Hyundai Motor PH unleashes new Creta

MANILA: Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) has launched the latest iteration of the Creta nameplate. 

Per the local wing of the South Korean carmaker, the crossover is touted as a vehicle for “young, goal-oriented individuals who are always on the go.” 

The unveiling of the new Hyundai Creta took place earlier today where it boasted its new look and enhanced features. Here are some of its notable updates. 

Exterior

Outside, the new Hyundai Creta sports a redesigned fascia. Its front end is highlighted by the black chrome Parametric Jewel Grille flanked by signature LED position lamps. 

The squarish face of the crossover is made more stout, thanks to a beefy chin. 

Onto its sides are blacked-out claddings, which come in the form of plastic wheel arches and side sill garnishes. They accentuate the vehicle’s two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 215/60 series tires. 

At the back, it gets a discreet spoiler with an integrated brake lamp, a decent sized window, taillamps that mimic the look of its front illumination, and a rear bumper that echoes the robust look of its bow. 

Interior

The cabin of the new Hyundai Creta looks modern while incorporating features that lean towards style and functionality. 

Welcoming the driver is a leather steering wheel (polyurethane for base variant) with multi-functional controls. Past it is a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster combined with a 10.25-inch LCD infotainment screen. 

Those who will be picking the entry-level model will get a 4.2-inch instrument panel and an eight-inch central display system. 

Keeping occupants comfortable are a set of leatherette seats (fabric for base trim). 

Powertrain

The new Hyundai Creta is powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine mated to the brand’s intelligent variable transmission.

It is able to dish out the following figures: 

Maximum power output (in horsepower [hp>)	113
Maximum torque (in Newton-meters [Nm>)	144

Safety

Here are the safety features offered by the new Hyundai Creta: 

• Cruise control (smart cruise control with stop-and-go for range-topping model)
• Reverse parking distance monitor 
• Rear-view monitor (surround view for top-of-the-line variant)
• Forward collision avoidance assist 
• Lane following assist 
• Lane keeping assist 
• Blind spot collision avoidance assist 
• Anti-lock braking 
• Electronic stability control 
• Hill-start assist 
• Tire pressure monitoring 

Hyundai Creta N-Line

HMPH also introduced a sporty N-Line variant of the Hyundai Creta. 

Aside from the standard-issue appointments, the top-grade model comes with the following features: 

• Multi-faceted reflector LED headlights with autolight control 
• LED daytime running lights 
• LED front center garnish lamp 
• Sequential turn signals 
• Dual-tip exhaust 
• Red brake calipers 
• N badges 

• 18-inch wheels 
• Seats with red piping 
• Dashboard with red  accents 
• Center console, shift knob with red trims 
• Steering wheel with red stitching 

The Hyundai Creta N-Line come with more than just cosmetic upgrades. Here are its powertrain specifications: 

Engine	1.5-liter turbocharged
Transmission	Seven-speed dual-clutch
Maximum power output (in hp)	157
Maximum torque (in Nm)	253

Further, the sporty crossover is equipped with traction mode select, so its would-be owners can tailor the performance of the vehicle to their needs. 

Variants, pricing

The new Hyundai Creta is offered in four variants. Here are their respective price tags: 

Hyundai Creta GL	P1.134 million
Hyundai Creta GLS	P1.254 million
Hyundai Creta Premium	P1.333 million
Hyundai Creta N-Line	P1.379 million

“Hyundai Motor Philippines is proud to continually diversify its line-up. As we launch the new Creta, we want to keep pushing for our vision to provide not just innovative mobility solutions, but more so, a vehicle line-up that caters to the needs of every Filipino and becoming their best partner on the road,” HMPH President Jiho Son said.

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