The Hyundai Creta Gets A New Mid-Spec SX Executive Trim

Published June 21, 2021
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The new trim, available in both petrol and diesel, is priced at Rs 13.18 lakh and Rs 14.18 lakh respectively

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This trim misses out on an infotainment system, but features steering-mounted audio controls and six speakers.
Other notable features include a panoramic sunroof, cruise control and auto climate control.
It is offered with 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options, paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The new variant is positioned between the S and second-to-top SX in the lineup.
Priced at a premium of Rs 78,800 over the SX counterpart.
Alternatives include the Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and Tata Harrier

Hyundai India has introduced a new mid-spec SX Executive variant to the Creta lineup. It is based on the second-to-top SX trim and sits between the S and SX variants. The Creta SX Executive is priced from Rs 13.18 lakh to Rs 14.18 lakh (ex-showroom), Rs 78,800 more affordable than the SX variant.

Here’s how it slots in the Creta lineup:

Variant	Petrol	Diesel
E	Rs 9.99 lakh	Rs 10.51 lakh
EX	Rs 10.96 lakh	Rs 11.91 lakh
S	Rs 12.19 lakh	Rs 13.19 lakh
SX Executive (New)	Rs 13.18 lakh	Rs 14.18 lakh
SX	Rs 13.97 lakh	Rs 14.97 lakh
SX CVT / 6-speed AT	Rs 15.45 lakh	Rs 16.45 lakh
SX (O)	--	Rs 16.25 lakh
SX (O) CVT / 6-speed AT	Rs 16.66 lakh	Rs 17.66 lakh
SX Turbo DCT	Rs 16.67 lakh	--
SX (O) Turbo DCT	Rs 17.71 lakh	--

*All prices, ex-showroom, India

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While the SX Executive might be more affordable than the SX, it misses out on an infotainment system. However, Hyundai has still provided the SX Executive with steering-mounted audio controls and six speakers. So one can use the extra cash and invest in a decent head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

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Apart from that, the SX Executive also misses out on chrome door handles, the Arkamys sound system, and a burglar alarm.

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This variant also comes with features such as wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, auto air conditioning, and cruise control. It also features puddle lamps, LED headlamps with LED DRLs, auto-folding ORVMs, 17-inch silver-finished alloy wheels, and rear disc brakes.

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Safety is taken care of by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking camera with parking sensors, and hill assist.

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Under the hood, the SX Executive comes with a 115PS/144Nm 1.5-litre NA petrol engine and a 115PS/250Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both engines are offered with a sole 6-speed manual gearbox. While other variants also get these engines, a few get the option of the 140PS/242Nm 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit. Automatic transmissions include 7-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol, CVT for the NA petrol, and 6-speed torque converter for the diesel unit.

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Hyundai retails the Creta from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.70 lakh (ex-showroom). It takes on the likes of the Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Tata Harrier, Nissan Kicks, and the Skoda Kushaq.

*All prices, ex-showroom Delhi