Hyundai Creta 2024 Facelift: Elevating Style and Safety Features
Even though the latest release is a facelift and not a full model change, Hyundai has significantly enhanced both the exterior and interior of the Creta 2024. Notably, safety features have seen a considerable upgrade.
Exterior Enhancements:
- A completely redesigned front showcases a new parametric black grille paired with quad-beam LED headlamps.
- Notable additions include LED horizon positioning lamps with connected LED DRLs, connected LED horizon tail-lamps at the rear, a spoiler with an integrated LED stop lamp, and a revamped tailgate.
- Fresh aesthetics are complemented by new 17-inch alloy wheels.
Interior Transformation:
- The cabin has undergone a comprehensive revamp, creating a more premium feel.
- The new dashboard, featuring a white-colored finish, adds a touch of sophistication.
- Highlights include an integrated infotainment system (10.25-inch) and a digital cluster (10.25-inch), contributing to a driver-focused experience.
Loaded with Features:
- Continuing its feature-rich legacy, the Creta 2024 boasts new leatherette seats, leatherette door armrest covering, a leatherette flat-bottom steering wheel, leatherette-wrapped gear shifter, ambient lighting, front ventilated seats, an eight-way power driver seat, a surround view monitor, a blind spot view monitor, dual-zone automatic temperature control, a Bose premium sound system with eight speakers, and a panoramic sunroof.
Advanced Safety Features:
- Building on last year’s commitment, the Creta facelift includes over 70 safety features.
- Standard safety features comprise six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, and electronic stability control.
- Top-spec variants offer Level 2 ADAS (Hyundai SmartSense) with 19 features, contributing to advanced safety.
Powertrain Options:
- Retaining the 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine and the 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine.
- Introducing the new 1.5-litre Kappa Turbo GDi petrol engine, offering 160PS and 253Nm.
Transmission Choices:
- Varied transmission options include 6-speed MT and IVT automatic with the 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine, 7-speed DCT automatic with the 1.5-litre Kappa Turbo GDi petrol engine, and 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT with the 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine.
Trim Variety:
- Available in seven trims: E, EX, S, S(O), SX, SX Tech, and SX(O), offering a total of 28 different trim, engine, and transmission combinations.
Pricing and Availability:
- The Creta 2024 facelift is competitively priced, starting from Rs 11 lakh for the entry-level E petrol-manual variant and reaching up to Rs 20 lakh for the top-spec SX(O) diesel-automatic trim. The model is available in 19 variants, catering to diverse preferences.