Updated 2024 Hyundai Creta launched in India

The refreshed Hyundai Creta for the model year 2024 has been launched in India and it comes with significant changes to its exterior styling and front cabin layout. 

Refreshed 2024 Hyundai Creta launched in India

For now, Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) has not yet indicated if the local market is getting this updated model but let’s go into a deep dive into the updated crossover’s styling, features, and mechanical specs. 

Exterior

From the front of the updated Creta, one can see that Hyundai gave it a blocky redesign. The grille itself no longer resembles the one on the Hyundai Tucson, but it is now square-shaped and is much larger than before. 

The parametric lighting setup is still retained with its new LED daytime running lamps sitting flush between the grille and the edge of the hood. The LED headlamps, in turn, were consolidated into a more compact size with two distinct sections. Down below the faux skid plate likewise reflects the new squared-off shape of the grille. 

A closer look at the refreshed Creta's grille

From the side, the update provides the new Creta with a new silver-colored piece that follows the upper contour of its windows. The general shape of the vehicle, as well as its wheels, remains unchanged. 

Towards the rear, Hyundai also revamped the Creta’s LED taillights. It now appears more compact, and it features a light bar that straddles the width of the vehicle. This lighting fixture also sits on top of a new greyish trim piece which also spans the width of the rear. Last but not the least is a larger faux rear skit-plate which helps emphasize the Creta’s SUV-ness. 

The 2024 Creta from the rear

Size-wise, the 2024 Creta for the Indian market has grown a bit. Its length now spans 4,330mm, which is 15mm longer compared to the pre-facelift model. It also gained 5mm in height with a total of 1,635mm. Width and wheelbase length though, remain the same at 1,790mm and 2,610mm respectively. 

Interior

For the interior, massive changes were made to its dashboard. The central screen is now seamlessly integrated into the digital driver display making for a more “cockpit-like” look. The center console was likewise made more compact and the controls for the dual-zone automatic climate control were switched around as well. The air-conditioning vents were also made to look more sleek and were repositioned lower on the dashboard. 

Updated Creta's dashboard

The refreshed Creta’s steering wheel, on the other hand, retains the old four-spoke design, but the shifter and driving controls were rearranged for easier reach. It also gets more piano black plastic trims, and the silver trim surrounding the shifter boot was also expanded and extended to encompass the center console cup holder. 

In total, the updated Creta can still comfortably seat five, but the driver’s seat now features power adjustability. Furthermore, the rear cabin was made more convenient with the addition of type-C USB charging ports. For cargo though, capacity remains unchanged with a default of 433 liters. 

A peek inside the new Creta's second row

Tech & Safety

New aboard the Indian-spec updated Creta’s higher variants is a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is linked to a new eight-piece Bose sound system. Charging is still done via type-C, type-A, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

As mentioned above, the larger central touchscreen is seamlessly linked to the digital driver’s display. The latter’s size remains at 10.25 inches. 

The new screen setup makes for a more cockpit-like feel

For safety, the biggest addition is the new 360-degree view monitor which makes for easier parking and maneuvering in tight spaces. Hyundai also claims that it received body reinforcements for better crash protection. 

Still available on the updated Creta are a number of advanced driver assist features (ADAS) which include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, and high-beam assist, among others. 

Like the pre-facelift version, the new Creta gets a wide array of ADAS features

Standard to all variants of the Indian market Creta are six airbags, anti-lock braking, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, engine immobilizer, car alarm, tire pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability management, and stability control, speed-sensing door locks, and many others. 

Engine & Performance

The 1.5-liter engine which powers the Indian-spec 2024 Hyundai Creta remains unchanged. Of note, this is the same four-banger present in the currently available Philippine-spec version. At most, it can make up to 113 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque. This is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, or Hyundai’s intelligent variant transmission (IVT). 

The India-spec 2024 Creta has three engine options

For the Indian market, however, Hyundai added a new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine for the refreshed Hyundai crossover. This one outputs up to 160 horsepower and it uses a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 

The other engine option available in India but not for the Philippines is a 145-hp diesel engine paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. 

Braking for the 2024 Creta is done by disc brakes for all four wheels, while ride comfort is ensured by a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. 

The 2024 Hyundai Creta from the side

Price-wise, the refreshed 2024 Hyundai Creta in India starts at 1,100,000 Rupees. At current exchange rates, that’s equivalent to around Php 742,00. In total, the Creta in India has a total of seven variants. 

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