Hyundai Creta compact SUV interior and exterior sketches released

The Hyundai Creta will officially be launched on July 21 in India and will be one of the most eagerly awaited cars from the South Korean manufacturer in years. The Creta will go up against established rivals like the Ford Ecosport and the Renault Duster and will also soon face competition from the likes of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha, Toyota Rush and Volkswagen Taigun.

Hyundai has released sketches of the India bound Hyundai Creta is based on the Fluidic 2.0 scupture and at first glance it looks exactly like the ix25 compact SUV that is available in a few international markets. The Hyundai Creta will feature similar styling as seen on other Hyundai cars like the i20 and will blacked out A and B pillar adding to the butch looks. The Creta will feature a large and aggressive three slat front grille that looks quite handsome along with a well sculpted front bumper. The Creta will also get a black plastic cladding that will run across the vehicle giving it a slightly more off-road oriented SUV look.

On the interior front, the Creta will get a feature rich package as seen on other Hyundai cars with the likes of a large infotainment display. The infotainment system will offer Bluetooth telephony along with iPod and USB connectivity. The top of the line versions will also get climate control while the standard cars will continue to get a normal air conditioning setup. Expect the Creta to get a beige and black themed interior package along with a set of comfortable seats and enough leg space and headroom for five passengers.

The Creta will be powered by both a petrol and a diesel engine with the possibility of both getting an automatic gearbox option as well. Expect the Creta to sell exceedingly well and set the sales charts on fire. The Creta’s biggest competition will be the soon to be launched Maruti Suzuki XA Alpha and the Volkswagen Taigun which will be launched in early 2016.