In this post, we shall discuss the variants of the new Hyundai Creta which offer a panoramic sunroof. Sunroof is a convenience feature which is extremely popular among Indian buyers. Note that the Creta even offered a large panoramic sunroof with the pre-facelift version. In fact, its cousin, the Kia Seltos had a smaller sunroof in the last-gen model. Now, even it offers a similar sunroof to the Creta. Apart from that, the Maruti Grand Vitara and MG Astor also offer panoramic sunroof. The competition is stiff in this mid-size SUV segment in our market. Therefore, the Korean giant offers all sorts of modern tech, connectivity and convenience amenities to pull in new buyers.
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New Hyundai Creta Variants with Sunroof
In the variant lineup of the new Creta, the panoramic sunroof is being offered from S(O) trims onwards. Essentially, the buyers have the option of a sunroof from mid-level trims. Here is the list of trims along with their prices:
| Variant | Price |
| S(O) | Rs 14.32 lakh |
| SX | Rs 15.27 lakh |
| SX Tech | Rs 15.95 lakh |
| SX(O) | Rs 17.24 lakh |
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Voice-Enabled Sunroof
Hyundai is the second-largest carmaker in the country. It understands the sentiments of customers across various geographical locations within India. Therefore, it offers the option of Hinglish voice commands. This ensures that most parts of the country is able to dictate the electronics of the car to their desires. For instance, we recently reviewed the new Creta. In our video clip, we have shown how convenient it is to use Hinglish voice commands. We said, ‘Sunroof Kholo’ and the panoramic sunroof of the Creta was opened. Similarly, in order to close it shut, we said, ‘Sunroof band kardo’. The system was able to detect that we asked it to close the sunroof. This makes the lives of the owners much easier as most in-car functions are operated just by voice commands.
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Pros and Cons of Sunroof in Cars
Since sunroof is such a common and desirable feature in modern cars, we would like to highlight the pros and cons of it. Here are some pros:
- Maintaining natural ventilation inside the car is convenient without excessive concern about incoming dust, in contrast to the windows being opened, allowing more dust particles to enter the cabin.
- When navigating through mountainous terrain at a leisurely pace, you have the option to open the sunroof and relish a 360-degree view of the surroundings.
- The exterior aesthetic of a car is elevated with the addition of a panoramic sunroof.
- Sitting inside the car doesn’t induce a claustrophobic feeling when the sky and surroundings are clearly visible.
- In winter, you can enjoy the sunlight by opening the sunroof, provided the outside weather is not too cold.
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On the flip side, there could be some issues with the sunroof as well. These include:
- The substantial additional weight on the top increases the car’s centre of gravity, inevitably having a negative impact on its driving dynamics. Cars generally perform better with a lower centre of gravity.
- Standing outside the sunroof during hard braking by the driver could lead to a potentially fatal situation.
- The primary concern associated with equipping your car with a panoramic sunroof is the safety aspect.
- Hanging out of the sunroof while the car is in motion is never safe and is strongly discouraged, regardless of the driving speed.
- The inclusion of a substantial panoramic glass roof contributes significant additional weight, potentially affecting the fuel economy of the vehicle.
- Opting for a model with a panoramic sunroof can frequently result in higher costs.
- During the rainy season, a potential issue of leakage may arise. Continued use of the sunroof might lead to leaks from various parts of the roof.
- The cost of repairing a panoramic sunroof is notably high.
- Standing out of the sunroof of a moving car is illegal as per Motor Vehicle laws.
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Specs
Creta offers a diverse range of powertrain options, including a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a newly introduced 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine derived from the latest Verna model. These engines showcase varying power and torque outputs: 115 PS / 144 Nm, 115 PS / 250 Nm, and 160 PS / 253 Nm, respectively. Depending on the chosen variant, buyers have the option of a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, IVT (CVT automatic), or a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. The ARAI mileage ratings are 17.4 km/l for the petrol manual, 21.8 km/l for the diesel manual, and 18.4 km/l for the turbo petrol DCT. The prices range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh, ex-showroom. These are the variants of the new Hyundai Creta which offer panoramic sunroof.
| Specs | Hyundai Creta |
| Engine | 1.5L (P) / 1.5L (Turbo Petrol) / 1.5L (D) |
| Power | 115 PS / 160 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT, CVT, 6AT, 7DCT |
| Mileage | 17.4 kmpl – 21.8 kmpl |
