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp). It is offered in Active, Trend, Smart, and Prime trim levels. Production started on 17 January 2022 and has been exported to several Southeast Asian markets.

Mexico

The second-generation Creta was launched on 10 October 2020 for the Mexican market. Imported from India, it is offered in four trim levels: GL, GLS IVT, GLS Premium, and Limited Turbo. It is offered with either a 1.5-litre petrol or a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine and offered with either manual or automatic transmission options.

Vietnam

The second-generation Creta was introduced on 15 March 2022. It is imported from Indonesia and will be assembled locally from 2023. Offered in three trim levels, it uses the Smartstream 1.5-litre petrol engine and will indirectly replace the Kona.

Thailand

The Creta was introduced on 17 March 2022. Imported from Indonesia, trim levels offered are SE and SEL with the Smartstream 1.5-litre petrol engine.

Hyundai Alcazar/Grand Creta

In June 2021, Hyundai introduced a long-wheelbase, three-row version of the Creta as the Hyundai Alcazar in India, as the Hyundai Creta Grand in Mexico and as the Hyundai Grand Creta elsewhere. Produced in India (codename: SU2i LWB), it features a reworked front styling, 6-seater and 7-seater options, and available with a 2.0-litre Nu petrol engine or a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

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