Hyundai India has finally launched the 2024 Creta facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the SUV are already underway. Here’s a look at its variant-wise prices: –
| 2024 Creta Variants | 1.5L N.A. Petrol | 1.5L Turbo-Petrol | 1.5L Diesel |
| E | Rs 11 lakh (MT) | – | Rs 12.45 lakh (MT) |
| EX | Rs 12.18 lakh (MT) | – | Rs 13.68 lakh (MT) |
| S | Rs 13.39 lakh (MT) | – | Rs 14.90 lakh (MT) |
| S (O) | Rs 14.32 lakh (MT), Rs 15.83 lakh (CVT) | – | Rs 15.82 lakh (MT), Rs 17.32 lakh (AT) |
| SX | Rs 15.27 lakh (MT) | – | – |
| SX Tech | Rs 15.95 lakh (MT), Rs 17.45 lakh (CVT) | – | Rs 17.45 lakh (MT) |
| SX (O) | Rs 17.24 lakh (MT), Rs 18.70 lakh (CVT) | Rs 20 lakh (DCT) | Rs 18.74 lakh (MT), Rs 20 lakh (AT) |
2024 Hyundai Creta – A More Commanding Design
The 2024 Creta facelift showcases a refreshed exterior design aimed to give it a more sporty appeal. Dominating the front end of the SUV is a square gloss-black parametric grille, complemented by connected LED DRLs featuring inverted L-shaped signature units. The design is further enhanced with the square LED headlamps and a robust bumper, contributing to its bold and masculine appearance.
Save for the new alloys; no changes have been made on the sides. The rear boasts new connected LED tail lamps mirroring the inverted L-shaped element at the front and a chunky bumper incorporating a larger silver skid plate.
Overhauled Cabin
The interior enhancements are striking, highlighting a revamped dashboard that hosts dual 10.25-inch connected displays for both infotainment and the instrument cluster. Notably, a black piano panel on the passenger side houses side AC vents, accompanied by an open storage space below, enhanced with ambient lighting.
The upgraded SUV also boasts a new touch-based AC control panel, streamlined central AC vents, and a redesigned centre console tunnel.
Regarding features, the upgraded Creta gets a host of new features. These include: –
- Dual-zone climate control
- Fully digital driver’s display
- 360-degree surround view system with blind-view monitor
- Hyundai SmartSense (Level-2 ADAS suite), which further comprises various advanced active safety features like adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, lane-keep assist, collision avoidance, high-beam assist and much more,
The rest of the features, such as the wireless charger, air purifier, 8-way powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, Bose sound system, connected car tech, voice assist, auto-dimming IRVM, panoramic sunroof, 6 airbags, ESC, hill assist, electronic parking brakes, multiple driving modes, and tyre pressure monitoring system, have been carried forward from the outgoing model.
Engine Specifications
As mentioned above, the facelifted Creta is being offered with three engine options, including a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol mill from Hyundai Verna and Kia Seltos. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Engine | 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Power | 115PS | 160PS | 116PS |
| Torque | 144Nm | 253Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission Option | 6-speed manual/ CVT | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed manual/ 6-speed AT |
Author’s Take
Adorned with fresh aesthetics and an array of new features, the Hyundai Creta now strides confidently into the arena, poised to challenge formidable contenders such as the Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.
