- Hyundai could showcase the Creta N-Line at the 2023 Auto Expo.
- To get a sporty cosmetic treatment along with a few mechanical tweaks.
- Will be based on the current model sold in the Indian market.
Hyundai is all set to showcase a variety of vehicles at the 2023 Auto Expo. The Creta N-Line could be a part of the brand's line-up for the motor show. Unveiled globally in June 2022, the sporty mid-size SUV is based on the pre-facelifted model that is currently sold in the Indian market. For reference, the Korean carmaker has two N-Line models in its portfolio i.e. i20 N-Line and Venue N-Line.
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Hyundai Creta N-Line 2023 Auto Expo: What to Expect?
The N-Line model is a sporty iteration of the regular Creta. In terms of design, the mid-size SUV sports a host of styling tweaks which include a distinctive dark-chrome front grille which runs into the headlamp unit. The lower part of the bumper has taken a complete turnaround with a more prominent air intake finished in black, flanked by a set of triangular fog lamps. Towards the sides, the butch stance of the SUV is maintained along with the addition of a new set of sporty N-Line-specific alloy wheels and N-Line badging on the front fenders. The rear end of the SUV features a prominent diffuser and sporty-sounding twin exhaust tips.
Inside the cabin, the Creta N-Line will sport an N-Line-specific steering wheel, sporty gear knob and pedals. Along with this, the overall layout will remain the same and it will resemble the likes of the Creta Turbo with contrast red stitching and N-Line badging.
Hyundai Creta N-Line 2023 Auto Expo: Mechanical Changes and Powertrain
Under the hood, the Creta N-Line will be propelled by the familiar 1.4-litre tGDi petrol engine, good enough to produce 140 bhp and 242 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Apart from this, the sporty Creta will carry a driver-oriented suspension setup along with a sporty steering tune and the sporty exhaust note will complement the whole setup.
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Verdict: As mentioned earlier that Hyundai could showcase the Creta N-Line at the 2023 Auto Expo, however, nothing can be ascertained as of now. The unveiling of the Creta Facelift is confirmed and as we know that the N-Line model is based on the current pre-facelifted model, so it creates two possibilities. One is that the Creta Facelift will be launched in the second half of 2023, as the current model is going great in terms of sales figures and Hyundai will launch the N-Line model immediately. Second, a new facelifted Creta-based N-Line is ready, which is highly unlikely as we have not come across any spy images. Last but not least, there are chances Hyundai skips the Creta N-Line for Auto Expo or maybe just simply showcase it, without any launch plans. We have to wait till the 2023 Auto Expo dates come near and we have more concrete information on this.
