The long-awaited 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift has recently been launched by the South Korean automaker with the price range starting from Rs 9.44 lakh to Rs 15.04 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The facelifted Creta has received a pack of both exterior and interior upgrades to be smarter and of a higher quality than the outgoing model. The new-gen vehicle is available in five variants: - E, E+, S, SX (and also the dual tone), and SX(O). If you want to explore what features each variant has on offer, read on.
The 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift comes with five variants
Price: Rs 9.44 lakh
Available with only a 1.6-litre petrol-powered engine, The Hyundai Creta E is the base variant of Hyundai Creta
The exterior of the E base variant will be equipped with some new features such as
Silver accents on black grills
Halogen headlamps with follow-me-home function as standard
Coloured bumpers on the side profile
Car door handles
Coloured garnish in the rear
Black cladding under and on the side of the car
Micro antenna on the roof
With the lowest price in the Creta line-up, the cabin comes with a limited list of features including
Twin airbags at the front
Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brakeforce limitation
Four powered windows
Seatbelts with pre-tensioners in the front
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
Height-adjustable driving seat
Day and night rear-view mirror inside the car
Rear headrests which are non-adjustable
The 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift is packed with a limited list of standard features
This vehicle is suitable for buyers who only have a limited budget. With the lowest price in the Creta line-up, it offers only some standard features and lacks some basic ones such as an entertainment system, ORVMs which can be electrically adjusted, and ISOFIX children seat anchors.
Price: Rs 9.99 lakh
The Creta E+ variant is available with the 1.4-litre diesel and 1.6-litre petrol engine.
The only added exterior feature of the Creta E+ as against the E base variant is the ORVMs with LED turn indicators which can be adjusted electrically.
Hyundai Creta E+ exterior is equipped with LED ORVMs with LED turn indicators which can be adjusted electrically
The interior, however, is equipped with a range of advanced features in comparison with the base E variant, including
A touchscreen infotainment system measuring 5 inches which support Bluetooth (only on petrol variant)
Hyundai iBlue (only on petrol variant)
Four speakers
Steering-mounted controls (only on petrol variant)
If you have a limited budget and want a Creta, you are recommended to buy the two above-mentioned variants of the 2018 Creta. Although the E+ variant comes with quite a few more advanced features than the E base one, it still lacks basic features that a car in the SUV segment and this price range should get.
Price: Rs 11.74 Lahk
The Creta S variant is powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine (AT) and 1.4-litre diesel (MT) engine. The power is sent to the four wheels of the vehicle by a manual transmission.
The exterior features of the S variant over the previous variants include
Fog lamps in the front
Defogger in the rear
16-inch alloy wheels
Roof rails
LED daytime running lamps
The E+ variant is equipped with some new features such as front fog lamps, rear defogger, etc
The cabin offers some features over the E+ variants such as
5-inch touchscreen infotainment system which supports steering-mounted controls and Bluetooth
And quite a few new features in the rear have been added:
Power outlet
Adjustable headrests
Armrests with cup holders
Parcel tray
This variant is the ideal option for those who are usually on the go. Added features over the former variants like the ones in the rear ensure an excellent experience for the rear-seat passengers. The price of Rs 11.74 Lakh still seems to be too exorbitant for such features.
Price
Hyundai Creta SX petrol: Rs 11.94 lakh
Hyundai Creta SX diesel: Rs 13.24 lakh
The Hyundai Creta SX is powered by a 1.6-litre diesel and 1.6-litre petrol engines.
Both the exterior and the interior of the Hyundai Creta SX have been added some features over the former variants.
Lamps in the corner
Projector headlamps
Autocruise
Push button start
AMT climate control
ORVMs which can be electrically adjusted and folded
Automatic sunroof
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system which supports Arkamys sound, Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay.
Automatic ISOFIX children seat anchors
Automatic 60:40 split seats
Automatic alloys measuring 17 inches
The interior of the Creta SX is packed with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and automatic seats, etc
Although the price is quite high, this variant is considered to be one of the most well-known vehicles with the Indian auto customers. If you want an automatic car with a quite reasonable price, this one is the ideal to go.
This one is more expensive than the SX variant by Rs 50,000 for both the disesel and petrol variants.
To deserve the price, this vehicle is packed with some features over the SX such as:
Roof which is blacked out
Cabin which is all black with coloured highlights
The Creta SX (dual tone) comes with some features over the SX variant such as blacked-out roof and a more attractive cabin
This vehicle is the most suitable for people who want practicality along with luxury.
Price:
Hyundai Creta SX(O) petrol: Rs 13.60 lakh
Hyundai Creta SX(O) diesel: Rs 15.04 lakh
The vehicle receives power from 1.6-litre diesel and 1.6-litre petrol motors. Being the top-spec variant in the 2018 Hyundai Creta line-up, the Creta SX(O) is equipped with a wide range of advanced features over the previous variants:
Side/curtain airbags
Hill launch assist
Auto-dimming IRVM
Dynamic stability control
Driving seats which can be electrically adjusted in six ways
Leather upholstery
Flash adjustment for lane change
Electric sunroof
Mobile charger
Intelligent key band
The 2018 Hyundai Creta SX(O) variant is packed with top-spec features
TheCreta SX (O) gets a full kit of safety and comfort features and deserves to be the top-spec variant of the Creta line-up. Therefore, if you have a generous budget, opt for this one and enjoy the excellent driving experience in this luxurious SUV.
Above, we have provided you with a detailed explanation on the variants of the 2018 Hyundai Creta facelift. Have you picked the most suitable one for you? Comment in the box below and let us know your choice!
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