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 StoriesIn India, Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024
Three electric vehicles are also part of the German luxury car brand’s 2024 model launch offensive.
Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024 had its best year to date in 2023, a very successful year. The German luxury car brand will celebrate 30 years in the nation in 2024, and it has big plans for the year ahead, including new market products, new investments, and the expansion of their pan-Indian network.
Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024
What is the strategy?
Mercedes has announced that it intends to introduce more than a dozen new models to the Indian market in 2024. The redesigned GLS SUV has already kicked off the count. According to the brand, it will be concentrating on SUVs and will launch more than 50% of top-end models, in line with its own consumer preferences. Three EVs will be part of its launch offensive in 2024, most likely the EQS SUV and EQE sedan.
Mercedes has also declared plans to invest Rs 200 crore by 2024 in order to increase production capacity and introduce new models and technologies. Along with expanding to ten new cities, namely Jammu, Amritsar, Agra, Kanpur, Patna, Udaipur, Ranchi, Valsad, Kannur, and Kottayam, it will also open twenty more workshops – Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Almost 12 New Models By 2024.
Mercedes-Benz India 2023’s Top Features
With a 10 percent year-over-year growth, this past year was the biggest for the brand ever, with the most cars produced and the highest sales. In 2023, Mercedes delivered over 17,000 models, with sedans accounting for the remaining 55% of demand and SUVs accounting for the majority (largely due to the introduction of the new GLC SUV). In the previous year, 4% of sales were made up of EV models. The EQS, EQE SUV, and EQB SUV are the current models in Mercedes’ EQ electric lineup.
News & Top StoriesTo view the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift in person, visit your neighborhood dealership.
For the Sonet facelift, Kia is currently taking orders; prices should be revealed by the middle of January.
With the exception of the prices, which should also be revealed by mid-January, Kia has already disclosed the entire Sonet facelift. Before the official release, customers can also reserve the updated SUV in advance for a nominal fee of Rs 25,000. Since the 2024 Kia Sonet has started to arrive at dealerships, you can now view one in person.
With the exception of the updated alloy wheel design, the profile of the Kia Sonet is virtually identical to the previous model. The Sonet facelift now has a revised rear bumper and connected LED taillights on the back.
Interior
The Kia Sonet facelift has only seen minor changes to the upholstery and climate control panel. The dashboard layout is still the same. The SUV’s new features include ventilated front seats and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The outgoing model of the Sonet comes equipped with wireless charging and a single-pane sunroof.
The 2024 Sonet boasts six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and level 1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which include blind spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and forward collision warning.
The Sonet that arrived at the dealership is a diesel-automatic model, as can be seen in the picture. Three transmission options are available for this 1.5-liter diesel engine, which produces 116 PS and 250 Nm. They are a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), and a 6-speed automatic. Additional engine choices include a 1-liter turbo-petrol unit (120 PS / 172 Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT), and a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (83 PS / 115 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Competitors & Anticipated Price
Priced from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia Sonet facelift is anticipated to cost more. It will still compete against vehicles like the Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, and Tata Nexon.
News & Top StoriesHonda Increases City Prices As Well, Ending Their Introductory Prices
The Elevate’s base variant is most affected by the price increase, which can reach up to Rs 58,000.
- Honda has raised the City’s pricing by Rs 8,000 all at once.
- The current pricing range for the sedan is Rs 11.71 lakh to Rs 16.19 lakh.
- The current price range for the SUV is between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.40 lakh.
It’s almost become standard practice for automakers to raise the prices of their vehicles as January approaches, and 2024 is no different. Honda has now raised the pricing of some of its models, following in the footsteps of Skoda and Citroen. The Elevate SUV’s introductory pricing have ended, and the only other Honda vehicle impacted by this adjustment is the City – Honda Increases City Prices
Elevate
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11 lakh | Rs 11.58 lakh | +Rs 58,000 |
| V | Rs 12.11 lakh | Rs 12.31 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.21 lakh | Rs 13.41 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 13.70 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.60 lakh | Rs 14.80 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.90 lakh | Rs 15.10 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16 lakh | Rs 16.20 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT DT | Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 16.40 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
- The Honda Elevate‘s base model is now Rs 58,000 more expensive.
- The remaining variants’ prices have all been raised by Rs 20,000 by Honda.
City
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11.63 lakh | Rs 11.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V | Rs 12.51 lakh | Rs 12.59 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition | Rs 12.57 lakh | Rs 12.65 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition CVT | Rs 13.82 lakh | Rs 13.90 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.76 lakh | Rs 13.84 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.63 lakh | Rs 13.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.88 lakh | Rs 14.96 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.86 lakh | Rs 14.94 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16.11 lakh | Rs 16.19 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
- The Honda City‘s price has increased by Rs 8,000 across the board.
- The price increase also applies to the sedan’s unique Elegant Edition.
Honda may start raising the prices of the other models as well, even though it has only raised the prices of the City sedan and the Elevate SUV thus far – Honda Increases City Prices
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 StoriesRenault Car’s Are Being Offered With Benefits Of Up To Rs 65,000 This January
The offers include benefits such as cash discount, exchange bonus, loyalty bonus, and corporate discount
- Maximum benefits on the Renault Kiger cars are available up to Rs 65,000.
- Customers who purchase a Renault Triber or Kwid can save up to Rs 62,000.
- All deals are good through January 31, 2024.
You’re in luck if you were planning to buy a Renault last month but were unable to take advantage of the year-end deals! The Renault Kwid, Renault Triber, and Renault Kiger are the three models to which the automaker has now extended its January offers. This month, the Kiger is carrying the greatest benefits. Let’s examine the model-specific offer details.
Renault Kwid
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Loyalty Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 12,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 62,000 |
- All Renault Kwid variants are eligible for the aforementioned offers, with the exception of the base-spec RXE variant.
- You can get the hatchback’s Urban Night version with exchange and loyalty bonuses.
- Only the loyalty bonus is applicable to the RXE variant.
- The price range for the Renault Kwid is Rs 4.70 lakh to Rs 6.45 lakh.
Renault Triber
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Loyalty Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 12,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 62,000 |
- The aforementioned offers are valid for all Renault Triber models, with the exception of the base-spec RXE model.
- Although the MPV Urban Night edition receives exchange and loyalty bonuses, it is not eligible for corporate or cash discounts.
- The Triber’s base-spec RXE version can only be obtained with a loyalty bonus.
- The Renault Triber is priced between Rs 6.33 lakh and Rs 8.97 lakh.
Renault Kiger
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 25,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Loyalty Bonus | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 65,000 |
- The maximum monetary benefit of up to Rs 25,000 is being extended to the Kiger.
- All of the aforementioned maximum benefits apply to every subcompact SUV variant, with the exception of the RXE trim, which is the base model.
- Customers can receive exchange and loyalty bonuses for the Kiger’s Urban Night edition, but the RXE variant is limited to loyalty bonuses.
- The price range for the Renault Kiger is Rs 6.50 lakh to Rs 11.23 lakh.
Take note:
- All Renault vehicles come with a Rs 5,000 rural discount, which cannot be paired with the corporate discount.
- All cars are eligible for a discount of Rs 10,000 under the “R.E.Li.V.E” scrappage program.
- The discounts listed above may change based on the state and city; for more information, get in touch with the Renault dealership that’s closest to you.
- Every price is ex-showroom in Delhi.