On January 16, 2024, Hyundai Motor India launched the highly awaited Hyundai Creta 2024 facelift, captivating car enthusiasts with its refreshed design and an array of new features. Priced between Rs 10,99,900 and Rs 19,99,900 (ex-showroom), this mid-size SUV aims to compete with formidable rivals in its segment, including the Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor, and the upcoming Tata Curvv.
Power and Performance
The Hyundai Creta facelift offers three engine options, catering to diverse driving preferences:
- 1.5-litre MPi petrol: Generates 115PS power and 144Nm torque.
- 1.5-litre Kappa Turbo GDi petrol: Packs a punch with 160PS power and 253Nm torque.
- 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel: Delivers 116PS power and 250Nm torque.
These engines can be paired with various transmission options, providing flexibility to drivers:
- MPi petrol with 6-speed MT or IVT automatic
- Kappa Turbo GDi petrol with a 7-speed DCT automatic
- U2 CRDi diesel with a 6-speed MT or a 6-speed AT.
Impressive Mileage Figures
Hyundai boasts impressive mileage figures for the Creta 2024 facelift, ensuring efficiency along with performance:
- 1.5-litre MPi petrol 6-speed MT: 17.4kmpl
- 1.5-litre MPi petrol IVT: 17.7kmpl
- 1.5-litre Kappa Turbo GDi petrol 7-speed DCT: 18.4kmpl
- 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel 6-speed MT: 21.8kmpl
- 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel 6-speed AT: 19.1kmpl
Striking Design
The Hyundai Creta 2024 facelift adheres to the carmaker’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ global design language. The exterior enhancements include:
- New front profile with a black chrome parametric radiator grille
- Quad-beam LED headlamps
- Signature Horizon LED positioning lamps and DRLs
- Redesigned rear profile with signature connected LED tail-lamps
- New tailgate and aerodynamic spoiler
- Redesigned 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Dimensions and Colors
Measuring 4,330mm in length, 1,790mm in width, and 1,635mm in height with roof racks, the Creta facelift has a wheelbase of 2,610mm. It offers six mono-tone color options, including the new and exclusive Robust Emerald Pearl, Fiery Red, Ranger Khaki, Abyss Black, Atlas White, and Titan Grey. Additionally, a dual-tone option is available in the form of Atlas White with a black roof.
Revamped Interior
The cabin of the Hyundai Creta 2024 has undergone a substantial redesign, focusing on comfort and technology:
- All-new dashboard with an integrated 10.25-inch infotainment screen
- 10.25-inch multi-display digital cluster
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
- Voice-enabled panoramic sunroof
- Front-row ventilated seats
- 8-way power adjustment for the driver seat
- Ambient lighting
- Surround view monitor
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Bose premium sound system with eight speakers.
Advanced Safety Features
Hyundai has prioritized safety with the Creta 2024 facelift, incorporating Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems).
Notable features include:
- Forward collision warning and avoidance assist
- Blind-spot view monitor and collision warning
- Lane-keeping assist and departure warning
- Driver attention warning
- Safe exit warning
- Smart cruise control with stop and go
- Lane following assist
- High beam assist
- Leading vehicle departure alert.
Extensive Safety Measures
Hyundai has gone above and beyond in ensuring the safety of occupants, incorporating more than 70 safety features, including:
- 6 airbags
- 3 point seat belts for all seats
- Disc brakes on all 4 wheels
- Electronic stability control with vehicle stability management
- Hill-start assist control
- Emergency stop signal
- Tyre pressure monitoring system – highline
- Front seatbelt pretensioner with driver anchor pretensioner
- Enhanced features such as surround view monitor, electrochromic mirror with telematics switches, electric parking brake with auto-hold, and front parking sensor.
Connected Driving Experience
Utilizing Hyundai’s Blue Link connectivity technology, the Creta facelift offers over 70 connected features:
- Engine start/stop
- Door lock/unlock
- Vehicle status information (engine, HVAC, door, fuel level, etc.)
- Vehicle alerts (geo-fence, speed, time fence, valet, vehicle status, and stolen vehicle)
- In-built music streaming app, JioSaavn Pro, with a one-year complimentary subscription.
Variant Overview
The Hyundai Creta 2024 facelift is available in seven broad variants:
- E
- EX
- S
- S(O)
- SX
- SX Tech
- SX(O).
Price and Competitors
The introductory ex-showroom price of the Creta facelift ranges from Rs 10,99,900 to Rs 19,99,900. It competes with the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Citroen C3 Aircross, and Honda Elevate.
Conclusion
The Hyundai Creta 2024 facelift emerges as a compelling choice in the mid-size SUV segment, offering a harmonious blend of style, performance, and advanced features. With its revamped design, power-packed engine options, and a plethora of safety and connectivity features, the Creta facelift is poised to set new benchmarks in the automotive industry. Whether you prioritize comfort, technology, or safety, the Creta 2024 facelift aims to cater to all your needs, making it a strong contender in the competitive SUV market.
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