New Hyundai Creta Launched!

Hyundai on Monday launched its much-awaited new version of Creta. The second-generation SUV comes in a total of 14 variants with three engine options. Here are the detailed ex-showroom prices:

1.5-litre petrol

Hyundai Creta EX- Rs 9.99 lakh

Hyundai Creta S- Rs 11.72 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX- Rs 13.46 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX IVT- Rs 14.94 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX (O) IVT- Rs 16.15 lakh

1.4-litre petrol

Hyundai Creta SX DCT- Rs 16.16 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX (O) DCT- Rs 17.20 lakh

1.5-litre diesel

Hyundai Creta E- Rs 9.99 lakh

Hyundai Creta EX- Rs 11.49 lakh

Hyundai Creta S- Rs 12.77 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX- Rs 14.51 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX (O) – Rs 15.79 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX AT- Rs 15.99 lakh

Hyundai Creta SX (O) AT- Rs 17.20 lakh

The new Creta, which was unveiled at Auto Expo 2020 recently, had created a lot of buzz for its new futuristic design. Another highlight of the new Creta is a segment-first big panoramic sunroof.

Feature-wise, the urban SUV gets new eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, Bose sound system, ventilated seats, drive modes, electronic parking brake, over 50 connected car features like remote engine start and smartwatch connectivity and more.

Powering the Creta is a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 112bhp/144Nm that’s available with a CVT or six-speed manual. Like the Kia Seltos, there’s a 1.4-litre Turbo GDi unit that makes 138bhp/242Nm. It comes with a seven-speed DCT only.

The diesel engine is 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit that makes 113bhp/250Nm. It is available in six-speed manual and six-speed automatic variants.

Safety-wise, the new Creta is loaded with 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, hill ascent control and more.

Fuel efficiency:

1.5 litre petrol with manual gearbox – 16.8kmpl
1.5 litre petrol with CVT – 16.9kmpl
1.4-litre turbo GDi with DCT transmission – 16.8kmpl
1.5-litre diesel manual – 21.4kmpl
1.5-litre diesel automatic – 18.5kmpl.

The Creta has been a cash cow for Hyundai ever since its launch in 2015. It will face competition from Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Renault Duster, MG Hector and Tata Harrier.