Charging infrastructure is what will be hit the hardest. We could see a boom in charging stations if the Creta EV does sell well, as there will be a lot of new EVs on the road to support.

Hyundai's definitely a smart move. Given the Creta name has a huge following, slapping an electric powertrain on it is a sure fire way to get noticed. And that 473 km range is no joke, it’s practical for city driving and road trips.

I am a current EV owner and can say these features do make a difference. But it’s not just about changing your planning, it’s also about changing your mindset. With the right tools, the Creta EV seems to help with that transition.

When driving in the city, the EV will feel way more responsive due to the instant torque. I also bet that it will be more fun to drive than the ICE version, especially for stop and go traffic.

I am positive that the familiar design is smart. Not everyone is looking for a spaceship looking car. That way, Hyundai can entice EV enthusiasts as well as regular Creta fans who wonder what it would be like to go electric.

The Hyundai Creta gets all the recent technologies being used in the automobile market but unfortunately, it does not have a cruise control function. The SUV comes with ABS, EBD, curtain and side airbags, with many more features on the list. It comes with projector headlamps, LED DRL's, smart key with push start button and a touchscreen AVN. it comes in a total of 10 variants, with 3 different engine options. The petrol motor comes with 121.4 BHP of power whereas the diesel motors produce 88.8 BHP and 126 BHP for 1.4 L and 1.6 L engines respectively. It has been priced from INR 8,59,000 to INR 13,60,000. The availability of automatic transmission has been limited to the SX+ variant of the diesel 1.6 L engine only.

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Yes, the Hyundai Creta gets all the engine options from the Verna sedan. The engine options available on the Creta are 1.6 Petrol, 1.4 Diesel and 1.6 Diesel. These 3 engine are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission in 9 different variants, whereas the 10th variant gets an automatic transmission(6-speed). The petrol motor is a 1591 cc, 4-cylinder motor producing 121.4 BHP @ 6300 rpm and 152.94 NM @ 4200 rpm. On the other hand the 1.4 diesel motor produces 88.8 BHP and 220 NM of torque. The best and the most powerful motor comes out to be the 1.6 L, 1582 cc diesel motor, producing 126 BHP and 265 NM of torque. This motor also gets an option of automatic transmission in the SX+ variant. The price range of the Creta starts at INR 8,59,000.

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