Hyundai has launched its much-awaited SUV, the Creta, starting from Rs 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It will compete with the likes of the Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and the upcoming Maruti S-Cross.
The Creta is available in a choice of three engines — a 1.6-litre petrol, a 1.4 or a 1.6-litre diesel from the Verna. A six-speed manual gearbox will be standard across all variants, with only the 1.6 diesel SX+ variant getting the option of a six-speed automatic — a first in this segment. There is no petrol automatic or four-wheel drive version on offer for now.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the Hyundai Creta with a 1.4 diesel engine has an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 21.38 kpl; the highest among the three. The 1.6 diesel manual returns 19.67 kpl, the diesel automatic has a claimed fuel efficiency of 17.01kpl and the 1.6 petrol engine returns 15.29 kmpl.
The Creta will be available in six trim levels — Base, S, S+, SX, SX+ and the top-spec SX (O).
The Base variant gets standard features like rear AC vents, remote locking, a 12V power outlet, a 4-speaker audio system and ABS. Meanwhile, the feature-loaded SX(O) variant comes with premium features like six airbags, leather upholstery, keyless entry and go, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) are as follows:
Hyundai Creta petrol
1.6 Base: Rs 8.59 lakh
1.6 S: Rs 9.57 lakh
1.6 SX+: Rs 11.19 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.4 diesel
1.4 Base: Rs 9.46 lakh
1.4 S: Rs 10.42 lakh
1.4 S+: Rs 11.45 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel
1.6 SX: Rs 11.59 lakh
1.6 SX+: Rs 12.68 lakh
1.6 SX (O): Rs 13.60 lakh
Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel automatic
1.6 SX+ Auto: Rs 13.57 lakh
Here are the prices of the Hyundai Creta as compared to its rivals:
| Hyundai Creta petrol vs rivals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | Renault Duster | Nissan Terrano | Ford EcoSport |
| 1.6 Base - Rs 8.59 lakh | RxE - Rs 8.36 lakh | XL - Rs 10.15 lakh | 1.5 Ambiente - Rs 6.75 lakh |
| 1.6 S - Rs 9.57 lakh | RxL - Rs 9.70 lakh | --- | 1.5 Trend - Rs 7.71 lakh |
| 1.6 SX+ - Rs 11.19 lakh | --- | --- | 1.5 Titanium - Rs 8.70 lakh |
| --- | --- | --- | 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium - Rs 9.14 lakh |
| --- | --- | --- | 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium (O) - Rs 9.70 lakh |
| Hyundai Creta 1.4 diesel vs rivals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | Renault Duster | Nissan Terrano | Ford EcoSport |
| 1.4 Base - Rs 9.47 lakh | 85PS RxE - Rs 9.12 lakh | XE - Rs 10.14 lakh | 1.5 Ambiente - Rs 7.89 lakh |
| 1.4 S - Rs 10.42 lakh | 85PS RxL - 10.16 lakh | XL - Rs 11.16 lakh | 1.5 Trend - Rs 8.16 lakh |
| 1.4 S+ - Rs 11.45 lakh | 85PS RxL plus - Rs 10.86 lakh | XL plus - Rs 11.45 lakh | 1.5 Titanium - Rs 9.60 lakh |
| --- | 85PS RxL (O) - Rs 11.46 lakh | --- | 1.5 titanium (O) - Rs 10.20 lakh |
| Hyundai Creta 1.6 diesel vs rivals | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | Renault Duster | Nissan Terrano | Mahindra XUV500 |
| 1.6 SX - Rs 11.60 lakh | 110PS RxL - Rs 11.17 lakh | 110 PS XL - Rs 11.64 lakh | W4 - Rs 11.29 lakh |
| 1.6 SX+ - Rs 12.68 lakh | 110PS RxZ plus - Rs 12.45 lakh | 110PS XV - Rs 12.16 lakh | W6 - Rs 12.57 lakh |
| 1.6 SX (O) - Rs 13.60 lakh | 110PS RxZ (O) - Rs 12.49 lakh | 110PS XV premium - Rs 12.92 lakh | W8 - Rs 14.31 lakh |
| --- | --- | --- | W10 - Rs 15.91 lakh |
| --- | 110PS RxL AWD - Rs 12.47 lakh | --- | W8 AWD - Rs 15.12 lakh |
| --- | 110PS RxZ AWD - Rs 13.63 lakh | --- | W10 AWD - Rs 16.20 lakh |
| Hyundai Creta AT vs rivals | |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta 1.6 Diesel | Ford Ecosport 1.5 petrol |
| SX+ AT - Rs 13.58 lakh | 1.5 Titanium AT - Rs 9.77 lakh |
All prices, ex-showroom, Delhi.
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