Hyundai Creta 2018 Launched At Rs 9.43 lakh

The 2018 Creta gets several new features, including a sunroof. And although the prices of mid-spec variants have dropped, the top-spec Creta has become dearer

The 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift goes on sale in the country three years after the introduction of the pre-facelift model in July 2015. The base E petrol variant of the updated Creta is priced at Rs 9.43 lakh, while the range-topping diesel variant retails at Rs 15.03 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Price Analysis

The prices of the mid-spec variants of the Creta have gone down, while range-topping variants have become dearer due to the addition of several new features. The 2018 Creta comes in a total of five variants as opposed to the seven variants that were available with the pre-facelift model. Yes, Hyundai has given the S+ and SX+ variants a miss this time around.

• Hyundai has increased the base price (E variant) of the petrol-powered Creta variant by Rs 14,000, while the E+ is offered at the same price as before

• The old SX+ variant is now known as the SX and is priced lower than before

• The petrol dual-tone version, which is available in select colours, sees a marginal hike of Rs 3,000

• The automatic variant is now dearer by Rs 40,000. It gets several new features like an electric sunroof, cruise control, a new 7-inch infotainment system, Hyundai telematic services, Isofix child seat anchors, and daytime running LEDs (DRLs)

• Hyundai is offering a fully-loaded SX (O) variant with the petrol-powered version of the Creta for the first time. At Rs 13.59 lakh, it is now the most expensive variant in the Creta’s petrol lineup

• Hyundai has discontinued the previous S+ variant and it is now known as the S variant

• While the base price (E variant) of the Creta 1.4-litre diesel has remained unchanged at Rs 9.99 lakh, the top-spec S variant is now more affordable by around Rs 54,000

• The base automatic variant (S AT) of the Creta facelift powered by the 1.6-litre diesel engine is now Rs 50,000 lesser than before

• The base manual variant (previously known as SX+ and now called SX) is priced around Rs 25,000 less than before, while its dual-tone version is now more affordable by Rs 13,000

• Surprisingly, the price hike associated with the 1.6-litre diesel automatic is less when compared to the equivalent petrol variant as the SX diesel automatic attracts a hike of Rs 24,000 when compared to Rs 40,000 in the case of the petrol-powered SUV. The major new addition in both variants is the electric sunroof  

• The top-spec SX (O) variant of the Creta now attracts a premium of around Rs 51,000 over the outgoing version. That’s because of the new features it has received such as a 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat, electric sunroof, smart key band, cruise control, wireless charging and auto dimming IRVM (inside rearview mirror)

Check out what each variant of the Creta facelift packs here: Hyundai Creta Facelift Variant And Features

Aesthetic changes

The 2018 Hyundai Creta features a revised front fascia featuring a new grille, which is now placed closer to the headlamps. The restyled bumper comes with daytime running LEDs around the fog lamp housing. The headlamp silhouette remains the same but the internal layout is new. Like before, it continues to feature halogen projector headlamps. The Creta facelift is available in seven colours: Polar White, Sleek Silver, Stardust, Fiery Red, Phantom Black along with Marina Blue and Passion Orange, which have been introduced with the facelift. These new shades are also available with the Elite i20 facelift.

At the side, it's just the newly-designed 17-inch machine-finished alloy wheels that are different compared to the pre-facelift model. There is a new dual-tone bumper at the rear and tail lamps get new graphics. Sadly, Hyundai has decided not to offer LED elements in the tail lamps that are otherwise available in the China-spec model. The dual-tone black-beige cabin has also been retained. Creta variants with dual-tone exterior paintjob are available with an all-black cabin with orange highlights as before.

Must read: Hyundai Creta 2018 vs pre-facelift Creta

Vitals

There are no mechanical changes, so the Creta facelift continues to be powered by the same 1.6-litre and 1.4-litre diesel engine along with the 1.6-litre petrol motor. While all the engines are available with a manual transmission, the 1.6-litre engines are available with a 6-speed automatic transmission as well.

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