Launch alert: Hyundai Creta N Line enters Indian market with four variants, starting at ₹16.82 lakh

The Hyundai Creta N Line has been launched in four variants. The Creta N Line N8 is priced at ₹16.82 lakh ex-showroom for the manual variant and ₹18.32 lakh for the automatic variant. The Creta N Line N10 is priced at ₹19.34 lakh for the manual variant and ₹20.30 lakh for the automatic variant.

The Hyundai Creta N Line features a redesigned sleek rectangular grille at the front and a new bumper with an aggressively styled skid plate with red inserts. The car also gets red front and rear brake callipers and door sills. The bumper has also been redesigned and now comes with dual exhaust tips. The car retains the connected LED tail lamp from the standard variant.

This is the third car from the company to get the N Line treatment, after the i20 and the Venue. The N Line models from Hyundai are known for their styling and performance upgrades, as well as sporty design elements and enhanced power. The Hyundai Creta N Line competes with the likes of the Skoda Kushaq, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, MG Astor and other cars in its segment.

The Hyundai Creta N Line is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that delivers 160 PS power and 253 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated with either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DCT option.

Hyundai has also revamped the interiors in the Creta N Line while retaining the layout used in the standard variant. The N Line variant gets a black dashboard with red stitching and highlights, giving it a distinct look. The car comes with a bespoke three-spoke steering wheel. The steering wheel, seat covers and the gear knob are equipped with N badging.

The Hyundai Creta N Line offers a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and more.

In terms of safety, the Hyundai Creta N Line features six airbags, Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), front and rear parking sensors, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and electronic stability control.

While the Hyundai Creta N Line enters a crowded mid-size SUV market, the outlook for the auto industry as a whole remains positive in 2024. Therefore, the new version of a dominant player like Creta is expected to receive a positive response from the Indian markets.