Key Highlights
- Since its launch in January, the Hyundai Creta facelift has sold over 1 lakh units.
- Along with its Kia sibling, Seltos, Hyundai Creta is the only midsize SUV in India to be offered in a diesel powertrain.
- Prices for the Creta start at Rs 11 lakh.
Hyundai Motor India has announced that the new Creta facelift has crossed the 1 lakh sales landmark. The SUV was launched in India on January 16, 2024. It took Hyundai Creta just 6 months to accomplish this feat. Hyundai sells an average of 16,000 Creta SUVs per month.
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Hyundai Creta facelift: Carrying the legacy forward
Since its launch in India, Hyundai Creta has amassed over 10 lakh cumulative sales. The SUV was introduced in the Indian market back in 2015. The Creta operates in the highly competitive midsize SUV market. It is also the most successful midsize SUV in India, outselling the likes of Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota HyRyder, Kia Seltos, and more.
Hyundai Creta’s comprehensive safety features are the primary driver of its success in India. The facelifted model of the SUV packs 6 airbags, 3 point seat belts for all seats, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Emergency Stop Signal, Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Highline, and more as standard features.
Also on offer is a Level 2 ADAS package with features like Forward Collison Warning & Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Blind Spot Collison Warning & Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Driver Attention Warning, and more.
The Hyundai Creta facelift is available in three powertrain options – a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The petrol and diesel engines produce a maximum power output of 115hp. Meanwhile, the turbo petrol engine puts out 160hp. All three engines can be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed DCT.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “We are thrilled with the remarkable achievement of the new Hyundai CRETA 2024. Our SUV has achieved another milestone of one lakh sales, reaffirming its strong fan following in its segment. We are confident that the Hyundai CRETA will continue to set new benchmarks in the Indian automobile industry and delight customers.”
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Conclusion
Prices for the Hyundai Creta facelift in India start at Rs 11 lakh and go up to Rs 20.15 lakh for the top-spec variant. An all-electric version of the Creta is the next big thing on the cards for Hyundai. The ICE version rivals the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, Citroen C3 Aircross, and Skoda Kushaq in India.
