2024 Hyundai Creta to launch in India tomorrow: Here are price expectations

livemint.com:

upcoming Hyundai Creta showcases notable alterations to its exterior design, improvements to the interior layout, an expanded array of features, and the introduction of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). As per a report by HT Auto, it is highly likely that the pricing for the 2024 Hyundai Creta will surpass the current cost structure of the second-generation model. Currently, the Creta is priced between ₹10.90 lakh and ₹19.20 lakh (ex-showroom).

While the base variant of the 2024 Creta may retain its current pricing at ₹10.90 lakh (ex-showroom), similar to its main rival, the Kia Seltos, which was updated last year, as one progresses through the variant range, there could be an increase ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000. The highest-tier diesel model of the Creta is anticipated to be priced in the range of ₹12 lakh to ₹22 lakh (ex-showroom). The addition of the 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine adds an intriguing element, available exclusively in the top-tier variant and expected to be priced at approximately ₹21 lakh (ex-showroom).

Speaking of powertrain, the new Creta from Hyundai will feature the inclusion of the 1.5-liter Turbo GDi Petrol engine. Additionally, the Creta lineup will encompass options like the 1.5-liter MPi petrol and 1.5-liter U2 CRDi diesel engines. Regarding transmission alternatives, the revamped Creta will provide a choice of six-speed manual, Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), and six-speed automatic transmission.