Hyundai has been discreetly conducting tests for the upcoming facelift of the India-spec 2024 Creta. Despite heavy camouflage, eagle-eyed observers have noticed unmistakable Exter-like styling elements in the test mules. Launched in India in 2020, the Creta is now due for a facelift. It appears that the Indian model will receive Palisade-like styling cues, similar to those on the Exter. This will be in contrast to the Tucson-like facelift for various international markets.
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2024 Hyundai Creta to Receive Fresh Styling and More Features
The Creta facelift will featurea multi-tier lighting cluster similar to the Exter. A hlghlight will be the hood-level Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) that feature the signature H-motif light pattern. Moreover, there could be a light bar running across the width of the hood, similar to that on the Verna. This will further add a touch of sophistication to the front fascia. Moreover, an Exter-like grille is highly likely, further making the facade look butch. A handful of spy shots that have been seen so far reveal a new set of alloy wheels similar to the ones on the latest Alcazar. The rear-end will feature a new hatch gate along with new taillamps and a new bumper.
Inside, the Creta would receive minor visual enhancements through a new colour and trim. Akin to the 2023 Kia Seltos, the Hyundai Creta facelift will receive various segment-best and first-in-segment features. This will be inline with Hyundai’s penchant for offering tech-laden models brimming with creature comforts. Likely additions include ADAS Level 2, 360-degree camera, additional voice commands. new touchscreen infotainment unit, and many new standard safety features.
Reinforced Monocoque
In addition to receiving a handful of additional safety features, the 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift will even boast a stronger body shell. This should help the carmaker improve the crash-worthiness as well as the crash-rating of the best-selling compact SUV. This will be similar to what Kia has done with the latest Seltos. For the uninitiated, the Seltos facelift gets a stronger body-shell through strengthening of the key parts of the body structure.
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2024 Hyundai Creta Specifications
Akin to the new Kia Seltos, the 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift will get the new 1.5-litre GDI turbo-petrol option. This will be a replacement for the now-defunct 1.4-litre turbo-petrol mill. The 1.5-litre NA Petrol and Turbo-diesel options will continue. There will be a range of transmission options to choose from. These include a 6-speed automatic, IVT, 6-speed IMT, and 7-speed DCT, based on the variant. It’s noteworthy that the new turbo-petrol engine is not just more powerful but even more frugal than the 1.4-litre option.
| Specs | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Current Hyundai Creta |
| Engine | 1.5 L (P) / 1.5 L (D) / 1.5 L (Turbo P) | 1.5 L (P) / 1.5 L (D) |
| Power | 115 PS / 115 PS / 160 PS | 115 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 250 Nm / 253 Nm | 144 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | MT, AT, DCT, iMT, IVT | MT, AT, iMT, IVT |
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Launch Date
There are good chances that Hyundai would kickstart the product of the 2024 Creta facelift at the start of the next year. This would lead to an official launch before the end of the ongoing fiscal. Once launched, the refreshed SUV will take on the Citroen C3, Honda Elevate, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
