Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announces the achievement of the 1 lakh booking milestone for the new Hyundai Creta. The mid-cycle facelift of the popular SUV has seen great demand, with an average of 1,111 orders being registered every day since the commencement of bookings 3 months ago.
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2024 Hyundai Creta – Specs & Safety
While the second-gen Hyundai Creta was available with a 1.4-litre Turbo-petrol option, the facelif gets a best-in-segment 1.5-litre Turbo-petrol mill. This is in addition to the 1.5-litre petrol and diesel units that have been carried over from the pre-facelift model. The new turbo-petrol options, also available on the Verna, belts out a neat 160 PS/253 Nm. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre NA petrol and diesel mills offer 115 PS / 144 Nm and 115 PS / 250 Nm. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual, IVT (CVT automatic), or a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission.
| Specs | Hyundai Creta |
| Engine | 1.5L (P), 1.5L (Turbo Petrol), 1.5L (Diesel) |
| Power | 115 PS / 160 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT, CVT, 7DCT |
Based on a strengthened monocoque, the latest Hyundai Creta benefits from reinforcements in key areas such as the crash members, floor, side sill, and crash pad. Furthermore, the SUV offers 36 standard safety features, including:
- 6 Airbags
- 3-point seat belts for all occupants
- Disc Brakes at front and rear
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Highline
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Emergency Stop Signal
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioner with Driver Anchor Pretensioner
Other highlights of the safety suite include:
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Front Parking Sensors
- Blind-Spot Monitoring System
- Electric Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold
- Level-2 ADAS
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Upcoming Hyundai SUVs in India 2024
Hyundai Motor India will likely launch 2 new SUVs in the ongoing fiscal. These include a new version of the Alcazar. The facelift for the Creta-based 7-seater model will likely carry all the updates seen on the donor model. Also, the carmaker will even launch an electric version of the Creta. The e-Creta will share its mechanicals with the Kona Electric, and will become the carmaker’s most affordable EV yet.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “The response to the recently launched new Hyundai CRETA has also been overwhelming with over 1 lakh bookings in a span of just 3 months since the launch in January’24. It is interesting to note that sunroof and connected car variants are contributing 71% and 52% respectively to the overall bookings, a testimony to the changing aspirations of young Indian customers. With new Hyundai CRETA, we have continued our pursuit of introducing exceptional products for the Indian market while strengthening Hyundai Motor India’s commitment towards ‘Make in India’. Brand CRETA has always created new benchmarks and now with the new Hyundai CRETA we have challenged the status quo by having a female brand ambassador for an SUV in India, a first in the industry. We sincerely thank all our customers for their love and trust in the new Hyundai CRETA and we are confident that we shall continue to establish new milestones and benchmarks in the industry.”
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