Hyundai Creta CNG Spied On Test For The First Time - Launch Soon?

• Hyundai Creta is one of the top selling mid-size SUV in India
• A test mule with ARAI test equipment spotted on test run
• Creta CNG expected to come with a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine

In comparison to diesel and gasoline engine options, CNG powertrains are thought to be among the most fuel-efficient choices. In India a good number CNG options are available under Rs 10 lakh segment. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, which the company recently announced, will now be the first mid-size SUV to enter in CNG market. Hyundai now appears to be getting ready to introduce the Creta with a CNG powerplant. A Hyundai Creta test mule with CNG equipment has been seen on Pune roads with the sticket - On Test By ARAI.

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Hyundai Creta CNG

Hyundai currently provides a CNG powertrain for the Grand i10 Nios & Aura. The company has tested CNG technology in Venue and Alcazar in the past. It now appears that the company intends to provide CNG variants of its best-selling SUV Creta. A report claims that Hyundai will pair a 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a CNG drivetrain. The test mule for the Kia Carens CNG spotted with the same powerplant. Confirmation came in the form of its registration sticker, which was attached to the back quarter glass panel. It reveals that the test mule's 1.4-liter GDi turbocharged gasoline engine was connected to a 6-speed manual transmission. It may be expected that the Creta CNG will have the same arrangement.

A 1.5-liter normally aspirated engine and a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine are available in the Creta's base petrol configuration. When coupled with a 7-speed DCT transmission, the 1.4-liter turbo-petrol engine can generate 138 bhp of output and 242 Nm of maximum torque.

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The power and torque figures for the Creta's CNG powertrain will be rather modest when compared to the petrol engine. The 6-speed manual transmission will aid the company in maintaining a reasonable price. Although the company hasn't mentioned anything, we can expect Creta CNG to arrive in the first or second half of 2023. The introduction of the Hyundai Creta CNG will aid the company in keeping its position in the premium market.

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A 10.25-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, six airbags, ventilated seats, and other premium equipment will continue to be available on the Creat CNG as they are on the regular models. The cost is anticipated to be between Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 1.25 lakh higher than the petrol models.

Verdict: If the Creta CNG is introduced, customers who don't want to spend a lot on gasoline and diesel can choose a more affordable fuel option. The premium car market's acceptance of CNG powertrains would also help the manufacturers attract a sizable number of potential customers.

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