2020 Hyundai Creta Launched in India at Rs 9.99 Lakh; Comes in 5 Variants

The second-generation Creta gets three engine choices – two petrol and one diesel.

• Already, the new Creta has recorded more than 14,000 bookings.
• Both, exteriors as well as interiors of new Creta receive significant changes.

Hyundai has launched the new 2020 Creta SUV at an introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). Earlier showcased at the New Delhi Auto Expo held last month, the Hyundai SUV was scheduled to launch on March 17 but the event was preponed to a day earlier. It comes with five variants and three engine options. Bookings of the 2020 Creta are already underway from March 1 at an upfront cost of Rs 21,000. In 15 days, the 2020 Hyundai Creta has got over 14000 bookings in which 50 percent are for diesel variants.

2020 Hyundai Creta Prices

2020 Hyundai Creta Design

The design has taken a giant leap in the 2020 Hyundai Creta which now looks more futuristic. Inspired from its bigger Palisade SUV, the Creta gets a new 3D cascading grille flanked by LED headlamps with split LED daytime running lights. Flanked by the fog lamps, the new bumper looks solidly built.

The A and B pillars are blackened to give it a floating roof effect. Body cladding all around and skid plates add an off-road character to the vehicle. The 17-inch diamond-cut alloys look stunning.

The rear too gets plenty of elements to make it interesting. The same LED setup of the headlamp is repeated in the tail lights. A central stop lamp finds a place just below the rear windshield. Redesigned rear bumper, rear spoiler and shark fin antenna lend it an interesting appeal at the back.

2020 Hyundai Creta Colours

The new-gen Creta will be available in shades such as Polar White, Phantom Black, Typhoon Silver, Lava Orange, Deep Forest (Turbo Only), Titan Grey, Red Mulberry and Galaxy Blue. Moreover, there are two dual-tone colour options as well – Polar White with Phantom Black and Lava Orange with Phantom Black.

2020 Hyundai Creta Dimensions

*with roof rails

2020 Hyundai Creta Interior

The generation change is noticeable inside the 2020 Creta’s cabin. The dual-tone interior with a large 10.25-inch touchscreen instrument cluster on the dash catches your attention. Its’s a very clean and convenient layout. Multi-functioning flat-bottom steering and fully digital 7-inch instrument cluster look nice. The upholstery and other materials used inside feel premium. The fit & finish is excellent as is with every Hyundai. The five-seater SUV has adequate space for the front as well as rear passengers.

2020 Hyundai Creta Engine & Specifications

The newly launched 2020 Creta is offered with 1.4-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre petrol & diesel engines. All three engines comply with the upcoming BS6 emission norms. While both the 1.5-litre units get a 6-speed manual gearbox, the turbo petrol comes exclusively in 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. The 1.5 petrol and diesel also get CVT and torque converter options, respectively. The pick of the three is, of course, the turbo petrol motor which gets 140 PS of massive power. The fuel efficiency of all three is almost the same. However, the turbo engine is highly impressive as not only yields extraordinary power but also excellent mileage.

2020 Hyundai Creta Features

The standard features on offer in the new Hyundai Creta include projector headlamps, LED tail lamps, AC, 3.5-inch MID TFT cluster, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable ORVMs, 12V power socket, keyless entry, day-night IRVM, cooled glove box, tilt-adjustable steering and height-adjustable driver’s seat. Body-coloured ORVMs, door handles and bumpers are also standard right from the base variant.

The top-spec variants of the 2020 Hyundai Creta is available with a plethora of features such as auto AC, 8-speaker Bose premium sound system, front ventilated seats, 8-way power driver’s seat, 7-inch instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering, ambient lighting, rear armrest with cup holder, adjustable rear seat headrests, cruise control, push-button start, rear wiper with washer and rear USB charger.

Other notable features include 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, power windows, LED map and reading lamps, electric folding wing mirrors, 60:40 split rear seats, reclining rear backrest, wireless charger, panoramic sunroof,  drive mode select, paddle shifters (AT), auto air purifier and 17-inch diamond cut alloys.

2020 Hyundai Creta Safety

The 2020 Hyundai Creta comes with a good number of standard safety features such as ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, speed alert, rear parking sensors, auto door lock, front seatbelt reminder and pretensioner, follow me home headlamps and tyre pressure indicator.

As you go higher up the 2020 Creta variants the safety quotient becomes more profound. It includes side and curtain airbags (6 airbags), electrochromic IRVM, rear parking camera, Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill Assist Control (HAC), rear disc brakes, driver rear view mirror, ISOFIX child-seat anchors, electric parking brake with auto-hold function and traction control.

2020 Hyundai Creta Competition

The second-gen Hyundai Creta locks horns with Kia Seltos, Renault Captur, Nissan Kicks, MG Hector and Tata Harrier. Particularly, it will be interesting to see how the sales of the current hot seller in this segment Kia Seltos fare with the ex-champ back in the fight in a refreshed avatar.