SCOOP! Hyundai's Creta small SUV could get a 1.4 diesel

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Hyundai will be targeting the Renault Duster and the upcoming Suzuki S-Cross with the GS and, apparently, the carmaker is also readying a 1.4-litre diesel-equipped version of this SUV. This motor is the same unit that does duty in the i20 diesel hatchback and the Verna 1.4 sedan. The smaller-capacity engine should allow the carmaker to price the SUV attractively as a diesel engine under 1.5-litre capacity attracts lower taxes.

Confirming the news of the 1.4 motor, an engineer testing the car has told us that this motor works quite well with the SUV.

The Hyundai small SUV’s styling, however, is similar to the current ix35, with wrap-around headlight clusters and prominent, lower air intakes housing the front fog lights. The model also sports a different, more prominent grille design than its larger sibling. It is expected to come to India with 17-inch alloy wheels too. Like all Hyundai offerings, the new SUV will be loaded with class-leading features and come with high-quality interiors. However, there will be no seven seat option and the GS will be sold only as a five seater here.