Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta
2022 Hyundai Creta 1.6 Plus (SU2)
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Also called
  • Hyundai ix25
  • Hyundai Cantus
Production2014–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive

The Hyundai Creta, also known as Hyundai ix25 in China, 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 Tucson 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, EU/EFTA/EEA countries (with the exception of the French overseas collectivities of French Polynesia[1] and New Caledonia[2]), Singapore and Australia, the Creta is not offered in favour of the smaller but more advanced Kona.[3][4]

The model was named after the Crete island in Greece.[5] The name is also intended to suggest connections with "creative".[6] In the Dominican Republic, it is sold as the Hyundai Cantus.[7]

The Creta was the best-selling SUV in Russia from 2017 until 2021.[8][9][10] It is also the highest-selling SUV in India since 2020,[11] and the third best-selling Hyundai model globally since 2019.[12]

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