Hyundai Homologates Creta Special Edition Model, Launch Expected Soon
The Creta is bestseller for Hyundai in India and a popular SUVs in the market.
Besides the regular lineup, Hyundai keeps adding new design elements every now and then to keep the Creta in the limelight. Hyundai is planning to launch another special edition of the Creta due to which the company has homologated new variants under the Delhi Transport department.
What’s so special about the Homologated Hyundai Creta special edition?
The homologation documents reveal the special edition name as Creta SE. It is likely to denote Special Edition or Sports Edition which will be based on the S(O) and SX(O) trims. There will be eight variants of this special edition Creta which will be launched soon including four in both diesel and petrol engine without any change in engine specifications.
Hyundai will offer a few cosmetic changes over the regular S(O) and SX(O) trims of Creta. It is expected to get some sporty enhancements such as blacked-out trims like the grille, wheels, etc. The upcoming Creta special edition will be based on mid-spec variants, without any additional features added to the equipment.
What is Automotive homologation?
Automotive homologation is the process of certifying vehicles or a particular component in a vehicle that has fulfilled the requirements set by various statutory regulatory bodies. This process involves compliance related to regulatory certification, and approval of vehicles and automotive components for sale and use in different markets worldwide. It is important to get this approval to sell and export automobile products or components.
The rules and norms have been made mandatory globally due to increased importance on safety and environmental protection. Automotive solution providers, technology developers, manufacturers and suppliers have to adhere to these regulations as per the country or region of their product.
Software-defined vehicles and autonomous driving functions are drastically increasing the complexity of driving and testing. Homologation certification assures consumers of the safety, quality, compliance of vehicles and subsystems. This helps to bring trust and confidence in the automotive market and enhance brand reputation.
Powertrain specifications
The Creta special edition will come with two engine options: a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit and a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel unit where the 2 litre will churn out 114 bhp and 144 Nm of peak torque while the 1.5 litre will produce 114 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. It will be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission which will be common to both engines, whereas a CVT and a 6-speed torque converter is offered as an option to the petrol and diesel motors.
