2023 Hyundai Creta SUV will get a bigger, more powerful engine along with added features. The updated SUV is scheduled to debut next year in India.
- The 1.4-Lt, the turbo-petrol engine will be phased out
- It is likely to be replaced by a bigger & more powerful 1.5-Lt engine
- The updated SUV will get features like ADAS & more
It seems that the daylight for Hyundai's powerful 1.4-lt, the turbo-petrol engine is going to get over soon. Why? Well, because of the new RDE 2.0 norms. Yes, the 2023 Hyundai Creta SUV will ditch this 1.4-lt engine because of the new phase of emission norms. However, there is good news too. As per the reports online, Hyundai is going to introduce its 1.5-lt petrol engine in India as the replacement. By that, the upcoming Creta will be the most powerful petrol mid-size SUV. Read more details on it below.
2023 Hyundai Creta SUV - New Engine Details
Speaking of the new engine, Creta currently has a 1.4-Lt, turbocharged petrol option. However, the new RDE emission norm phase is going to imply soon in India. This new RDE 2.0 has led to decommissioning of a lot of models that fail to comply. One such engine is the 1.4-Lt itself. Meanwhile, a test mule of Creta was spied on test in India recently. The internet went crazy speculating that it was a CNG variant. However, the new reports online suggest to us that it was the all-new 1.5-lt engine that was seen on the test.
So, why are the 1.4? Well, the answer is simple. If Hyundai wants to continue selling it, it needs to have SCR (selective catalytic reduction). To compile this tech in it will cost a bomb to the company. Hence, axing it out and fitting a new engine is more cost-efficient. Therefore, the 1.5-lt turbo-petrol is going to make its way under the hood of the new car. This engine makes 160 bhp of peak power & 260 Nm of peak torque. Meanwhile, the current 1.4-lt makes 140 bhp & 242 Nm of power & torque figures. Additionally, Hyundai will continue offering a 7-speed DCT gearbox with the new engine.
Upcoming Creta - New Features
Meanwhile, Hyundai is going to equip the upcoming Creta with loads of high-tech features. The highlight is going to be the introduction of ADAS tech. Features like lane assist, adaptive cruise control, blind sport monitoring, etc., are going to make a way in the updated model. Additionally, it will also get new features like HUD, a bigger infotainment system, all four disc brakes, etc. The global model of the new Creta gets a revised design that mimics its elder siblings of it like the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The updated model will get a revised front and rear-end design. It is also suspected to get an all-new dashboard and interior design.
Verdict
The upcoming Creta is scheduled to debut in India next year. Its debut might take place at the Indian Auto Expo 2023. However, it won't be any time before the 2023 KIA Seltos is launched; that Hyundai launches the new Creta. Its main rivals in India are - Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, & Tata Harrier.
