News & Top StoriesHyundai Creta Facelift Arrives to Dealerships Before Release
At a dealership, an Atlas White exterior-shaded 2024 Hyundai Creta that looks to be completely loaded has been sighted.
- Reservations for the rejuvenated Creta can be made for INR 25,000.
- New alloy wheels and linked headlights and taillights are among the exterior changes.
- Its inside features a revised climate control panel and two integrated screens.
- 10.25-inch digital driver display, ADAS, and dual-zone air conditioning are among the new features.
- to come with five different transmission choices and three different engines.
- Pricing is anticipated to start around Rs 11 lakh.
The complete 2024 Hyundai Creta has already been revealed, showcasing its revised interior and redesigned exterior. Bookings for it are already open for the nominal sum of Rs 25,000, and the prices are scheduled to be revealed on January 16. A few 2024 Creta vehicles have arrived at showrooms ahead of its formal launch – Hyundai Creta
Updated Front & Rear Look
The vehicle displayed at the dealership has the Atlas White external shade applied. With the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) radar visible in the front bumper, it looked to be a more expensive model of the SUV. Its entire fascia has been updated, and it now sports an LED DRL strip with an inverted L-shaped signature that spans the width of the bonnet and a revamped grille that is reminiscent of the new Venue. The headlights are now part of the squared housing, and the noticeable silver skid plate gives it a more robust look – Hyundai Creta
The 2024 Creta’s overall profile is unaltered save for the new alloy wheels. Speaking of the rear, the redesigned SUV has linked LED taillights that have the same inverted L-shaped characteristic as the front. In addition to being remodeled, the rear bumper now sports a silver skid plate.
New Cabin Amenities
The dashboard of the 2024 Hyundai Creta has been totally redesigned, and it now has two integrated screens (10.25-inch digital driver’s display and 10.25-inch infotainment system). As seen on its brother, the Kia Seltos, Hyundai is also giving it a new climate control panel with touch-enabled controls and dual-zone capabilities (for the first time). The side AC vent is now housed in a piano black panel located in the upper portion of the passenger side dashboard.
In terms of equipment, the 2024 Creta has an eight-speaker Bose sound system, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, an eight-way power driver’s seat, and ventilated front seats. Six airbags and a 360-degree camera are part of its safety package, and 19 level-2 advanced driver assistance systems have recently raised the vehicle’s safety rating (ADAS).
Powertrain Selections
Hyundai has kept the 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (115 PS / 144 Nm) and 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission from the outgoing model available for the Creta facelift. Hyundai is going to give the SUV a facelift in addition to a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) paired with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
Expected Price & Rivals
Pricing for the Hyundai Creta in 2024 is anticipated to start at Rs 11 lakh. It will continue to take on the likes of the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Honda Elevate.
News & Top StoriesThis January, save up to Rs 3 lakh on select Hyundai vehicles.
Model year 2023 (MY23) Hyundai vehicles cars come with additional features.
- The Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles comes with maximum benefits of up to Rs 3 lakh.
- Those who purchase a Hyundai Tucson might save as much as Rs 2 lakh.
- Benefits for the Hyundai i20 are available up to Rs 63,000.
- There are discounts of up to Rs 55,000 on the Verna.
- Get up to Rs 48,000 off on the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, and up to Rs 33,000 off on the Hyundai Aura.
- One might save as much as Rs 45,000 when purchasing the Hyundai Alcazar.
- On the Hyundai Venue, customers can receive bonuses of up to Rs 30,000.
- All deals are good through January 31, 2024
This January, Hyundai vehicles are available with savings of up to Rs 3 lakh. All other Hyundai vehicles come with perks, with the exception of the Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Exter , and Hyundai Ioniq 5. This month, benefits are also offered for certain MY24 models in addition to MY23 vehicles, with the MY23 automobiles having greater perks. Let’s examine the model-specific offer information that are good through the end of January 2024 – Hyundai vehicles.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
| Offers | MY23 | MY24 |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 35,000 | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 3,000 | Up to Rs 3,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to 48,000 | Up to Rs 33,000 |
- Only the CNG versions of the hatchback are eligible for the reductions listed for MY23 vehicles. The monetary discount drops to Rs 20,000 for petrol manual versions and further to Rs 10,000 for AMT trims.
