How 2024 Hyundai CRETA fares against rival SUVs
What's the story
Hyundai has introduced the 2024 CRETA in India.
With prices ranging between Rs. 10.99 lakh and Rs. 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom), the SUV is one of the top contenders in the mid-size segment.
It rivals the likes of Kia Seltos, SKODA KUSHAQ, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Tata Nexon.
Here's a look at what each car offers.
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Firstly, let's take a look at Hyundai CRETA
The 2024 Hyundai CRETA features bumper-mounted LED headlights with H-shaped DRLs, chromed door handles, sequential indicators, connected-type LED taillamps, and new-age 17-inch dual-tone razer-cut wheels.
Inside, it gets semi-leatherette upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, paddle shifters, a start/stop button, and a larger 10.25-inch infotainment panel.
It is backed by a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol, a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-liter diesel motor.
Rival #1
Tata Nexon: Price begins at Rs. 8.1 lakh
Tata Nexon looks sharper with a sleek blacked-out grille, bumper-mounted projector LED headlamps, sequential LED DRLs, a shark-fin antenna, connected LED taillamps, and 16-inch diamond-cut wheels.
Its spacious cabin has a minimalist dashboard, ventilated front seats, voice-assisted sunroof, touch-sensitive AC controls, a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo, and six airbags.
The SUV draws power from a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol and 1.5-liter turbo-diesel engine.
Rival #2
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: Price starts at Rs. 10.7 lakh
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara sports a chrome-surrounded grille, an all-LED lighting setup, roof rails, silvered skid plates, a shark-fin antenna, and 17-inch designer wheels.
The five-seater cabin of the SUV gets a 9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment panel, a wireless charger, a panoramic sunroof, six airbags, and a head-up display.
It runs on a 1.5-liter, K-series, mild-hybrid petrol engine and a 1.5-liter, TNGA, strong-hybrid setup.
Rival #3
Kia Seltos: Price begins at Rs. 10.9 lakh
Kia Seltos features a muscular hood, a new-age "Tiger Nose" grille, sweptback LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, LED fog lamps, connected-type LED taillamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Its sporty cabin gets a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a Bose sound system, and a dual 10.25-inch screen setup.
Powering the SUV is a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol, a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-liter diesel engine.
Rival #4
Volkswagen Taigun: Price starts at Rs. 11.7 lakh
Volkswagen Taigun flaunts a typical SUV silhouette and gets projector LED headlights, eyebrow-like DRLs, a sleek chromed grille, roof rails, and 17-inch diamond-cut designer wheels.
Inside, it has powered front seats, a 10-inch infotainment panel with wireless connectivity options, a subwoofer with an amplifier, an electric sunroof, and footwell illumination.
It is powered by a 1.0-liter, TSI turbo-petrol or 1.5-liter, TSI EVO turbo-petrol motor.
Rival #5
SKODA KUSHAQ: Price begins at Rs. 11.9 lakh
SKODA KUSHAQ showcases the brand's modern design philosophy and sports a chrome-surrounded butterfly grille, dual-pod LED headlight units, silvered skid plates, roof rails, 17-inch alloy wheels, and wrap-around LED taillights.
Its five-seater cabin has an electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, a wireless charger, a 10.0-inch infotainment system, and six airbags.
The SUV runs on a 1.0-liter TSI or a 1.5-liter TSI EVO powerplant.