New Delhi: Hyundai India is all set to launch the Creta facelift on January 16, 2024, which will be a major upgrade over the current model of the popular SUV. The Creta facelift will feature a new design, advanced safety and convenience features, and a new engine option. The Creta facelift will compete with the likes of Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder in the Indian market.
New Design
The Creta facelift will sport a distinctive design that will differentiate it from the Creta facelift sold in other markets. The Creta facelift will follow the design language of Hyundai’s flagship SUV models, such as the Palisade and the Santa Fe. The Creta facelift will have a new hexagonal grille with chrome accents, sleek LED headlamps with DRLs, revised front and rear bumpers with skid plates, new LED tail lamps, roof rails, and a rear spoiler. The Creta facelift will also get new alloy wheels in different sizes and designs, depending on the variant.
New Interior
The Creta facelift will have a revamped interior that will offer more comfort, space, and technology. The Creta facelift will have new upholstery options, such as leather, fabric, or a combination of both. The Creta facelift will also have a redesigned dashboard and centre console, with a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that will support Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, BlueLink, and wireless charging. The Creta facelift will also have a new fully digital instrument cluster that will display various information, such as speed, fuel level, trip meter, navigation, and ADAS alerts. The Creta facelift will also have a 360-degree camera system that will provide a bird’s eye view of the surroundings, making parking and maneuvering easier.
New Features
The Creta facelift will come with Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), which will enhance the safety and convenience of the driver and the passengers. The Creta facelift will have features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver attention monitor. The Creta facelift will also have features such as a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a Bose sound system, and a smart key with push-button start.
New Engine
The Creta facelift will retain the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engine options as the current model, which produces 115 PS and 250 Nm of torque, respectively. However, the Creta facelift will also introduce a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, which will deliver 150 PS and 280 Nm of torque. The new engine will be paired with either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The other gearbox options will include a six-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT), a six-speed automatic torque converter, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Creta facelift will also have different drive modes, such as Eco, Normal, and Sport, and traction modes, such as Snow, Mud, and Sand, to suit different road conditions.
