2019 Hyundai Creta compact SUV has received some new safety features added to the base variant. This has been done so as to comply with the mandatory regulations laid down by Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program. Hyundai has hence updated the 2019 Creta to include these safety features of rear parking sensor, speed alert and seat belt reminder.
These features are now offered as standard across all variants of the Hyundai Creta. Features such as ABS and twin airbags, were already among the list of safety features which were as standard offered with the Creta. But top variants now get wireless charging feature.
On top of the existing top variant, Hyundai has added a new top variant to the Creta line-up – Creta SX(O) Executive. The base variant with all the new safety features will be priced at Rs.9.60 lakhs for the petrol and Rs 9.99 lakhs for the diesel while the top of the line SX(O) Executive will be priced at Rs.14.14 lakhs. All prices are ex-showroom.
Features on the SX(O) Executive include ventilated front seats, improved cabin comforts and safety with passenger seat belt reminder, rear parking sensors and speed alert alarm which releases 1 beep at 80 kmph and a continuous beep at 120 kmph onwards. The new additions also include an AVN display touchscreen infotainment system which would find favor among a wider range of buyers. On the base variant, you do not find a touchscreen system. Below is a video by Car Duniya, which details the base variant of new Hyundai Creta inside out.
Engine specifications on the Hyundai Creta include one petrol and two diesel options. The 1.6 liter petrol engine offers 121 bhp power and 151 Nm torque while mated to a 6 speed manual and automatic gearbox. The 1.4 liter diesel engine offers 89 bhp power and 220 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed gearbox while the top of the line 1.6 liter turbocharged diesel engine is capable of 126 bhp power and 260 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed manual and automatic gearbox.
While the Hyundai Creta is the bestselling vehicle in the compact SUV segment these updates allow the Hyundai Creta to compete even aggressively, with the new Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks and Renault Duster. Below is the detailed price list of new Creta.