Hyundai Creta

• Hyundai ix25 (China) • Hyundai Cantus (Dominican Republic) }} • 2014–2019 (China) • 2015–2020 (India) • 2016–2021 (Russia) • 2017–2024 (Brazil) }} • China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai) • India: Chennai (HMIL) • Brazil: Piracicaba (HMB) • Russia: Saint Petersburg (HMMR) • Algeria: Tiaret () }} • Kia KX3 }} • Petrol: • 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 • 1.6 L Gamma MPi FLEX I4 • 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 • 2.0 L Nu MPi FLEX I4 • Diesel: • 1.4 L U II CRDi I4 • 1.6 L U II CRDi I4 }} • 6-speed manual • 6-speed automatic }} }} Intended to be a global model for emerging markets, the vehicle debuted at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show in April 2014 in a near-production concept guise called the ix25 Concept. The production version went on sale in China in October 2014. The model was later also rolled out for production in India, where it went on sale in July 2015 as the Creta. The Creta is based on the Hyundai's new design concept called the Fluidic Sculpture 2.0. Markets Brazil The Creta was launched in Brazil in December 2016 with deliveries started in January 2017. The Brazilian Creta is produced in Piracicaba plant alongside the HB20, with the codename GSb. Engine options offered are the 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engine which produces and of torque, and the new 2.0-litre Nu petrol engine capable of and , both with double variable valve timing, start-stop engine system, and ethanol-compatible. Both engines are paired with 6-speed automatic transmission, with the 1.6-litre also offered with 6-speed manual transmission. China The production model had its premiere at Chengdu in August 2014, and it went on sale in China two months later. The ix25 for the Chinese market is available with 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre petrol engines mated either to a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission. It is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. File:HYUNDAI iX25 (GC) (pre-facelift).jpg|Hyundai ix25 (GC; pre-facelift) File:HYUNDAI CRETA , iX25 (GS,GC) China (9).jpg|2014 Hyundai ix25 (GC; pre-facelift) File:HYUNDAI iX25 (GC) China.jpg|2019 Hyundai ix25 (GC; facelift) File:Hyundai ix25 GC facelift 002 China 2019-03-14.jpg|2019 Hyundai ix25 (GC; facelift) India The Creta went on sale in India on 21 July 2015, produced at the Chennai plant. At launch, the Creta was available in a choice of three engines — a 1.6-litre petrol, a 1.4 or a 1.6-litre diesel from the Verna. A 6-speed manual transmission will be standard across all variants, with only the 1.6 diesel SX+ variant getting the option of a 6-speed automatic. The engine options was spread to six trim levels, which are Base, S, S+, SX, SX+ and the top-spec SX (O). The Creta SX is also offered with a dual tone red and black or a white and black exterior color options. The SX dual tone variant is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline or a diesel engine without any automatic transmission option. For select trims, the Creta is equipped including Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hillstart Assist Control (HAC), Rear Parking Assist System, and ABS. The six airbag system provides all round protection. One for the driver, one for the front seat passenger, front and rear curtain airbags running the length of the cabin, plus front side airbags. Hyundai also claimed the vehicle is built with HIVE body structure, which signifies structural strength. By November 2015, the vehicle has registered over 70,000 bookings in India and 15,770 worldwide. By August 2017, more than 200,000 Creta was sold in the country. In 2017, the vehicle contains about 90% Indian parts. Russia Production of the Creta commences in Hyundai Saint Petersburg plant in August 2016 to supply Russia and other CIS markets. The assembly of the car takes place on the same production line of the plant along with the Solaris model. The model is claimed to be specially adapted for Russian conditions. It is sold in three trim levels, with two choices of petrol engines: 1.6-litre capable of and 2.0-litre with of power output, with front or all-wheel drive. Safety The Indian-made Creta in its most basic version for Latin America received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP 1.0 in 2015. Powertrain Facelift The refreshed version was released in China in August 2017, India in May 2018, and Brazil in July 2019. It received a cosmetic update which include an updated front bumper with a large hexagonal chrome-lined grille and a new rear bumper. It also features new headlamps and tail lamps, new bumpers, and new wheel design. The Russian version received a minor change in April 2020. Unlike the other Creta versions, the changes in the Russian Creta were kept minimal as the front end only received a new grille design. File:Hyundai Creta 1.6 GL 2019.jpg|2019 Hyundai Creta GL (GS; facelift, Chile) File:Hyundai Creta 1.6 GLS 2019.jpg|2019 Hyundai Creta GLS (GS; facelift, Chile) File:2018 HYUNDAI Creta facelift 1.6 Brunei (Rear view).jpg|2018 Hyundai Creta (GS; facelift, Brunei) File:2018 HYUNDAI Creta facelift 1.6 Brunei (Interior).jpg|Interior == Second generation (SU2; 2019) ==