Worldwide, the Hyundai Creta has been doing well. While it’s not sold in its home country, it’s offered in what some people have been calling emerging countries. Its low price point, practicality, and design mean it’s a solid option for those looking for a subcompact crossover.
Of course, there are those who would like a bit more zing and flair in the Creta. To answer that, Hyundai has released a sportier version of it. Dubbed the Hyundai Creta N-Line, it has just been revealed in India.
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You might recall that the Indian-market Creta recently received a major facelift for the 2024 model year. That look is also applied to N-Line version. On top of the new looks, it gains styling upgrades that are said to be inspired by Hyundai’s World Rally Championship cars. This includes a sharper front bumper, an N-Line-specific grille, and a host of red highlights throughout the body.
18-inch wheels, also unique to the N-Line, are also included in the mix. N-Line badges then adorn the grille, fender, and tailgate to remind onlookers that this is the top-spec Creta. Dual exhaust pipes, a faux skid plate, and red brake calipers complete the look.
Inside, the Hyundai Creta N-Line gets an all-black interior with red highlights and stitches to give a sportier vibe. The rest of the cabin appears to be carried over from the standard model. That said, Hyundai India is quick to point out that it comes with six airbags.
As for the engine, there is nothing official yet. But based on the standard Hyundai Creta’s powertrain lineup, we reckon the 1.5-liter turbo petrol will be the main draw. It’s good for 158hp and 253Nm of torque, the same figures as the top-spec Verna/Accent. The lone transmission choice for that engine is a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.
Sadly, it doesn’t seem likely that the Creta N-Line will ever be sold in the Philippines or outside India, for that matter. Hyundai makes three distinct versions of the Creta, namely for Southeast Asia and Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America, and India. Philippine-spec Cretas are sourced from Indonesia, so the chances of the India-look model are slim to none unless Hyundai unifies the look and design of this model worldwide.
