AUTOCAR INDIA EXCLUSIVE
Hyundai is gearing up for the launch of one of the most significant models in its line-up, the all-new Creta, on March 17. As we inch closer to the big day, more and more details about the second-gen model keep seeing the light of day. And now, we’ve got our hands on the complete variant-wise features list of the upcoming SUV. So, read on to know what each trim level will have to offer.
In true Hyundai fashion, the 2020 Creta will be loaded to the gills with equipment. While the current-gen SUV has started to show its age, the new Creta will take the story forward in an attempt to get back to the number one position in the midsize SUV segment – a title which it has recently lost to the Kia Seltos.
The soon-to-be-launched Hyundai Creta will be available in five trim levels – E, EX, S, SX and SX(O) – and five powertrain options, adding up to 14 variants in total. Here is a complete break-up of the trim-wise features that can be expected.
E (1.5 diesel 6MT)
- Dual airbags
- ABS, EBD
- Rear parking sensors
- High speed alert system
- Front occupant seatbelt reminder
- Speed-sensing door locks
- Impact-sensing auto door unlock
- Projector headlamp
- Dual-tone bumper
- Black radiator grille
- Front and rear skid plate
- LED tail-lamps
- Body coloured rear spoiler
- Silver side sill garnish
- Silver B- and C-pillar garnish
- 3.5-inch mono TFT multi-info display
- Grey and black interior colour scheme
- D-cut (flat-bottom) steering wheel
- Tilt-adjustable steering
- 12V power outlet
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Cooled glove box
- Manual air conditioner with ‘Eco coating’
- Rear air conditioner vents
- Central locking
- Remote locking
- All-round power windows
- Power adjustable wing mirrors
- Lane change indicator
- Gear-shift indicator (MT only)
EX (1.5 petrol 6MT, 1.5 diesel 6MT)
- Shark-fin antenna
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with AM/FM, Bluetooth, i-Blue audio remote app, front USB charger
- Smartphone connectivity, voice recognition
- Arkamys sound system, 4 speakers, 2 tweeters
- Steering mounted audio and calling controls
S (1.5 petrol 6MT, 1.5 diesel 6MT)
- 16-inch styled steel wheels
- Front fog lamps
- Silver roof rails
- Glossy chrome front grille
- Full cloth seat fabric
- Metal finish on inside door handles
- Leather wrapped gear knob (MT only)
- Rear USB charger
- Rear parking camera
- Driver rear view monitor
- Automatic climate control
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Rear wiper with washer
- Auto light control
- Rear side-window manual curtains
SX (1.5 petrol 6MT and IVT, 1.5 diesel 6MT and 6AT, 1.4 turbo-petrol 7DCT)
- 17-inch clean-silver alloy wheels
- ESC, VSM, HAC
- Rear disc brakes
- Chrome outside door handles
- Puddle lamps
- LED DRLs
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ambient lighting
- Rear armrest with cup holder
- Adjustable rear-seat headrests
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Panoramic sunroof
- LED map and reading lamps
- Wireless charger
- Electric folding wing mirrors
- One-touch-down driver-side window
- 60:40 split rear seats
- Reclining rear backrest
SX(O) (1.5 petrol IVT, 1.5 diesel 6MT and 6AT, 1.4 turbo-petrol 7DCT)
- 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Six airbags
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster
- 8-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Remote engine start-stop
- Front ventilated seats
- Powered driver’s seat
- Electric parking brake with auto hold function
In addition to an extensive features list, prospective customers will get to choose from a palette of as many as 10 body paint shades, including Mulberry Red, Galaxy Blue, Typhoon Silver, Titan Grey, Deep Forest, Phantom Black, Polar White and Lava Orange, with the last two also getting the option of a contrast black roof.
In terms of powertrains, Creta’s line-up will closely mirror that of the Kia Seltos’. As such, it will get a 115hp/144Nm, 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a CVT (or IVT, as Hyundai puts it) automatic transmission; a 115hp/250Nm, 1.5-litre diesel motor paired to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter auto gearbox; and a 140hp/242Nm, 1.4-litre turbo-petrol mill with a sole 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. Curiously, Hyundai has decided to omit a manual offering for the turbo-petrol, something that is available on the Seltos.
As we have previously reported, the petrol and diesel-manual variants will post official mileage figures of 16.8kpl and 21.4kpl, respectively, while the turbo-petrol will have a fuel economy of 16.8kpl. To know how these figures match up to those of the Seltos, click here.
With a head-turning design, contemporary interiors, extensive features and a wide range of powertrains, the new Creta will duke it out with the Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Tata Harrier, Renault Captur, Renault Duster and the Nissan Kicks in a hotly contested space. Expect prices for the upcoming Hyundai to be in the Rs 10-16 lakh range (estimated, ex-showroom).
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