Hyundai has added a new EX grade to the Creta. The
company is yet to update its website and the brochure, but reports from
Financial Express and Autocar India have revealed information about it. Previously, the Hyundai Creta was
available in E, E+, S, SX, SX Dual Tone and SX (O) grades. Now, the E grade has
been discontinued, which means that E+ is the new entry-level grade. As a
result, the entry price has gone up from INR 9,60,154* to INR 9,99,990*. The S
grade is also no longer on sale.
The E+ grade no longer features a 5.0-inch
touchscreen audio system with four speakers and two tweeters, steering-mounted
audio controls, map lamp, sunglass holder, a front USB charger and keyless
entry.
The EX grade is slotted above the E+ grade. When
purchased with the 1.6-litre Dual VTVT petrol engine, its key features include
front fog lamps with DRLs, a rear seat armrest with a cupholder, adjustable
rear headrests and a rear parking camera. A diesel engine is available in the
EX grade, but the reports don't mention whether it’s the 1.4-litre CRDi unit or
the 1.6-litre CRDi VGT unit or both.
On specifying the EX grade with a diesel engine, the
feature list expands to include a 5.0-inch touchscreen audio system, two
tweeters, steering mounted audio controls, front USB chargers and front power
outlet as well. The increase in the entry price of the Hyundai Creta will give more
room to the Hyundai Venue to play in. The new sub-4 metre SUV, scheduled to
reach showrooms on 21 May, is expected to have a starting price of under INR 8
lakh*
