Hyundai Creta

About Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta is one of the popular mid-size SUVs in India. The futuristic exterior design, expansive list of features and superior build quality make it an excellent package for the price it demands. The unique front-end design, well-proportioned exterior, and premium interior make it a worthy choice if you are looking for an SUV. The latest iteration of the Venue looks modern, sleek, and futuristic.

The Hyundai Creta is available with three engine options: a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and automatic, a 6-speed IVT and a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The SUV also gets a plethora of creature comfort features and all the necessary safety equipment. Overall, the Creta is a well-rounded package with a combination of styling, performance, and technology.

Hyundai Creta: Quick Review

The following sections will give you an insight into the exterior, interior, features, performance and safety of the Hyundai Creta.

Exterior Design

The Creta’s exterior design can be defined as aggressive, bold, and futuristic. The front fascia features the signature Hyundai hexagonal grille with chrome surround, a split lighting arrangement with LED DRLs on top, headlamps in the middle, fog lamps/indicators in the bottom, and a faux skid plate. The front end is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of design. However, it makes the SUV look futuristic.

The side profile of the SUV looks more sedated than the front end. It features blacked-out pillars, flared wheel arches, alloy wheels, body cladding, roof rails, a sloping roofline and a subtle shoulder line on the doors. The side profile looks less dramatic compared to the front and rear of the SUV.

Looking at the Creta from the rear, one might think Hyundai has gone overboard with the design. Too many things are happening in the rear fascia, including creases, bulges and uniquely designed tail lamps. The result of it is that the rear end looks too cluttered with unnecessary creases and bulges, which may look like an immature design for a mid-size SUV.

The bulged-out boot lid renders it a muscular look, and the skid plate gives it a rugged touch. There’s also a black strip that connects the tail light cluster, which looks distinct. Overall, the Creta looks sharp, aggressive and modern and will surely attract attention whenever you are on the road.

Interior and Features

The interior of the Hyundai Creta is mature and does not hit you in the face. It features a more conventional design, and it comes with an option of an all-black or dual-tone theme, depending on the engine choice. The dashboard features a V-shape centre console that flows seamlessly with all the controls laid out neatly without any clutter. The chrome accents on the steering wheel and around the AC vents add to the look. Overall, Creta’s interior looks quite the opposite of its exterior.

The front seats are designed well with adequate cushioning. The front driver seat gets an 8-way electric adjustment. The same story continues with the rear seat. It offers good headroom, shoulder room and knee room. The seat is wide enough to accommodate three people, and the panoramic sunroof makes the cabin airy. It doesn’t feel claustrophobic sitting at the rear. The bench seat also gets a centre armrest.

The SUV also gets a ton of storage space inside the cabin. There are cup holders, a glovebox and door pockets. The boot space stands at 433 litres, and the 60:40 split rear seat makes for more storage space.

The Creta is a feature-loaded SUV. The top-spec variants come with features such as a 10.25-inch infotainment display, a large TFT display for the instrument cluster, LED headlights, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, an air purifier, paddle shifters (automatic variants), automatic headlights, connected car features, etc.

Engine Performance

The Hyundai Creta is available with two petrol and a diesel engine option. The petrol engines in question are a 1.5-litre and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine. You can also opt for the 1.5-litre diesel engine.

• The naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 113.4 bhp and 143.8 Nm of torque. 

• The turbo-petrol engine pumps out 138 bhp and 242 Nm of torque. 

• The diesel engine is good for 113.4 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. 

The turbocharged engine is coupled to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, and the 1.5-litre petrol engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual or an IVT gearbox. The diesel engine comes with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission.

The SUV also gets three driving modes: Sport, Normal and Eco. The turbo-petrol variant offers punchy performance and suits well for spirited driving. The naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines provide adequate performance if you are into relaxed driving.

The petrol variants deliver a mileage of 16.8 kmpl, and the diesel models return a fuel economy of 21.4 kmpl (manual)/18 kmpl (automatic). Note that the mileage figures are as of the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) rating.

Safety

The standard safety features of the Creta include six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), ESC (Electronic Stability Control), hill-start assist, Vehicle Stability Management, disc brakes on all four wheels, etc. The top-spec variants include features such as a rear parking camera, front fog lamps, automatic headlamps, etc.

Pros and Cons of Hyundai Creta

Pros

• A long list of features; even the base variant gets a lot of features.

• Multiple engine and gearbox options to choose from.

• Comfortable rear seat with a host of creature comfort features.

• Offers a plush ride with a silent cabin.

• Comes with connected car features.

Cons

• The exterior design seems to be overdone, and not everyone may like it.

• Automatic gearbox options are available only with top-spec variants.

• Misses out on features like a 360-degree camera and front parking sensors.