Auto Expo 2025: Hyundai Creta Flex Fuel w/ 1.0L Turbo Petrol Showcased | V3Cars

Jan 21, 2025, 12:18 PM IST
By Nikil Jonathan
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Hyundai showcased a flex-fuel variant of their popular Creta SUV at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, highlighting their commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. The Creta Flex Fuel, which is mostly seen in South American markets, is capable of running on pure E100 ethanol.

Auto Expo 2025: Hyundai Creta Flex Fuel Showcased

2025 Creta Flex Fuel: Engine and Transmission

The Creta Flex Fuel showcased at Auto Expo 2025 is powered by the familiar 1L turbo-petrol engine, which is also found in the Hyundai Venue and i20. For the Creta Flex Fuel, Hyundai have modified this engine to run exclusively on E100 ethanol, a fuel with no petrol content. Power is delivered through a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Here are the powertrain specs of the Creta Flex Fuel:

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2025 HYUNDAI CRETA FLEX FUEL POWERTRAIN SPECS
Engine	1.0L turbo petrol
Power	120PS @ 6000rpm
Torque	172Nm @ 1500rpm
Transmission	6-speed AT

Why Are Hyundai Focusing On Flex-Fuel Technology?

At the Auto Expo 2025, several leading carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai, showcased flex fuel vehicles of various shapes and sizes. The largest of them all, the Creta Flex Fuel, is not yet confirmed for launch in India. However, its presence at the expo underscores the company’s focus on developing and showcasing flex-fuel technology. This demonstration complements the recent launch of the all-electric Creta, showcasing Hyundai’s multi-pronged approach to powertrain diversification.

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If Hyundai were to launch the Creta Flex Fuel in India, we expect it to replace the Creta’s 1.5L normal petrol engine option. The Creta Flex Fuel’s 1.0L engine not only produces 5PS more than the 1.5L normal petrol engine but also offers 28Nm more torque as well. Additionally, since the 1.0L flex fuel engine is based on the already existing 1.0L turbo petrol engine that powers the Venue and i20, this engine could easily find its way under the bonnet of the Creta, albeit with modifications to run on up to E100 fuel.

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Check out some of the reasons why car manufacturers are focussing on flex fuel vehicles by tapping the link below:

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