The Hyundai Creta is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2014 mainly for emerging markets, particularly BRICS. It is positioned above the Venue and below the Alcazar in Hyundai's SUV line-up.
The first-generation model debuted as a near-production concept car in China in April 2014, while the second generation was first introduced in 2019. The second-generation model was also available in a longer derivative with three-row seating, which is known as the Hyundai Alcazar, Creta Grand or Grand Creta. The vehicle has been manufactured in China, India, Russia, Brazil, and Indonesia. For developed markets like South Korea, the United States, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, the Creta is not offered in favour of the more advanced Kona.
The model was named after the Crete island in Greece. The name is also intended to suggest connections with "creative". In the Dominican Republic, it is sold as the Hyundai Cantus. In China, it was sold as the Hyundai ix25.
The Creta was the best-selling SUV in Russia from 2017 until 2021. It is also the highest-selling SUV in India since 2020, and the third best-selling Hyundai model globally since 2019.
First generation (GS/GC; 2014)
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
Argentina The Creta was launched in Argentina in June 2026, it was originally imported from India (2016-20), and then from Brazil (2020-24), it is available on GL, Style, Safety, and Safety+ trim levels.
The only engine option is the 1.6-litre Gamma petrol engine which produces and of torque. The engine is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission.
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.
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 were 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 were sold in the country.
In 2017, the vehicle contains about 90% Indian parts.
In April 2026, Hyundai Creta led mid-size SUV sales in India.
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 +SpecsPetrol enginesModelEnginePowerTorqueTransmissions 0–100 km/h(0-62 mph)(official) Top speed1.6 Gamma MPI I4 @ 6,200 rpm @ 6,300 rpm @ 4,850 rpm @ 4,850 rpm6-speed manual12.3s (FWD)12.9s (AWD) (FWD) (AWD)6-speed automatic12.1s (FWD)13.1s (AWD)1.6 Gamma MPI FLEX @ 6,300 rpm @ 4,850 rpm6-speed manual6-speed automatic12.0s (FWD) (FWD)2.0 L Nu MPI I4 @ 6,200 rpm @ 4,200 rpm6-speed automatic10.7s (FWD)11.3s (AWD) (FWD) (AWD)2.0 L Nu MPI FLEX @ 6,200 rpm @ 4,700 rpm Diesel enginesModelEnginePowerTorqueTransmissions 0–100 km/h(0-62 mph)(official) Top speed1.6 L U II CRDi1,582 cc (96.5 cu in) I4128 PS (94 kW; 124 hp) @ 4,000 rpm26.5 kg⋅m (260 Nm; 192 lb-ft) @ 2 750 rpm6-speed automatic11.9s (FWD)179 km/h (111 mph) FWD
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 Brazilian Creta also received a newly designed rear LED taillights. The Chinese version received an altered front bumper design compared to the Indian and Brazilian version.
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.
Second generation (SU2; 2019)
The second-generation model was first shown in China as the ix25 in April 2019. It was unveiled as the Creta at the 15th Auto Expo in India in February 2020. Production of the second-generation Creta in Russia started in July 2021, in Brazil in August 2021, and in Indonesia in January 2022.
Creta Electric
The Creta Electric was launched in India on 17 January 2025.
Markets
Asia
China The second-generation ix25 was revealed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. The Chinese model (codename: SU2c) is solely powered by the 1.5-litre petrol engine producing . It went on sale in October 2019. The interior of the Chinese-market ix25 largely differ with the globally-marketed Creta as the Chinese-spec model comes with a vertical touchscreen infotainment system that flows into the central console, while the global Creta opts for a more conventional design. Production of the ix25 in China ended in 2021.
India Hyundai unveiled the second generation Creta in India in February 2020, and was launched to the market in March 2020. The Indian-made Creta (codename: SU2i) is a slightly modified version of the Hyundai ix25 sold in China, with the main visual difference at the exterior being the design of the front grille. It is exported to 85 countries across Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.
The Creta for the Indian market is offered with three engine options, 1.5-litre petrol producing and develops of torque and a 1.5-litre diesel engine with and of torque as well as 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol and of torque.
In April 2022, the iMT gearbox option was released alongside the Knight Edition variant.
The facelifted Creta was released on 16 January 2024. It features a redesigned front and rear fascia with full-width LED light bar headlights and taillights. The interior gets a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen. The updated Creta has an option of Level 2 advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) with 19 functions.
The Creta N Line sports trim was released on 11 March 2024.
GCC The second-generation Creta was launched in October 2020 for the GCC markets. It is imported from India, it is offered in two trims: Smart and Comfort. It is offered with either 1.6-litre petrol engine and offered with either automatic transmission.
In July 2022, the Indian-made Creta was replaced by the Indonesian-made Creta for the GCC markets.
The facelifted Creta was launched on 5 May 2025.
Latin America
Argentina The second-generation Creta was launched on 9 November 2022 for Argentinean market. It is imported from Brazil, it is offered in Safety and Safety+ trim levels. it is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing and develops of torque.
The facelifted Creta was launched in Argentina on 26 May 2025, initially available in the sole Safety Plus trim powered by the Smartstream 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with an IVT. In December 2025, the entry-level Safety trim was introduced to the line-up.
Brazil Production of the Brazilian market Creta (codename: SU2b) in the Piracicaba plant started in August 2021, and was officially launched afterwards. Sharing the similar exterior styling with the Russian-market Creta, the Brazilian model is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol-flex engine with a power output of along with a flagship 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol-flex engine producing . The N Line model was released in June 2022 with the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine.
The facelifted Creta was launched in Brazil on 7 October 2024, with five trim levels: Comfort, Limited, Platinum, N Line and Ultimate. For engines, all trims (except for the Ultimate) uses the 1.0 T-GDi turbocharged petrol-flex engine and the Ultimate trim use the 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine with a producing .
Mexico The second-generation Creta was launched on 10 October 2020 for the Mexican market. Imported from India, it is offered in four trim levels: GL, GLS IVT, GLS Premium, and Limited Turbo. It is offered with either a 1.5-litre petrol or a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine and offered with either manual or automatic transmission options.
In July 2023, the Mexican market Creta switches to the Indonesian-made model, and loses the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine option.
In June 2025, the facelifted Creta went on sale in Mexico as a 2026 model year. It gained a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine option with the Limited Turbo trim.
Russia The Russian market Creta (codename: SU2r) was unveiled in June 2021, sporting a revised front and rear end compared to the Indian and Chinese versions of the Creta/ix25. It carries petrol engine options from the previous generation, which are 1.6-litre with a power output of and 2.0-litre with , with all-wheel-drive optional for both engine choices. Trim levels offered are Prime, Classic, Family, Lifestyle and Prestige, as well as the Special Edition version. Production commenced on 1 July 2021 at the Saint Petersburg plant.
Amid the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, production at the Saint Petersburg plant was halted in March 2022. In September 2023, Hyundai sold the Saint Petersburg factory to an unnamed Russian company. In February 2024, the Creta was relaunched as the Solaris HC. The plant and the Solaris brand is under possession of AGR Automotive, a subsidiary of Russian company Art-Finans. The vehicles are produced from unassembled kits are enough to produce around 70,000 vehicles.
South Africa