The 2018 Hyundai Creta was formally launched in
South Africa. The 2018 Hyundai Creta features a refreshed exterior with minor
design revisions. The facelifted model is recognised with its 'Cascade design'
grille, which is in addition to new projector headlamps, new LED DRL and
positioning lamps, new dual-tone bumpers, new 16-inch alloy wheels and tweaked
tail lamps.
Automatic climate control and premium features such
as 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, Smart Key Band, wireless phone charger and
6-way power driver’s seat aren’t available. That’s likely because South Africa
will get the Hyundai Kona that falls in the same segment, and Hyundai is saving
its premium features for the expensive alternative.
Hyundai South Africa offers two engine options for
the new Creta: 1.6-litre MPI and 1.6-litre U2 CRDI. The naturally aspirated
four-cylinder petrol engine produces 122 PS at 6,300 rpm and 150 Nm
of torque at 4,850 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission or a
6-speed automatic transmission. The turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine
develops 127 PS at 4,000 rpm and 260 Nm of torque at 2,750 rpm. It
sends power to the wheels via a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. An AWD
system is unavailable.
The Hyundai Creta is available in South Africa in
the 'Executive' grade, with prices starting at ZAR 3,39,000.
It will launch the Kona later this year.
2018 Hyundai Creta - Prices
- Creta 1.6L petrol MT - ZAR 3,39,000
- Creta 1.6L petrol AT - ZAR 3,59,000
- Creta 1.6L diesel AT - ZAR 3,99,900
