Hyundai Motor India has revised the variant lineup of the Hyundai Creta for the 2026 model year, discontinuing the SX Tech and SX(O) trims. Following this update, the popular SUV is now available in seven variants: E, EX, EX(O), S(O), SX, SX Premium, and the range-topping King trim.
The update does not include any major design or mechanical changes but appears to be part of Hyundai's effort to simplify the Creta lineup and streamline variant positioning. Over time, the Creta range had expanded with multiple overlapping trims and feature combinations, which could sometimes make the buying decision slightly confusing for customers. With this revision, Hyundai seems to be focusing on a cleaner and more straightforward variant structure.
Price Range and Discontinued Variants
Prices now range from Rs 10.79 lakh to Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The S petrol and diesel manual trims, E diesel manual, and S(O) Knight Edition have been discontinued. The company has also removed all SX Tech and SX(O) variants, along with select special editions such as the King Limited 1.5 petrol CVT, King 1.5 Turbo DCT, King Limited 1.5 Turbo DCT, and King Knight diesel automatic. The Hyundai Creta Summer Edition, which was introduced last month, continues to remain on sale in multiple variants.
ADAS Features Now Limited to King Variant
Following the removal of the SX Tech trim, ADAS features on the Hyundai Creta are now limited to the range-topping King variant. As a result, buyers seeking advanced driver assistance technology will need to opt for a higher-priced version of the SUV.
Powertrain Options
Talking about the powertrain, the Hyundai Creta is offered in three engine options:
- A 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine producing 160 hp of power and 260 Nm of torque.
- A 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 115 PS of power and 144 Nm of torque.
- A 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine delivering 116 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque.
Gearbox options include a 6-speed manual transmission (MT), intelligent manual transmission (iMT), continuously variable transmission (CVT, dubbed iVT), 6-speed automatic transmission (AT), and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Features and Safety
Features-wise, the top-spec variant gets twin 10.25-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system. Other features include dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, steering-mounted controls, multi-colour ambient lighting, a Bose sound system, powered driver's seat, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Blue Link connected car technology, voice commands, over-the-air (OTA) updates, air purifier, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and much more. In terms of safety, the SUV gets six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, traction control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and Level-2 ADAS features.
