Hyundai India is gearing up for the launch of the Creta facelift in the country tomorrow, January 16, 2024. The facelifted model will be available in seven variants: E, EX, S, S(O), SX, SX Tech, and SX(O). Interested customers can secure their booking for the upcoming SUV by paying a token amount of Rs. 25,000, with an expected waiting period of up to 18 weeks.
Exterior Updates
The refreshed Creta boasts a redesigned front and rear profile. At the front, it features a full-width DRL (Daytime Running Light) with a large grille, split LED headlamps, a new bumper, and a silver faux skid plate. The rear sports a connecting LED tail lights setup, a tweaked rear bumper, shark-fin antenna, rear wiper with a washer, and a high-mounted stop lamp. The facelift introduces a new exterior paint option, Robust Emerald Pearl, along with existing colors such as Fiery Red, Ranger Khaki, Abyss Black, Atlas White, Titan Grey, and Atlas White with a black roof.
Interior Upgrades
Inside the cabin, the Creta facelift receives a thoroughly revamped design, featuring a redesigned dashboard and center console layout. Notable features include a twin 10.25-inch display setup for infotainment and the instrument cluster, a multi-spoke steering wheel, a new aircon panel with revised vents, updated seat upholstery, a 360-degree surround camera, and a Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite.
Powertrain Options
The Creta facelift will offer three powertrains: a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual, six-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission), automatic torque converter, CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), and a seven-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) gearbox.
Upon its launch, the Hyundai Creta facelift will continue to compete with rivals in the mid-size SUV segment, including the Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the Honda Elevate.