Hyundai has expanded the Creta lineup in India with the launch of a new fully-loaded ‘King’ variant, priced from ₹17.89 lakh (ex-showroom). To mark the SUV’s 10-year journey in India, the brand has also introduced King Knight and King Limited Edition trims, along with feature updates to the Creta N Line.
Hyundai Creta King: New Flagship Variant
The Creta King becomes the new top-spec trim in the standard lineup and debuts an exclusive Black Matte paint option. Priced between ₹17.89 lakh and ₹20.61 lakh, depending on the powertrain, the King adds several premium features over the existing trims.
Key Highlights of Creta King
- Exterior: Larger 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, exclusive King emblem
- Interior: Sliding front centre armrest with storage, retractable seatback tray with cupholders and device holder
- Convenience: Memory function for driver’s seat, 8-way powered co-driver seat, dual-zone auto AC with touch-based panel
- Technology: Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, dashcam
Price Breakdown (Ex-Showroom):
- 1.5L Petrol MT – ₹17.89 lakh
- 1.5L Petrol CVT – ₹19.35 lakh
- 1.5L Diesel MT – ₹19.47 lakh
- 1.5L Diesel AT – ₹20.42 lakh
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol DCT – ₹20.61 lakh
Hyundai Creta King Knight: Darker & Sportier
The Creta King Knight builds on the King’s features but adds an all-black theme with matte black alloys and a Knight emblem. Prices range from ₹19.49 lakh to ₹20.92 lakh (ex-showroom).
This trim will be sold alongside the existing Creta Knight Edition, first introduced in September 2024.
Hyundai Creta King Limited Edition: Celebrating a Decade
To mark 10 years of Creta in India, Hyundai has launched the King Limited Edition. It carries forward all the features of the King trim but gets exclusive ‘King’ branding on:
- Seatbelt covers
- Headrest cushions
- Floor mats
- Key cover
Prices (Ex-Showroom):
- 1.5L Petrol CVT – ₹19.64 lakh
- 1.5L Diesel AT – ₹20.92 lakh
Hyundai Creta N Line: Feature Upgrade
The sportier Creta N Line has also received feature enhancements. Across all trims, it now gets:
- Dual-zone automatic AC
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Dashcam
Updated Prices (Ex-Showroom):
- N8 DCT – ₹19.70 lakh
- N10 MT – ₹18.46 lakh
- N10 DCT – ₹20.66 lakh
Engine & Transmission Options
The Hyundai Creta range continues with three engine options:
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L NA Petrol | 115 PS | 144 Nm | 6MT / CVT |
| 1.5L Diesel | 116 PS | 250 Nm | 6MT / 6AT |
| 1.5L Turbo Petrol | 160 PS | 253 Nm | 7DCT |
The Creta N Line uses the same 1.5L turbo petrol engine but also offers a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Rivals
The Hyundai Creta continues to face competition from:
- Kia Seltos
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
- Honda Elevate
- Skoda Kushaq
- Volkswagen Taigun
Conclusion
With the new King, King Knight, and King Limited Edition trims, Hyundai has made the Creta more feature-rich and stylish than ever. Combined with the N Line updates, the Creta is positioned to maintain its dominance in the compact SUV segment as it enters its second decade in India.
