Maruti Creta competition to get segment-first features?
Who doesn’t want an SUV? Almost everyone is buying SUVs today. The major driving force behind this growth has been the popularity brought in by the Hyundai Creta. The Creta ticks a lot of boxes for most buyers with one of them being features. It’s no secret that Maruti is preparing a car to firmly take on the Creta. So to defeat the Creta, Maruti will have to load the Creta rival (codename YFG) with modern features. So what features could the Maruti Creta competition get? Also, will theist include any segment-firsts? In today’s article, let’s find out.
What are the new features?
Features have become an important USP in India, more so in this segment. Recent spy images of the interior reveal some important features like a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, push button start-stop and 360-degree parking camera. What else can we expect? Other expected features include ventilated seats, a sunroof, digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, etc. As far as segment first features are concerned, the spy shot didn’t reveal much but we expect Maruti to give YFG some sort of segment-first elements in order to differentiate from the established players.
What will power it?
It’s hard to predict the exact specifications of the YFG but we expect it to come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine paired to a strong hybrid system. If this happens, it will be the first car (along with the Toyota SUV) in its segment to offer a strong hybrid setup. Could there be another engine option? Maruti could offer another setup for the lower variants but noting can be confirmed as of now. Manual and automatic transmission options will mostly be on offer. Maruti although has developed a new 6-speed torque converter unit, there are reports that a CVT gearbox can also be on offer. Only time will reveal the exact details of this car.
Maruti Creta competition features – Launch timeline
The Maruti Creta rival has been in the news for quite some time now. Of late, the car has been spotted a lot, hinting that it could be in the final stages of development. So when will it hit the market? According to reports, Maruti could launch the YFG around the festive season. The thing to note here is that Toyota’s SUV will see the light of the day first.
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