In a dazÂzling reveal, Hyundai Motor India has unleashed the eagerÂly awaitÂed Hyundai CreÂta 2024 facelift, bringÂing a breath of fresh air to the midÂsize SUV segÂment. Priced comÂpetÂiÂtiveÂly from Rs 11 lakh (introÂducÂtoÂry, ex-showÂroom pan-India), this revamped modÂel not only boasts a new look but also introÂduces a host of excitÂing feaÂtures both inside and out. Let’s dive into the details that define the new CreÂta and make it stand out on the road.
Hyundai Creta 2024: Exterior Marvel: A Stylish Makeover
PreÂpare to be capÂtiÂvatÂed by the exteÂriÂor transÂforÂmaÂtion of the 2024 CreÂta. A standÂout feaÂture is the enlarged grille adorned with intriÂcate paraÂmetÂric details, harÂmoÂnizÂing seamÂlessÂly with the revamped lightÂing setÂup feaÂturÂing split headÂlamps and a full-width lightÂbar. The rear end, now feaÂturÂing anguÂlar conÂtours and full LED tail-lamps conÂnectÂed by a dazÂzling LED strip, adds a touch of modÂern flair. The front end has underÂgone a makeover for a more conÂvenÂtionÂal and less polarÂizÂing look, thanks to updates in grille headÂlamps, scuff plates, and bumpers. While the proÂfile mainÂtains its sleek appeal, the addiÂtion of new alloy rims injects a breath of fresh sophisÂtiÂcaÂtion. The result? A rugged yet modÂern aesÂthetÂic that sets the CreÂta apart in the comÂpetÂiÂtive comÂpact SUV areÂna.
Interior Elegance: A Sanctuary of Comfort and Tech
Step inside, and the CreÂta facelift welÂcomes you with a redesigned dashÂboard boastÂing a 10.25-inch touchÂscreen equipped with updatÂed softÂware. BorÂrowÂing from its largÂer counÂterÂpart, the Alcazar, the digÂiÂtal driÂver’s disÂplay behind the steerÂing wheel adds a futurÂisÂtic touch. The dashÂboard embraces a cleanÂer look, inteÂgratÂing lighter colours and copÂper details for a sophisÂtiÂcatÂed ambiance. The cenÂter conÂsole, now revamped with conÂtrols for the dual-zone cliÂmate, comÂpleÂments the high-tech feel. Rear pasÂsenÂgers are treatÂed to new USB C‑Type chargÂing points, ensurÂing seamÂless conÂnecÂtivÂiÂty. While the overÂall layÂout remains familÂiar, these changes eleÂvate the inteÂriÂor to a new levÂel of eleÂgance.
Cutting-Edge Features and Safety
Hyundai has left no stone unturned in eleÂvatÂing the CreÂta’s feaÂtures and safeÂty aspects. The tech suite not only includes the impresÂsive 10.25-inch digÂiÂtal disÂplay but also introÂduces supÂport for 12 IndiÂan lanÂguages. A star addiÂtion is the 360-degree camÂera, proÂvidÂing an immerÂsive view of your surÂroundÂings. SafeÂty takes cenÂter stage with all variÂants equipped with six airbags as stanÂdard. HighÂer-spec modÂels steal the show with Advanced DriÂver AssisÂtance SysÂtems (ADAS), leverÂagÂing radar and camÂera techÂnolÂoÂgy for 19 funcÂtions, includÂing auto emerÂgency brakÂing and adapÂtive cruise conÂtrol. The packÂage also includes an onboard air puriÂfiÂer, a two-step adjustable rear seat backÂrest, rear seat headÂrest pilÂlows, and sunÂshades. For those tech enthuÂsiÂasts, conÂnectÂed car techÂnolÂoÂgy seamÂlessÂly inteÂgrates into highÂer trims, allowÂing for conÂveÂnient conÂtrol via smartÂphones.
