The Hyundai Creta lineup has been revised in India, with Hyundai discontinuing the SX Tech and SX(O) variants while updating prices across select trims. This adjustment brings down the number of Creta variants, reducing them from nine to seven, and Level 2 ADAS features are no longer available on mid-spec trims. This matters because buyers looking for advanced safety technology will now have to move to more expensive versions of the SUV. The update also changes the overall pricing and feature distribution strategy of one of India’s highest-selling mid-size SUVs.
Hyundai Creta Variant Lineup Reduced To Seven
Hyundai has removed the SX Tech and SX(O) trims from the Creta range. Earlier, these variants sat between the regular SX and top-spec trims, offering premium features at comparatively
lower prices. Following the revision, the Creta is now available in seven broad variants: E, EX, EX(O), S(O), SX, SX Premium and King.
The biggest impact is on ADAS accessibility. The SX Tech trim previously offered Level 2 ADAS at prices ranging between Rs 15.69 lakh and Rs 17.22 lakh (ex-showroom). With its discontinuation, buyers wanting these features now need to move to the top-spec King variant, increasing the entry price for ADAS-equipped Creta versions by up to Rs 1.48 lakh.
For buyers, this means fewer intermediate choices in the upper-mid trim range and a clearer separation between standard and premium variants.
Prices Revised Across Select Variants
Alongside the lineup reshuffle, Hyundai has revised prices on several existing variants. According to updated pricing lists, some trims have become costlier by Rs 9,100 to over Rs 57,000 depending on engine and transmission combination.
For example, the S(O) diesel automatic variant has received a Rs 57,900 increase, while the SX Premium petrol manual variant now costs Rs 54,900 more than before. Smaller hikes have also been introduced on SX petrol manual and S(O) petrol trims.
The changes suggest Hyundai is repositioning the Creta’s premium equipment towards higher trims while simplifying the overall buying structure.
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Engines Remain Unchanged
Mechanically, the Creta remains unchanged despite the lineup revision. Hyundai continues offering the SUV with three engine options: a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol as well as a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Transmission choices include manual, CVT, torque converter automatic and 7-speed DCT options depending on the variant.
In practical terms, the update is more about feature packaging and pricing than product changes. Buyers looking for ADAS and premium features now face higher acquisition costs, while those opting for lower and mid-spec trims are unlikely to see major usability differences.
The revision also reflects a broader industry trend where manufacturers are reducing variant complexity and concentrating advanced features into fewer high-margin trims.