- Likewise, only the CNG versions of the Grand i10 Nios are eligible for the advantages listed for MY24 units. For both the standard fuel manual variants and the AMT variants, the cash discount drops to Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000, respectively – Hyundai vehicles
- The corporate discount and exchange incentive are still available as additional perks.
- The price range for the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is Rs 5.93 lakh to Rs 8.56 lakh.
Hyundai Aura
| Offers | MY23 | MY24 |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 3,000 | Up to Rs 3,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 33,000 | Up to Rs 28,000 |
- Offers shown in the table are only valid on CNG versions of the Hyundai Aura for MY23 models. Regular petrol manual models now have a monetary discount of just Rs 10,000.
- In a similar vein, the MY24 deals listed above are limited to Aura models that run on compressed natural gas. The cash payout drops to Rs 5,000 for the petrol cuts.
- Hyundai Aura is priced between Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.04 lakh.
Hyundai i20
| Offers | MY23 | MY24 |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 50,000 | N.A. |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 3,000 | N.A |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 63,000 | Up to Rs 10,000 |
- The aforementioned maximum benefits are exclusively available on Hyundai i20 DCT (dual clutch transmission) models from before the facelift. The cash discount drops to Rs 25,000 for the Sportz manual trim of the pre-facelift i20, and to Rs 10,000 for all other models. Please be aware that the hatchback’s DCT and Sportz manual versions are the only ones eligible for the corporate discount.
- The facelifted MY23 units of the i20 can be availed with a cash discount of Rs 15,000 and an exchange bonus of Rs 10,000 as well.
- The only way to obtain the MY24 Hyundai i20 is to receive an exchange bonus of Rs 10,000.
- The cost of the Hyundai i20 ranges from Rs 7.04 lakh to Rs 11.21 lakh.
Hyundai i20 N Line
| Offers | Amount (MY23) |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 50,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | N.A. |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 60,000 |
- The Hyundai i20 N Line MY23 pre-facelift models are eligible for these savings.
- The cash discount has been lowered to Rs 15,000 for the facelifted MY23 models, and there is no exchange bonus.
- For the Hyundai i20 N Line models manufactured in MY24, Hyundai is not providing any incentives.
- The i20 N Line is priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12.52 lakh.
Hyundai Venue
| Offers | Venue | Venue N Line |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 15,000 | Up to Rs 30,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 | N.A. |
| Corporate Discount | N.A. | N.A. |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 30,000 | Up to Rs 30,000 |
- This month, the Hyundai Venue is only offered with perks on MY23 models.
- Offers listed for the standard Hyundai Venue are only good for the SUV’s 1-liter turbo-petrol manual version. For DCT trims, the cash offer drops to Rs 10,000.
- The advantages listed in the table apply to both the new manual and old DCT versions of the Venue N Line.
- The Hyundai Venue’s updated DCT versions are only available with a cash discount of Rs 20,000.
- While the Venue N Line is priced between Rs 12.08 lakh and Rs 13.90 lakh, the Hyundai Venue is priced between Rs 7.94 lakh and Rs 13.44 lakh.
Hyundai Verna
| Offers | MY23 | MY24 |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 30,000 | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 25,000 | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 55,000 | Up to Rs 25,000 |
- In comparison to the MY24 model, the MY23 Hyundai Verna has a larger monetary benefit and exchange incentive.
- The Verna is priced between Rs. 11 lakh to Rs. 17.42 lakh.
Hyundai Alcazar
| Offers | MY23 | MY24 |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 25,000 | N.A. |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 45,000 | Up to Rs 15,000 |
- The benefits listed for the Alcazar MY23 models are only applicable to the gasoline-powered models. The SUV’s diesel models are not eligible for a cash rebate.
- The Hyundai Alcazar MY24 models only offer a reduced exchange incentive of Rs 15,000
- The Alcazar is priced between Rs 16.78 lakh and Rs 21.28 lakh.
Hyundai Tucson
| Offers | MY23 | MY24 |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 2 lakh | N.A. |
| Exchange Bonus | N.A. | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 2 lakh | Up to Rs 15,000 |
- Only the diesel version of the Tucson is eligible for the aforementioned financial bonus for MY23 models. The same drops to Rs 50,000 for gasoline-powered cars.
- Conversely, the top Hyundai SUV’s MY24 models are only offered with a Rs 15,000 exchange bonus.