Dynamic Powertrain Options
Under the hood, the 2024 CreÂta mainÂtains conÂtiÂnuÂity by offerÂing the trustÂed 1.5‑litre petrol and diesel powÂerÂplants. The natÂuÂralÂly aspiÂratÂed petrol engine, delivÂerÂing 115PS of powÂer and 144 Nm of torque, proÂvides the zest, availÂable with a 6‑speed manÂuÂal or a CVT autoÂmatÂic gearÂbox. The diesel powÂerÂhouse churns out 116PS of powÂer and 250 Nm of torque, paired with either a 6‑speed manÂuÂal or a 6‑speed autoÂmatÂic transÂmisÂsion. HowÂevÂer, the real showÂstopÂper is the introÂducÂtion of a new 1.5‑litre turÂbo-petrol engine, replacÂing the preÂviÂous unit. This powÂerÂhouse, excluÂsiveÂly matÂed to a 7‑speed DCT autoÂmatÂic transÂmisÂsion, unleashÂes 160PS of maxÂiÂmum powÂer and 253Nm of peak torque for an exhilÂaÂratÂing driÂving expeÂriÂence.
Pricing Excellence and Fierce Competition
With sevÂen variants—E, EX, S, S(O), SX, SX Tech, and SX (O)—Hyundai strateÂgiÂcalÂly posiÂtions the CreÂta facelift, covÂerÂing a specÂtrum of prefÂerÂences. While introÂducÂtoÂry prices see a slight uptick, the comÂpreÂhenÂsive upgrades more than jusÂtiÂfy the increase. StartÂing at Rs 11 lakh for the base E trim, prices ascend to Rs 20 lakh for the top-tier SX (O) trim in Diesel/AT and turÂbo-petrol/DÂCT powÂerÂtrain conÂfigÂuÂraÂtions. PosiÂtioned at the heart of the midÂsize SUV brackÂet, the refreshed CreÂta enters a fierce comÂpeÂtiÂtion areÂna, takÂing on rivals such as the CitÂroen C3 AirÂcross, Kia SelÂtos, MaruÂti Grand Vitara, ToyÂota Urban CruisÂer HyryÂder, HonÂda EleÂvate, SkoÂda Kushaq, MG Astor, and the VolkÂswaÂgen TaiÂgun.
VariÂant |
Prices |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — E |
â‚ą 10 99 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — EX |
â‚ą 12 17 700 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — S |
â‚ą 13 39 200 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — S(O) |
â‚ą 14 32 400 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — SX |
â‚ą 15 26 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — SX DT |
â‚ą 15 41 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol IVT — S(O) |
â‚ą 15 82 400 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — SX Tech |
â‚ą 15 94 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — SX Tech DT |
â‚ą 16 09 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — SX(O) |
â‚ą 17 23 800 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — SX (O) DT |
â‚ą 17 38 800 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol IVT — SX Tech |
â‚ą 17 44 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol IVT — SX Tech DT |
â‚ą 17 59 900 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol IVT — SX(O) |
â‚ą 18 69 800 |
1.5 l MPi Petrol IVT — SX (O) DT |
â‚ą 18 84 800 |
1.5 l TurÂbo GDi Petrol 7‑Speed DCT — SX(O) |
â‚ą 19 99 900 |
1.5 l TurÂbo GDi Petrol 7‑Speed DCT — SX (O) DT |
â‚ą 20 14 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL E |
â‚ą 12 44 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL EX |
â‚ą 13 67 700 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL S |
â‚ą 14 89 200 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL S(O) |
â‚ą 15 82 400 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed AutoÂmatÂic — DSL S(O) |
â‚ą 17 32 400 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL SX Tech |
â‚ą 17 44 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL SX Tech DT |
â‚ą 17 59 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL SX(O) |
â‚ą 18 73 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed ManÂuÂal — DSL SX(O) DT |
â‚ą 18 88 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed AutoÂmatÂic — DSL SX(O) |
â‚ą 19 99 900 |
1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel 6‑Speed AutoÂmatÂic — DSL SX(O) DT |
â‚ą 20 14 900 |
In conÂcluÂsion, Hyundai’s 2024 CreÂta facelift is not just a vehiÂcle; it’s a showÂstopÂper. With its revamped design, enhanced feaÂtures, and a diverse range of powÂerÂtrain options, the CreÂta solidÂiÂfies its posiÂtion as a forÂmiÂdaÂble conÂtender in the highÂly comÂpetÂiÂtive comÂpact SUV segÂment. BuckÂle up for an exhilÂaÂratÂing jourÂney ahead!