Hyundai Motor today launched the new CRETA Knight Edition with prices starting at Rs. 13 51 200 (ex-showroom). Celebrating the success of Hyundai as India’s No.1 SUV brand in 2021, the new CRETA Knight Edition stands testament as India’s highest selling SUVs of 2021 – CRETA that has been at the vanguard of SUV segment sales for many years.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said “It has been our steadfast endeavour to induce customer delight at every juncture of Hyundai’s 25-year rich legacy in India. With CRETA, Hyundai has elevated the aspirations of lakhs of Indian SUV buyers looking for The Ultimate SUV. As we truly believe in enriching customer experiences throughout their life, we have a vast portfolio of SUVs that cater to the diverse needs of new age customers, facilitating them to live the Hyundai SUV Life. With the launch of the new CRETA Knight Edition, we are once again offering customers an exciting choice of SUV that matches their aspirations with bold and sporty design enhancements.”
Mr. Garg, added, “As one of the highest selling SUVs since its launch in 2015, CRETA has spearheaded the growth of India’s SUV segment, becoming a household name for families across the nation. We are grateful to all our customers for their love and trust in brand Hyundai and we will spare no effort to ensure customer delight with every new product launch.”
Encapsulating a new statement in black, the new CRETA Knight Edition will be offered on a new S+ trim (MT Only) as well as the fully loaded SX (O) trim (IVT/AT Only) available with 1.5 l MPi petrol and 1.5 l U2 CRDi diesel engine options. Making a bold statement to the Hyundai SUV legacy, the new CRETA Knight Edition has been aesthetically enhanced to epitomize the opulence and respect commanded by the colour black, featuring bold and valiant exterior styling with:
· Front Radiator Grille: Black Gloss + Red Inserts
· Black Gloss Exterior Styling Elements
o Front & Rear Skid Plates
o Lightening Arch C-Pillar Garnish
o Side Sill Garnish
o Roof Rails
o Outside Rear View Mirrors
o Shark Fin Antenna
o Tail Lamp Inserts (Black)
· Body Colour Door handles
· Dark Chrome Emblem Finish
· Sporty Red Front Brake Callipers
· Dark Metal Coloured Alloy Wheels:
o S+ Trim – R16 (D=405.6 mm)
o SX(O) Trim – R17 (D=436.6 mm)
· Knight Edition Emblem
CRETA Knight Edition has been packaged to offer customers a heightened Ultimate SUV experience with standard delight features such as Smart Panoramic Sunroof, Trio beam LED Headlamps and Crescent glow LED DRL. Additionally, the new CRETA Knight Edition will elevate sporty and exciting in car experiences with the application of all black interiors with coloured AC vent inserts; coloured stitching/ piping for steering wheel and seats to add a sporty yet exclusive in cabin experience.
Hyundai will also introduce multiple feature changes to the MY’22 CRETA that include fitment of Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Highline) as standard across trims and offers Glossy Black Centre Console on SX (O) Trims, along with introduction of new Denim Blue color. Further, the company will introduce the highly innovative iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) on the CRETA 1.5 l Petrol S Trim to enhance customer choices across a spectrum of powertrain options. Now, the 2022 CRETA powered by 1.4 l T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT will also be available on a new an S+ variant with multiple additional features over the S Trim; including:
· Smart Panoramic Sunroof
· R16 (D=405.6 mm) Black Alloy Wheels
· Smartphone Wireless Charger
· Rear Disc Brakes
· Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
· Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
· Hill start assist control (HAC)
· Paddle Shifters
· Metal Pedals
· ORVM Electric Folding + Auto Fold
· Power Window Auto up/down
