Next-Gen Hyundai Creta (ix25) Starts Reaching Dealerships – New Pics

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Hyundai first unveiled the ix25 (Next-Gen Creta) in China at the 2019 Chengdu Motor Show, India launch in March

The Hyundai ix25 is basically the Creta sold in China and the second-generation version of the SUV has started to arrive at dealerships in China. With a new model due for the Indian market next year as well, could the Indian-spec car end up sporting a similar set of features and design?

The upcoming new-gen Creta will be unveiled at the 2020 Auto Expo, set to take place in February next year. Compared to the current-gen Creta on sale, the ix25 features Hyundai’s new design statement with a chunky cascading grille up front. The headlamps get a split design with LED DRLs on the top, similar to the Venue.

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The sharp lines all around give the ix25 an aggressive appeal. However, expect the rear of the car to have mixed reactions, with a similar split set up for the tail lamps at the back. The ix25 is also marginally larger than the current-gen Creta. Here is a detailed video of the ix25.

The interiors of the upcoming Creta would be a huge step up from what is currently on offer. The ix25 features a large vertically stacked touchscreen infotainment system, with central air con vents sitting on top of it. A fully-digital MID can be seen, and the steering gets an all new design too.

The 2020 Creta will be equipped with the same BS6-compliant 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines as seen on the Kia Seltos. The petrol unit puts out 115PS of power and 144Nm of torque, whereas its diesel counterpart makes a similar 115PS of power, but 250Nm of peak torque. It is yet to be seen if Hyundai will borrow the 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Seltos GT Line for the upcoming Creta.

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The ix25 is launched at a starting price of Rs 13 lakh in China. However, the Korean carmaker is likely to keep the price of the upcoming Creta between the Rs 10 – 15 lakh range in the Indian market. Upon launch, the Creta will continue its rivalry with its cousin, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Tata Harrier, MG Hector among others.