- Hyundai Tucson prices range from Rs 29.02 lakh to Rs 35.94 lakh.
Hyundai Kona Electric
| Offers | Amount (MY23) |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 3 lakh |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 3 lakh |
- The largest cash discount of Rs 3 lakh is given on the MY23 Hyundai Kona Electric.
- There are no discounts offered for the electric SUV’s MY24 grades.
- Prices for the Kona range from Rs 23.84 lakh to Rs 24.03 lakh.
Notes
Depending on the state and city, the offers listed in the table could change. To learn more, please get in touch with the Hyundai dealership that is closest to you.
Every price is ex-showroom in Delhi.
News & Top StoriesCompletely Unveiled Officially Before Launch: The 2024 Hyundai Creta
January 16 is the scheduled launch date for the facelifted Hyundai Creta in India.
- For Rs 25,000, reservations for the Hyundai Creta facelift are already open.
- The front has been completely redesigned with new bumpers and lighting configurations.
- The 2024 Creta’s interior features a new climate control panel and an integrated screen configuration.
- The Creta now has level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) installed for further safety.
- A new 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine with 160 PS and 253 Nm paired with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) is now another option for the powerplant.
The automaker has shown new pictures of the redesigned SUV, showcasing its entire appearance, ahead of the vehicle’s January 16 launch date in India. A more potent turbo-petrol engine option is available, along with new features and a revised fascia. Already available for a nominal fee of Rs 25,000 are reservations for the 2024 Creta. Let’s see how it appears in the recently made public photos – Hyundai Creta Car
More Tough Than Before
The official photos provide a more in-depth look at the new exterior design, which we had previously seen online thanks to spy photographs. The 2024 Hyundai Creta has a bolder, more rugged look than the model that came before it. The front of the SUV has been completely redesigned, with a new rectangular grille, an LED DRL strip the width of the bonnet that features an inverted L as its signature, and revised headlight square housings. The skid plate, which is finished in silver, is now more noticeable below.
The only modification to the SUV’s appearance is a fresh set of alloy wheels. Moving on to the back, the updated Creta features linked LED tail lamps that share the same inverted L-shaped component as the front. Here, too, the bumper design has been modified to include a larger silver skid plate – Hyundai Creta Car
Redesigned Cabin
The 2024 Creta’s dashboard layout has been totally redesigned, with two combined 10.25-inch screens now housing the digital driver’s display and the touchscreen infotainment system. A new open storage area with ambient lighting has been installed beneath the piano black panel that houses the side AC vent on the passenger-side dashboard. It also features a touch-controlled climate control panel, which is new.
Other highlights of the Creta facelift include a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, and an 8-speaker Bose sound system. In addition to the six airbags and 360-degree camera that protect passengers, sophisticated driver assistance systems (ADAS) have raised the safety quotient.
Checking Powertrains
The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) that powers the facelifted Hyundai Creta is now mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (115 PS / 144 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or CVT and the 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission are the two other engine options that the manufacturer has kept from the previous version of the SUV.
Estimated price and Competitors
Pricing for the Hyundai Creta facelift is anticipated to start at Rs 11 lakh. Its competitors include the Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
News & Top StoriesThese Design Sketches Show The Hyundai Creta’s Final Look for 2024
The 2024 Creta’s final form, as seen in recently leaked photos, is fairly similar to the design sketch.
- The front of the Creta has been completely redesigned, and new headlights and a larger silver skid plate are the main highlights.
- The SUV now has full-width LED DRLs that have an L-shaped inversion on them.
- It gets a new connected LED taillight setup on the back with the same front-facing inverted L-shaped signature.
- Similar to the Kia Seltos, the redesigned interior has an integrated dual screen arrangement.
- The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (160 PS / 253 Nm) that is optionally available for Hyundai’s redesigned small SUV is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
January 16, 2024 is when the Hyundai Creta is scheduled to undergo a makeover. In the interim, the carmaker has already opened reservations and begun releasing teasers for the vehicle. Hyundai has now made public a few concept drawings that show off the front and back of the 2024 Creta SUV. Check out how it appears in these design draughts – These Design Sketches Show The Hyundai Creta
Front
With the update, the Hyundai Creta facelift has a more brash look because of the silver skid plate at the front and the new rectangular grille. It features an updated squared headlight housing and a bonnet-width LED DRL strip with an inverted L signature. All things considered, the 2024 Creta’s design sketch closely resembles the vehicle’s final version as seen in leaked photos – These Design Sketches Show The Hyundai Creta
Rear
New Cabin & Amenities
The interior of the Creta 2024 has been updated, with a dual screen arrangement (10.25 inches for the infotainment system and another 10.25 inches for the driver’s display). The SUV also has a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, an 8-speaker Bose sound system, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and ventilated front seats.
