The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift is set to go on sale in India tomorrow, on January 16th. Despite being a mid-life update, the SUV receives significant cosmetic changes, feature upgrades, and introduces a new turbo-petrol engine. Hyundai has confirmed that the new Creta will be equipped with a 1.5L, 4-cylinder turbo gasoline motor sourced from the Verna sedan, delivering a claimed power of 160PS and 253Nm of torque.
Additionally, the existing 115bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol and turbo diesel engines from the pre-facelift version are also retained. Multiple gearbox options are available, including a 6-speed manual, an iVT, a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
The safety features of the Creta receive a significant upgrade with the addition of the Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite. The standard safety kit includes electronic stability control, six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, and more. Read: 2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Vs Old Creta
The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift offers advanced features such as a surround view monitor, blind-spot view monitor, dual-zone automatic temperature control with a voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, front-row ventilated seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat, a 10.25-inch multi-display digital cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with built-in navigation and smartphone connectivity, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a first-in-HMI on-board music streaming option, and several other amenities.
The design of the new Hyundai Creta facelift follows the brand’s latest design language and shares some design elements with the new Santa Fe and Exter models. The front fascia features a revised rectangular-shaped grille, squared-out LED headlamps, a tweaked bumper with a wider air dam, and a sporty skid plate. The side profile, except for the newly designed alloy wheels, remains unchanged. The rear section is refreshed with a redesigned bumper, tailgate, and LED taillamps connected via a light bar.
The pricing of the Creta’s pre-facelift version ranged from Rs 10.87 lakh to Rs 19.20 lakh (all, ex-showroom). The entry-level variant of the facelifted version is expected to be priced around Rs 11 lakh, and with the addition of the ADAS tech, the higher variant might cost around Rs 19.50 lakh or slightly higher.
