If the pricing is true, then this will be a safeguard against potential price gap which can happen between creta and scross. Scross is definitely waiting to play the cheaper alternate card, and Hyndai do not want to get stabbed on the same.
Anyway consider this as an introductory offer, and once stabilized they can move up to the scorpio range soon.
By the way, my dealer sent a representative to my home today to collect ID proof and other necessary documents to get it ready before launch. Maybe a marketing gimmick. The rep confirmed that they are getting the display car on 15th, and planned for the showroom launch on 22nd, one day after the official launch. I guess, he is also planning for first two or three deliveries on that day. When asked, he was not sure on availability of AT during launch time.