South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor has taken the wraps off global sub-compact SUV ‘Creta’ built with Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) in India.
Claiming to offer improved body endurance, corrosion durability and lighter body, the building materials are said to provide a strong body shell.
Following its launch in India, the model will be flagged off for a rollout worldwide.
The new model, considered to be an addition to the carmaker's sub-compact SUV segment, has been drawn from Hyundai Motor's evolved 'Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 Design philosophy'.
The design philosophy, touted to incorporate a modern and premium touch, has been evolved by the carmaker to embellish the style of the new model.
The Creta is marked with a ring frame structure that is said to result in body stiffness and precise handling. The frames, when supplied to B-Pillar, C-Pillar and engine, are said to contribute to body rigidity and an improved crash performance.
The improved crash performance draws from dash cross members, utilization of larger diameter weld joints and reinforced side members with Tailor Welded Blanks (TWB).
The model also claims to offer an improved noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) with sound absorption materials, riding high with its six-speed manual transmission and the first-in-class six-speed automatic transmission in diesel.
