Today, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announces a significant achievement, crossing the 1 million sales milestone for the Creta. Since its introduction in 2015, the Creta has played a vital role in shaping up the compact SUV segment. The C-SUV, now in its second generation, currently locks horns with the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq and the likes.
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Segment-Leading Popularity!
In fact, the Hyundai Creta has received numerous updates over the last 8 years it has been available in the country. Moreover, it has enjoyed class-leading popularity for the majority of its market presence. In fact, quick calculations show that on average, a brand new Creta is sold every 5 minutes! Other than achieving a significant milestone in the domestic market, it has even sold over 2.80 lakh copies in the export market.
Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Hyundai CRETA has been a brand that has captured the hearts of Indian customers and made India ‘Live the SUV life’. With over 1 million CRETA on Indian roads, the ‘CRETA’ brand has reaffirmed its legacy of being the Undisputed SUV. The recently launched new Hyundai CRETA too has received an overwhelming customer response and crossed 60 000 bookings since announcement. We are extremely grateful for the love and trust our customers have shown for CRETA. As frontrunners in the introduction of revolutionary technologies, we shall continue to establish new milestones and redefine benchmarks across segments in the industry.”
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2024 Hyundai Creta
Priced at Rs 11 lakh, ex-showroom, onwards, the latest iteration of the popular C-SUV comes with a host of fresh upgrades. These include an exterior design based on Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ philosophy, a revamped cabin, Level 2 ADAS functions, a redesigned rear profile, and a new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
| Specs | Hyundai Creta |
| Engine | 1.5L (P), 1.5L (Turbo Petrol), 1.5L (Diesel) |
| Power | 115 PS / 160 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT, 6AT, CVT, 7DCT |
The 2024 Hyundai Creta provides multiple engine and transmission choices to accommodate diverse preferences. These include a 1.5-litre NA petrol mill, a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel unit, and for enthusiasts, a 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor. This is the same engine that’s available in the new Verna. These engines deliver varying power and torque: 115 PS / 144 Nm, 115 PS / 250 Nm, and 160 PS / 253 Nm, respectively. Depending on the model, buyers can choose from a 6-speed manual, IVT (CVT automatic), a 6-speed automatic, or a 7-speed DCT. Hyundai ensures a comprehensive offering to cater to the diverse needs of potential buyers. In the months to come, it’s even all set to introduce an N-Line version as well as an electric variant!
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