In addition to a 360-degree camera and six airbags, advanced driver assistance systems have raised the vehicle’s safety quotient (ADAS).
A Brand-New Petrol Turbo-Engine
A 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine with 160 PS and 253 Nm is now mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission in the facelifted Hyundai Creta. The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine (115 PS / 144 Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual or CVT and the 1.5-liter diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission have both been retained by the automaker from the outgoing version of the SUV.
Competitors & Anticipated Price
The starting price of the Hyundai Creta for 2024 is anticipated to be Rs 11 lakh. It will still compete against vehicles such as the Citroen C3 Aircross, Honda Elevate, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos.
News & Top StoriesTata becomes the second-highest selling brand in December 2023 after surpassing Hyundai in sales.
Maruti and Mahindra continue to be on the same positions as the previous month
The auto industry has seen a decline in sales compared to November 2023, according to the December 2023 car sales data. Following the October festivities, sales figures continued to decline, and the year-end figures were no different. Nonetheless, the top-performing brands’ rankings have changed this time around as Tata surpassed Hyundai in sales to take the second spot. The sales figures for December 2023 are broken down here in detail – Tata becomes the second-highest selling brand
| Brand | December 2023 | November 2023 | MoM Growth (%) | December 2022 | YoY Growth (%) |
| Maruti Suzuki | 1,04,778 | 1,34,158 | -21.9 | 1,12,010 | -6.5 |
| Tata | 43,471 | 46,070 | -5.6 | 40,045 | 8.6 |
| Hyundai | 42,750 | 49,451 | -13.6 | 38,831 | 10.1 |
| Mahindra | 35,171 | 39,981 | -12 | 28,333 | 24.1 |
| Toyota | 21,372 | 16,924 | 26.3 | 10,421 | 105.1 |
| Kia | 12,536 | 22,762 | -44.9 | 15,184 | -17.4 |
| Honda | 7.902 | 8,730 | -9.5 | 7,062 | 11.9 |
| Volkswagen | 4,930 | 3,095 | 59.3 | 4,709 | 4.7 |
| Skoda | 4,670 | 3,783 | 23.4 | 4,789 | -2.5 |
| MG | 4,400 | 4,154 | 5.9 | 3,899 | 12.8 |
| Total | 2,81,980 | 3,29,108 | 2,65,283 |
Key Takeaways
Sales for Maruti Suzuki decreased both year over year (YoY) and month over month (MoM). With over a lakh units sold in December 2023, it remained at the top, but the MoM and YoY figures decreased by nearly 22 percent and 6.5 percent, respectively.
That changed in December 2023 when Tata surpassed Hyundai and moved up to the second spot. Despite a 5.6 percent decline in the MoM figure, YoY figures showed growth of 8.6 percent with sales of over 43,000 units.
See Also: Hyundai Creta Facelift Variants And Available Powertrains
Hyundai fell to third place in December 2023, selling more than 42,000 units. Although YoY sales increased by more than 10%, MoM sales decreased by more than 13.5%.
Mahindra saw a 12% decline in MoM sales but stayed in the same position as in November 2023. In December 2023, the automaker sold just over 35,000 units.
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In terms of sales, Toyota overtook Kia in December 2023 and secured the fifth position. The Japanese automaker experienced a 26% increase in monthly sales and a doubling of its annual sales.
In December 2023, Kia’s monthly sales decreased by nearly 45 percent, and its annual sales decreased by more than 17 percent. On this list, it was the last brand to sell 10,000 units or more.
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Honda maintained its lead with nearly 8,000 units sold. Although YoY sales increased by nearly 12 percent, MoM sales decreased by nearly 10 percent.
This month, sales of Volkswagen and Skoda increased by one spot to 4,930 and 4.670 units, respectively. Volkswagen’s sales increased YoY and month over month, but Skoda’s sales increased only monthly.
Finally, in December 2023, MG fell to the tenth spot even though its YoY and MoM numbers had gone up.