The Hyundai Creta recently received a mid-lifecycle update in India adopting a boxier stance, improved technology, and a more potent powertrain option. The automaker unveiled the flagship N Line trim which has a more extensive visual differentiation than ever before while featuring a sportier chassis setup and being available with the most potent powertrain.
The Creta N Line has a different face compared to the standard trims. The highlight is the significantly slimmer honeycomb grille which is connected to the lower portion of the split headlighs. As a result, the Hyundai emblem appears to be smaller and is positioned lower than in other Creta models. The aluminum-style skid plate has also grown in size, and the lower part of the bumper gained discreet red accents.
Changes on the rest of the bodywork are limited to sportier side skirts and rear bumper extensions with matching red inserts. There is also a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels, red brake calipers, twin tailpipes, an exclusive Thunder Blue exterior shade as part of a bi-tone treatment, and several N Line emblems complementing the “WRC-inspired design” of the SUV.
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2024 Hyundai Creta N Line
Hyundai has yet to show us the interior of the Creta N Line but we expect a dark-themed cabin with red accents, aluminum pedals, and more N Line emblems. Being a high-spec trim, it will benefit from the entire ADAS suite, the new digital cockpit with dual 10.25-inch displays, and generous equipment.
The Creta is available with three powertrain options in India, but only the most powerful of the three will be offered in the N Line. The turbocharged 1.5-liter T-GDi gasoline engine which was introduced with the recent facelift makes a respectable 158 hp (118 kW / 160 PS) and 253 Nm (186.6 lb-ft) of torque. This is a lot more potent than the 113 hp (85 kW / 115 PS) of the 1.5-liter MPi gasoline and 1.5-liter CRDi diesel found in lesser trims.
The turbo 1.5 T-GDi is exclusively available with a seven-speed DCT automatic, but Autocar India reports that a six-speed manual option might be added to the lineup. As with other N Line trims, Hyundai is expected to offer a version-specific chassis setup with stiffer suspension and sharper steering improving the driving dynamics of the Creta. This is what differentiates the Korean model from high-spec trims of rival SUV offerings like the Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo and the Kia Seltos X Line whose sportiness is limited to aesthetics.
The Hyundai Creta N Line is available for pre-bookings, with its proper market launch in India scheduled for March 11. It is safe to assume that the N Line will be more expensive than the rest of the Creta lineup which is priced between Rs 11 Lakh and Rs 20.15 Lakh ($13,272-24,312).
