Third-generation Hyundai Creta (SX3) spied testing in India ahead of launch
By Arjun Ramanarayanan, IndiCar · Published 11 November 2026 · News
The third-generation Hyundai Creta, codenamed SX3, has been spied testing in Manali. It is expected to launch in 2027 and is reported to grow to around 4,500 mm long.
Key takeaways
- The third-generation Creta (SX3) has been spied testing in Manali.
- Launch is expected in 2027; price and bookings are not announced.
- It is reported to grow to around 4,500 mm long from 4,330 mm.
- Spy shots show a large touchscreen, a slim digital driver's display and electrically adjustable front seats.
- A strong hybrid is reported but not confirmed for launch.
The third-generation Hyundai Creta, codenamed SX3, has been spied testing in the hills of Manali, giving the first look at its interior in India. Price is not announced. Reports put the launch in early 2027 or by mid-2027.
Hyundai has confirmed only that a next-generation Creta is coming. At its 2026 CEO Investor Day, Hyundai said it will bring next-gen versions of the Creta and the i10 to India before 2030. It has not officially announced the third-generation model itself, so most of what follows comes from spy shots and reports.
What changes on the outside and underneath
The new Creta is expected to be about 170 mm longer. It is reported to grow to around 4,500 mm in length, up from 4,330 mm today.
It is reported to sit on Hyundai-Kia's K3 platform, which also underpins the Kia Seltos.
Several reports point to a strong-hybrid version. It is reported to be based on Hyundai's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. One report expects the hybrid to join the range after launch, so it is not confirmed for launch.
What the spy shots show inside
The cabin looks substantially new. Two sets of spy shots show these items:
- A large touchscreen and a slim digital driver's display, hinting at Hyundai's Pleos Connect infotainment system
- An off-white and grey interior theme
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Boss mode and a rear centre armrest
- A zero-gravity button like the one in the Ioniq 5
- A new upholstery pattern and redesigned door trims
The test car seen earlier had no sunroof. Treat that as a test-car detail, not a variant decision. Hyundai has not published a feature list or a variant split, so it is too early to say which of these features come on lower variants and which only on the top ones.
When you can buy it
Plan on 2027 at the earliest. One report says Hyundai Motor India is preparing to launch it in early 2027; another expects it by mid-2027. Bookings, prices and delivery dates have not been announced.
If you are deciding now, the trade-off is clear. The current model is available today, while the new one is expected to be longer and to get a new cabin, with a hybrid likely but not confirmed for launch. You can check the current Hyundai Creta on-road price on IndiCar, or work out a full on-road cost with the on-road price calculator. To compare other SUVs, see all new cars with on-road prices.
Sources: 2027 Hyundai Creta interior spied in India, 2027 Hyundai Creta, 2027 Hyundai Creta interior seen for the first time
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Frequently asked questions
When will the new Hyundai Creta launch?
Hyundai has confirmed a next-gen Creta for India before 2030. Reports expect the launch in early 2027 or by mid-2027.
Has the price been announced?
No. Hyundai has not announced the price or the official feature list.
How much bigger will the new Creta be?
It is reported to grow to around 4,500 mm in length, up from 4,330 mm today.
Will the new Creta get a hybrid?
Several reports point to a strong hybrid based on Hyundai's 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. One report expects it to arrive after launch, so a hybrid at launch is not confirmed.
What platform will it use?
It is reported to use Hyundai-Kia's K3 platform, which also underpins the Kia Seltos.
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