2017 Hyundai Creta launched, gets two new variants

Recently, media reports had indicated that Hyundai has been working on a 2017 Creta version for India which gets mild cosmetic as well as feature upgrades. Now, the Korean automaker has finally launched the 2017 Creta in the country at a starting price of Rs 9.28 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2017 model sees addition of two new trims - E+ in 1.4-litre diesel and SX+ dual tone in 1.6-litre diesel as well as petrol engine options.

The new 2017 Creta now additionally offers smartphone connectivity with a 7-inch Audio Video Navigation - Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirror Link. The new touchscreen system also supports the rear parking camera. As for exterior, the 2017 Creta does not get major upgrades except for the SX+ Dual Tone variant which offers a Piano Black finish roof-top and a sporty black spoiler. The trim will be offered in two body color combinations - white with black and red with black. Along with beige leather seats, potential customers can now also opt for black and red, two tone leather package with an all-black dashboard. The new model continues to get LED daytime running lights, 17 inch diamond cut wheels and LED tail lamps.

Under the hood, the 2017 Creta continues to be powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine which generates 122bhp of power and 154Nm of torque. The diesel version, on the other hand, will be available in two engine options, a 1.4-litre engine that generates 89bhp of power and 224Nm of torque, while the 1.6-litre engine generates 126bhp of power and 265Nm of torque. The 1.6-litre diesel and petrol engines are available in six-speed manual as well as six-speed automatic transmission options, while the smaller 1.4-litre diesel is offered only with a manual transmission.

The price list (Ex-showroom, Delhi) for the 2017 Hyundia Creta is as follows –

Variant            Price
E           Rs 9,28,547 (1.6-litre Petrol)
E+           Rs 9,99,900 (1.6-litre Petrol)/ Rs 9,99,900 (1.4-litre Diesel)
S           Rs 11,33,808 (1.4-litre Diesel)
S+           Rs 12,24,488(1.4-litre Diesel)
S+ AT           Rs 13,70,288 (1.6-litre Diesel)
SX           Rs 12,50,337 (1.6-litre Diesel)
SX+           Rs 11,97,393 (1.6-litre Petrol)/ Rs 13,50,245 (1.6-litre Diesel)
SX+ SE           Rs 13,88,291 (Rs 1.6-litre Diesel)
SX+ AT           Rs 12,99,914 (1.6-litre Petrol) / Rs 14,56,615 (1.6-litre Diesel)
SX+ (Dual Tone) Rs 12,35,441 (1.6-litre Petrol) / Rs 13,88,291 (1.6-litre Diesel)
SX (O)           Rs 14,56,615  (1.6-litre Diesel)