[jailbird_fynix]

Hyundai has silently launched the Creta in a limited edition variant called the Sports Edition. The new Sports Edition comes across as Hyundai’s latest strategy to stay relevant in the face of new rivals like the Seltos from its sister brand Kia.

Features include black coloured ORVMs, silver finish roof rails, leather wrapped steering wheel, silver coloured AC vents, rear spoiler, new black seat fabric with Creta embossing, new front and rear skid plates, smoked projector headlamps, black and dark chrome grille and an electric sunroof. It also gets all the features from the SX variant like a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control and wireless charging.









The new Sports Edition will only be available in two colour options -- Phantom Black and Polar White with a Phantom Black roof. It is priced at Rs 12.78 lakh for the 1.6 petrol and Rs 14.13 lakh for the 1.6 diesel version.



Also note that the new variant is only available with the 6-speed manual gearbox and is based on the SX variant. The dual-tone variant attracts a premium of around Rs 11,000.

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[SaiSW]

Wow, ain't that a revelation. I guess these changes give it an additional 20 or so horsepower.

On the plus side, atleast they did not indulge in some truly horrific decals, unlike Maruti some years back. This is nothing more than an attempt to keep the creta relevant and well within the people's eyes, in face of some great competition.

[pannags]

Originally Posted by jailbird_fynix

Hyundai has silently launched the Creta in a limited edition variant called the Sports Edition. The new Sports Edition comes across as Hyundai’s latest strategy to stay relevant in the face of new rivals like the Seltos from its sister brand Kia.

The older sibling seems to be warming up to the ensuing rivalry.

If Hyundai wanted to make a really bold move, they should have offered these trims in AT. Would've warranted a consideration from those disappointed with the Seltos for the hotchpotch feature distribution.

Having said that, I must say Seltos eats Creta for breakfast as far as gadgetry goes.

[docprashant]

Extremely disappointed that there are no decals!! This is horrific considering that this is a limited edition 'Sports' variant. How on earth anyone is going to distinguish it as the V6 enabled monster it is. HMIL you need a lesson from MSIL in distinguishing your limited edition sports line up.

On a separate note which is the car with the most number of limited editions in India currently? My guess would be the VW Vento.

[NitinDev]

I'm looking for the same model here in Chennai. However, none of the dealers have this model anymore.

[ridehard]

Originally Posted by NitinDev

I'm looking for the same model here in Chennai. However, none of the dealers have this model anymore.

A bit off-topic. Nitin, are you aware of any BS4 clearance offers/discounts on the diesel Creta models?

[giri1.8]

I read it as "stock clearance edition". Pricing is still too close to Seltos, Hyundai could have used this chance to give it at HUGE discounted price, similar to VW's corporate editions.

[NitinDev]

Originally Posted by ridehard

A bit off-topic. Nitin, are you aware of any BS4 clearance offers/discounts on the diesel Creta models?

Yes. One dealer quoted close to 80k (With exchange offer) for SX 1.6 D. Its also mentioned in Creta's official site. Not sure whether to go grab the offer or pick the newbie Seltos HTX.

[ridehard]

Originally Posted by NitinDev

Yes. One dealer quoted close to 80k (With exchange offer) for SX 1.6 D. Its also mentioned in Creta's official site. Not sure whether to go grab the offer or pick the newbie Seltos HTX.

Thanks! If Seltos is you're preference, then 80k with exchange isn't much, to prefer the Creta over Seltos.

[Reinhard]

Originally Posted by giri1.8

Hyundai could have used this chance to give it at HUGE discounted price, similar to VW's corporate editions.

It would have been necessary only if the Creta D wasn't selling & needed any more discounts. From what I see on streets - it is still selling quite good & won't face a risk of backlog stocks. So obviously no more discounts yet...

Originally Posted by NitinDev

Not sure whether to go grab the offer or pick the newbie Seltos HTX.

Originally Posted by ridehard

Thanks! If Seltos is you're preference, then 80k with exchange isn't much, to prefer the Creta over Seltos.

@NitinDev - if I were you - I'd try and extract some more discount & buy insurance from outside (that would save a LOT further). And I'd buy the Creta still. Why? I would pick that 1.6 CRDi any day while its available. Do drive it once if you haven't yet. You'll love it.

[NitinDev]

Originally Posted by Reinhard

It would have been necessary only if the Creta D wasn't selling & needed any more discounts. From what I see on streets - it is still selling quite good & won't face a risk of backlog stocks. So obviously no more discounts yet...


@NitinDev - if I were you - I'd try and extract some more discount & buy insurance from outside (that would save a LOT further). And I'd buy the Creta still. Why? I would pick that 1.6 CRDi any day while its available. Do drive it once if you haven't yet. You'll love it.

Thanks! One dealer confirmed the availability of Sports dual tone. I'm going in tomorrow to check it out. Will try to push for more discounts.