Hyundai India launches all-new Creta facelift at a starting price of Rs 10,99,900

Hyundai India launched its all-new Creta compact SUV on January 16, at a starting price of Rs 10,99,900.

It will have seven variants -- E, EX, S, S(O), SX, SX Tech, and SX(O).

The new offering comes with three engine options -- 1.5l Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol, 1.5l MPi Petrol and 1.5l U2 CRDi Diesel engine. It will have four transmission options including 6-speed Manual, IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission), 7-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) and 6-speed Automatic transmission, a company statement said.


The new Creta's claimed (ARAI) mileage varies across different engine and transmission options. Here is the info -- 1.5-litre MPi petrol MT: 17.4 kmpl; 1.5-litre MPi petrol IVT: 17.7 kmpl; 1.5-litre CRDi diesel MT: 21.8 kmpl; 1.5-litre CRDi diesel AT: 19.1 kmpl; 1.5-litre Turbo GDi petrol DCT: 18.4 kmpl.

The new Creta sports a new radiator grill and an upright hood design, the company said. It features a Horizon LED Positioning lamp & DRLs and Quad beam LED headlamps.

Major design changes include updated projector LED headlights, H-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), a redesigned bumper, and vertically stacked fog lamps.

The 1.5 L turbo gDi Petrol engine comes with a 7-speed transmission. It generates 117.5 Kw (160 PS) power and a torque of 253 Nm (25.8 kgm). As per the company, the its fuel efficiency would be 18.4 km/L.

The Creta facelift has dimensions of 4,330 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1635mm in height. The wheelbase from the old model has been retained (measuring 2,610mm).

According to the statement, the new Creta boasts of "70+ safety features, including 36 standard features like 6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control and many more".

Hyundai's new product will be offered in 6 mono-tone colour options -- Robust Emerald Pearl (New), Fiery Red, Ranger Khaki, Abyss Black, Atlas White, Titan Grey and 1 dual-tone colour option available in Atlas White with Black Roof.

Some of its features are -- dual zone automatic temperature control, voice enabled smart panoramic sunroof and an electric parking break. It also features a wireless charger, three C-type USB chargers and rear window sunshade, the company said.

The new car features two 10.25-inch screens -- a bigger infotainment unit and a fully-digital instrument cluster.

Hyundai Creta was first launched in India in 2015. It completes with the likes of Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor. Its top variants compete with the Tata Harrier and MG Hector.