All- new Creta is a fresh new face in Hyundai SUV range
Hyundai has introduced a fresh new face in their local SUV range: the all-new Creta, with eye-catching styling, extensive features and driving capabilities that are bound to make it an even more popular choice in this very competitive segment of the car market.
The new Creta comes in five derivatives with two specification levels – Premium and Executive. A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5- litre turbocharged diesel engine and a 1.4 turbocharged petrol engine are the power sources for the range. They are used in combination with a manual transmission, an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) and a dual-clutch automatic transmission for the flagship Creta TGDI Executive.
The first-generation Creta was an immediate volume-seller in Hyundai’s SUV range since its launch in 2017. After a slight mid-term facelift the following year, the new, second-generation Creta arrives in the region at the end of 2020 with striking exterior looks that bears the styling DNA of its bigger SUV siblings – the Tucson and Santa Fe – as well as the smaller Venue.
Not only the exterior, but also the spacious cabin of the new Creta received a complete redesign, which is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor. The neat, minimalistic facia of the new Creta’s centre console and instrument panel is impressive and creates a tranquillity that adds to the enjoyment of the solid, smooth ride qualities of the vehicle.
Fresh new styling – inside and out
The all-new Hyundai Creta is sure to be an eye-catcher on the road with its fresh new styling and the two-tone colour scheme for the flagship Executive Derivatives. It is a visibly larger car than its predecessor and the smoothly creased hood lines and a voluminous body-coloured bumper and big, bold new grille helps to make a dramatic first impression.
The headlights (halogen for the Premium derivative and LED for the Executives) take an unusual shape, with the daytime running lights above and on the side of the headlight cluster. Below them the bumper houses the indicator lights and fog lights (for the Executive derivatives).
Viewed from the side, the new Creta’s styling upgrade is impressive. It sports bold, almost square wheel arches that are accentuated by the design lines on the body panels above them. The 2-tone derivatives with their Lava- Orange- and- black and Polar-White-and-black colour themes are even more attractive as the black C-pillar and roof form a unit.
The taillights of the new Creta repeats the design lines of the front end of the vehicle, with reverse lights located in the tidy black bumper. The attractive 17inch alloy wheels on the Executive derivatives complete the picture. The Premium derivative comes with 16-inch alloys.
Sevenbodycoloursareavailable in the new Creta range: Galaxy Blue, Lava Orange, Phantom Black, Polar White, Red Mulberry, Titan Grey and Typhoon Silver.
On in the inside, the styling of the new Creta has also risen a few notches. It is clean, sometimes minimalistic, with beautiful red accents on the leather seats and air vents. The steering wheel, with a flat bottom part, also sports red stitching in the leather cladding.
The cabin is spacious, also for rear passengers, who benefit from added comfort in the form of a centre arm rest with cup holders that fold out of the backrest for the middle seat in the rear bench. The driver seat’s height can be adjusted, and with the telescopic and height adjustment of the steering it creates a very comfortable driving position.
Seat trims are available in grey and black cloth for the Premium derivative; grey and black leather for the Executive versions; and black leather seat trim with red accents for the flagship Creta 1.4 TGDI Executive DCT. Convenience features A multifunction steering wheel with remote control buttons for the infotainment system, trip computer and cruise control and a wireless charging pad (in the Executive derivatives) are two of the many convenience features found in the new Hyundai Creta.
The button for the Bluetooth telephone connection on the steering wheel enables the driver to make calls using voice recognition. Furthermore, the Apple Carplay and androidauto connectivity of the infotainment system with its 8-inch touch screen enables the driver or passengers to select several functions through voice commands.
Apart from the infotainment USB connection in the centre console, the new Creta has an extra 12V power socket, as well as a USB charging socket and storage place in a very useful console for the rear passengers. This console also contains rear air vents for the Creta’s manual air conditioner.
Manoeuvring the new Creta in the city and in tight spaces is made easy with the rear park assist sensors and camera, which displays its view on the infotainment system’s screen.