Hyundai Creta S+ Diesel AT
Hyundai has quietly launched the more
affordable version of the Hyundai Creta Diesel AT variant, which is based on
the S+ grade. It’s priced at INR 13.56 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), making it
around Rs. 1.06 lakh less expensive than the Creta SX+ Diesel AT.
This follows the launch of the petrol AT
variant (only in SX+), and comes at a time when there is an increasing demand
for SUVs equipped with automatic gearbox. So far, it was only available in the
top-end SX+ grade. With the diesel variant now available in the more affordable
S+ grade, more prospective customers can join the diesel AT bandwagon.
Compared to the SX+ grade, customers
will miss out on features such as projector headlamps, dual tone grille, push
button start, automatic climate control, and rear wiper in the S+ grade.
Regardless, it comes standard with a 7 inch touchscreen audio system with 6
speakers, bluetooth streaming, 1GB HDD, dual airbags, ABS and foglamps.
The Creta Diesel AT is packs a 1.6-litre
CRDi four cylinder engine coupled with a Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT). It
churns out 128 PS and 26.5 kgm (256 Nm) of torque, and is paired to a six-speed
automatic torque converter. According to reports, there appears to be a two
month waiting period for the Creta S+ AT currently.
