Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta, an acclaimed offering, is available within a price spectrum of Rs. 49.96 Lakh to Rs. 78.96 Lakh, contingent on the chosen variant.

Variant Options

The Hyundai Creta presents an assortment of variants encompassing E, EX, S, S+, SX, and SX (O), across both petrol and diesel engine alternatives.

Distinctive Features

While the refreshed Creta maintains its visual essence, it incorporates notable features. This includes split LED headlamps, silver skid plates in the front and rear, 17-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, and a C-pillar in a contrasting hue. Colour choices span from Phantom Black, Typhoon Silver, Titan Grey, to Polar White with Phantom black roof, Red Mulberry, and Deep Blue.

The Creta’s offerings extend to a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto headlamps, powered mirrors, all-four disc brakes, ambient lighting, integrated air purification, Bose sound system, and smartphone integration. Additional features consist of an electric parking brake with auto hold, front-row ventilated seats, a powered driver seat, and paddle shifters. Seating capacity accommodates five passengers comfortably.

Engine Performance and Specifications

Under the hood, the Hyundai Creta offers two engine choices. The 1.5-litre MPI petrol engine (available in six-speed MT/IVT) delivers 113bhp and 143.8Nm of peak torque. The 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel variant (present in six-speed MT/six-speed AT) offers 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. Both engines adhere to RDE standards and are compatible with E20 fuel.

Safety Measures and Ratings

Safety stands paramount, with all Creta variants equipped with six airbags, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, hill assist control, rear disc brakes, ISOFOX anchorages, and height-adjustable seat belts. The new-gen Creta has secured a notable three-star rating in the GNCAP crash test.

Rival Contenders

Challenging the Creta’s supremacy are competitors such as the Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, and MG Astor. This competitive landscape illustrates the Creta’s place as a formidable contender within its segment.