Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has released a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the manufacturing of the new Hyundai CRETA at its state-of-the-art production facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
Gopala Krishnan C.S., Chief Manufacturing Officer, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, "At Hyundai, it is our endeavour to deliver smarter and safer mobility solutions for our new-age customers. To make the new Hyundai CRETA a true icon, we have combined Hyundai's ‘Sensuous Sportiness' design language with advanced technologies to create the ‘Ultimate' superstar SUV'. As a smart mobility solutions provider, we have adopted smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 practices, working in perfect harmony with our skilled manpower, who together deliver an elevated customer experience."
The new-Hyundai CRETA's journey from sheet metal to a premium product focuses on three key pillars: advanced body strength, rigorous testing, and superior quality.
The new Hyundai CRETA cocoons the passengers and offers them a safer ride, this has been ensured with the usage of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) to increase durabilty and anti-corrosive properties for the bodyshell. Keeping up with the global safety standards, the new Hyundai CRETA's strong structure comes with an increased thickness of side reinforcement and new parts.
In alignment with HMIL's global body-build line, the advanced bodyshop features intelligent weld management system which is used to achieve a 100 percent weld strength. The superior levels of body dimensional precision are made using robust jig and fixtures and are confirmed using state-of-the-art Coordinate Measuring Machine and automated 3D scanner systems. Promising lively and consistent performance out on the road, the new Hyundai CRETA's powertrains are tested rigorously for endurance.
Rigorous testing of the heart of new Hyundai CRETA:
- Designed to deliver new benchmarks in performance, the new Hyundai CRETA offers dynamic powertrains including the sublime 1.5l Gamma MPi, torquey 1.5l U2 CRDI and the ferocious Kappa 1.5l Turbo GDI which have been tested for diverse landscape endurance.
- The Powertrains are monitored for their performance using in-process quality confirmation systems including the machine learning based borescope inspection and advanced express vision system.
- The assembled engines are then put through a rigorous test on a cutting edge and eco -friendly cold test bed and passes through various quality gates for quality assurance.
- Hyundai's advanced automated quality checks ensures a supreme fit and finish of the new Hyundai CRETA. Automated ADAS calibration ensures occupants are wafted away in safety, every time.
Superior Quality and Safety through meticulous checks:
- The new-Hyundai CRETA comes with advanced Level 2 ADAS features. The highly efficient and automated ADAS calibration system follows a closed loop calibration process. This ensures a seamless integration of the complete ADAS suite in the vehicle, improving the driving experience.
- In HMIL's pursuit to maintain the highest quality standards, the new Hyundai CRETA is put through the Hyundai Integrated Vehicle Inspection System to confirm the torque values in real-time.
- Hyundai's Automated Diagnostic System is used to confirm the vehicles' advanced electronic features, ensuring customers experience utmost delight.
- At HMIL's IT-integrated production facility where productivity is augmented by PLCs and embedded systems, the new-Hyundai CRETA as a final point undergoes rigorous road test with 15 drive tracks simulating various road driving conditions.
