Hyundai’s Creta a fresh new face

Hyundai’s Creta a fresh new face Hyundai has introduced a fresh new face in their local SUV range: the all-new Creta, with eye-catching styling, extensive features and driving capabilities that are bound to make it an even more popular choice in this very competitive segment of the South African car market.

The new Creta comes in five derivatives with two specification levels – Premium and Executive. A 1,5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1,5-litre turbocharged diesel engine and a 1,4 turbocharged petrol engine are the power sources for the range. They are used in combination with a manual transmission, an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) and a dual-clutch automatic transmission for the flagship Creta TGDI Executive.

The first-generation Creta was an immediate volume-seller in Hyundai's South African SUV range since its launch in 2017. After a slight mid-term facelift the following year, the new, second-generation Creta arrives on our shores at the end of 2020 with striking exterior looks that bears the styling DNA of its bigger SUV siblings – the Tucson and Santa Fe – as well as the smaller Venue.

All together 14 811 units of the first-generation Creta was sold in South Africa since its launch in 2017.

Not only the exterior, but also the spacious cabin of the new Creta received a complete redesign, which is slightly longer and wider than its predecessor. The neat, minimalistic facia of the new Creta's centre console and instrument panel is impressive and creates a tranquillity that adds to the enjoyment of the solid, smooth ride qualities of the vehicle.

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