A prototype of the next-generation Hyundai Creta has been spotted in India, and this time we can see inside. The photos were shared by Indian YouTuber MRD Cars (@mrd_vlogs), who calls it the Creta 2027.
The car is still fully wrapped, but the interior is visible through the windows and it looks completely new.
The New Creta Is The Next-Gen Kona
The new Creta is closely related to the next-generation Kona, codenamed SX3. Back in May we reported that a Kona SX3 prototype tested in India would be sold in India as the Creta, with an interior layout similar to the IONIQ 3.
These new photos fit that story. The cabin matches what we saw on the Kona SX3 prototypes, from the screen layout to the steering wheel.
What The Interior Shows
The interior is the big news here. Through the side window we can see:
A new steering wheel with Hyundai’s four-dot logo, the same Morse code "H" used on the latest Hyundai models
A large standalone touchscreen in the center of the dashboard
A small driver display mounted high, behind the steering wheel
A gear selector stalk on the steering column, which frees up space on the center console
A wide horizontal dashboard with a slim air vent strip
This is a big step up from the current Creta, which uses a single panel with two 10.25-inch screens.
Exterior Design
The outside is still hidden under thick covers, so details are hard to see. The overall shape is more upright and boxy, with a flat hood, a tall nose and roof rails. MRD Cars also points to new alloy wheels and redesigned front and rear ends.
The Kona SX3 prototypes we have seen in Spain wear a more rugged SUV design with a full-width light bar. We expect the Creta to share a lot with it, with some changes for Indian buyers.
Powertrains
Nothing is confirmed for the Indian market yet. In Europe, the Kona SX3 is expected to use the Seltos-derived 1.6-liter hybrid, with an electric all-wheel-drive option. The Indian Creta usually gets its own engine range, so we will have to wait for more details.
Our Take
The current Creta is one of Hyundai’s best sellers in India, so this is a very important car. Moving to the SX3 platform should bring the same tech and screens as the new Kona and IONIQ 3. The prototype still wears full camouflage, so a launch is not close yet. The Creta 2027 name points to a debut sometime next year.
More spy shots from MRD Cars:
Photos: MRD Cars (@mrd_vlogs)
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