The Hyundai's popular compact family car, the Creta, has received a mild facelift, although the range's line-up remainsunchanged.

Since its introduction in early2017, the Creta has found favour in the market (more than 8 000 units have been sold to date) thanks to its solid value proposition: it's a spacious, well equipped and -made vehicle, which was notably a finalist in its category of the 2017/18 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank.

What's New?

The aesthetic updates are relativelyminor: they include a bolder, cascading grille with a chrome bezel; a new front bumper with a dual-tone finish and bigger skid plates; redesigned fog lamps with C-shaped LED daytime running light surrounds; plus lower-profile roof rails.The rear aspect of the Creta has also been revised:the tail lamps are similarly shaped as before, but now includeLED detailing, the reflectors have been repositioned on the reprofiled bumper and the skid plate has been enlarged.

The new-spec Creta can be distinguished by its reprofiled bumpers/skid plates and lower-profile roof rails.

The interior has not changed dramatically; although it includes a few specification upgrades. Leatherupholstery is matched with a similarly-trimmed multifunction steering wheel that includes audio-, driver info menu and cruise control (a new addition) toggles. The side mirrors fold electrically, the rear-view mirror dips automatically and the locallysourced touchscreen setup (radio, MP3, auxiliary-,iPod and USB inputs, RDS, Bluetooth) can be updated with satnav functionality for R2 522.

Other features include rear park assist with areverse-view camera, dual front-, side- and curtain airbags and ABS with EBD, whileaft occupants benefit fromISOfixchild seat anchorage points, separate ventilation outlets, a pair of cupholders in the armrest and a 60:40-split seatback.

The new-look multifunction steering wheel now includes a toggle for the cruise control function.

All the derivatives in the range have the same spec (Executive) and although the engine and transmission combinations remain the same (a 90 kW/150 Nm 1.6-litre petrol with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic and a 94 kW/260 Nm 1.6-litre turbodiesel –automatic only), although the front suspension has an increased caster angle, while the rear damper geometries have been adjusted, for "smoother high-speed travel" and "increased lever ratio" respectively, Hyundai claims.

Prices for the Hyundai Creta in SA (September 2018)

These includea 5-year/90 000 km service plan, a7-year/200 000 km warranty (comprised of Hyundai’s 5-year/150 000 km warranty –with an extended 2-year/50 000 km drivetrain warranty) and roadside assistance for 5 years or 150000 km (whichever lapses first).

Further reading:

3 Reasons Why Hyundai Creta is #CarsAwards Finalist

Hyundai Creta vs Suzuki Vitara vs Renault Captur (2017) Comparative Video Review

Hyundai Creta (2017) Video Review

Compact Crossovers: Practical Hyundai Creta vs Stylish Toyota C-HR

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