Update: Hyundai Creta launched in India at Rs 8.59 lakh
Hyundai's SUV that will be launched on July 21, 2015, is expected to come with a wide range of powertrains, such as the refined 1.6-litre diesel engine making 126bhp and 26.5kgm of torque. The manufacturer will also offer the option of the 1.6 petrol and a 1.4 diesel motors from the current Verna. The 1.6 diesel will get a six-speed manual gearbox with the option of a six-speed automatic as well, while the other two engines will be paired to five-speed manual gearboxes.
Hyundai will offer the new Creta in six trims – Base, S , S+, SX, SX+ and SX(O). The 1.6 petrol will power the Base, S, SX and SX+ models, the 1.4 diesel will be come in Base, S and S+ variants, and the 1.6 diesel will be available in SX, SX+ and the SX(O) trims. The option of an automatic gearbox is offered only on the 1.6 diesel SX+ trim.
The Hyundai Creta will rival the Renault Duster, the Nissan Terrano, the upcoming Maruti S-Cross and the Mahindra Scorpio.
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