Hyundai to unveil next-gen Creta globally on January 16: All you need to know

he global debut of the all-new Creta is scheduled for January 16 and will bring with it a number of updates including interior and exterior styling and a few more features.

Hyundai’s second-gen Creta went on sale back in 2020 and the SUV is all set for its mid-life update. The global debut of the all-new Creta is scheduled for January 16 and will bring with it a number of updates including interior and exterior styling and a few more features.

On the design front, the Creta will see some new body panels to freshen up interest in the SUV. In some international markets, the Creta was updated with a new Tucson-like nose, but this version never made it to India shores. Hyundai has been testing the car on public streets and the spy shots that have been circulating suggest that there will be a completely new design. The parametric hidden lights from the Tucson will be skipped over for the facelift and instead, it seems like Hyundai will be bringing the Creta’s design more line with some of its other products like the Santa Fe, Exter and Palisade. The grille is not clearly visible from due to the black camouflaging, but the headlamps and LED DRLs seem to be new with the main headlamp unit looking slightly larger and more squarish compared to the current-gen SUV. There should be tweaked bumpers at both ends and a new set of connected tail lamps to sweeten the back side. The profile won’t see any major tweaks, but a few test-mules have been spotted with larger 18-inch alloys which could be an option on the top-spec trims.

Over on the inside, we are likely to see an updated dashboard along with new trim elements and seat upholstery. Now while most of the equipment will likely be the same as the current-gen Creta, Hyundai is expected to equip the facelift with a few more features such as a 360-degree camera, digital driver’s display, heated front seats and maybe even a dashcam. What we are looking forward to, however, is the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) which should add to the Creta safety rating. The Hyundai Creta achieved a 3-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests back in 2022.

Two of the powertrains that already serve on the SUV are expected to carried over onto the facelift as well. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol produces 115 hp and 144 Nm of peak torque and mated to either a 6-speed manual or CVT automatic. The 1.5-litre diesel generates 116 hp of maximum power and 250 Nm of peak torque. This is then mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The highlight, however, is that the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol that does duty on other cars such as the Alcazar, Verna, and even the Kia Seltos and Carens will be making its way to the Creta. This engine churns out 160 hp of maximum power and 253 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options are expected to include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

As far as pricing goes, we could see a slight increase in prices at least on the top-spec trim thanks to the addition of ADAS and a 360-degree camera. The current-gen Hyundai Creta retails between a range of Rs 10.87 lakh and 19.20 lakh. In terms of competition, the Hyundai Creta continues its rivalry against the Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate and the Volkswagen Taigun.