Hyundai drives in ‘new’ Creta to extend compact SUV market

By Moneycontrol News January 16, 2024

The 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift introduces a range of safety features. The new Hyundai Creta debuts at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh, ex-showroom, for the base-spec variant.

Hyundai emphasises structural enhancements, enhancing body shell energy absorption and improving crash protection through upgrades to the floor and side sill. (Image: Moneycontrol)

The Creta had a share of 31 percent in the mid-size SUV segment in 2023. In the last eight-and-a-half years, one Creta has been sold every five minutes in India, says Hyundai India COO Tarun Garg said.

The 2024 Hyundai Creta will have dimensions of 4,330 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1635mm in height.  Image: Hyundai

There are three different engine choices available for the 2024 Creta. The 1.5-liter petrol and diesel engines from the current model will remain. Furthermore, a brand-new 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine will be unveiled; it will be taken from the most recent Verna generation. (Image: Hyundai)