Hyundai Creta Enjoys Almost Equal Demand for Petrol and Diesel Options

The BSVI emission standards have taken effect in India; however, the demand for diesel cars is still very strong. Hyundai SUVs, Hyundai Creta to be more specific, are a striking example. The demand for the diesel version of this SUV accounts for 55% which means that for the petrol one is 45%. This is not quite surprising considering the marketing dynamics governing the rise of petrol-powered cars.

The Hyundai Creta receives its power from three motor options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated gasoline burner, a 1.4-litre turbo petrol unit and a 1.5-litre diesel motor. The first engine can deliver 115 PS against 144 Nm and is mated to a 6-speed MT/CVT. The second motor can generate 140 PS against 242 Nm and is paired with a 7-speed DCT. The third unit can produce 115 PS against 250 Nm and is coupled with a 6-speed torque converter. All the variants of the SUV come with an FWD system.

The demands for the petrol and diesel versions of the 2020 Hyundai Creta are almost equal.

Commenting on the market share of Hyundai Creta versions in India, Director of Sales, Marketing and Service of Hyundai (India) stated that the demand for the Hyundai Creta diesel is very high, at 55%.  The 2020 Hyundai Creta 1.5-litre diesel is Rs 1.05 lakh or Rs 1.05 lakh more expensive than the 1.5-litre petrol versions, depending on the configurations. The demand for the 1.4-litre turbo gasoline-powered Creta is quite low, 5.4%.