2nd-gen Hyundai Creta bookings cross the 1.15 lakh mark

Hyundai has sold over 5.20 lakh units of the Creta since 2015.

Hyundai has announced that it has received over 1.15 lakh bookings for the new Creta.

The company has stated that the demand for the second generation Creta has been strong since its launched in March this year. From May - September 2020, it has been the best selling model in its segment. Last month, the carmaker sold 12,325 units.

During the period of January - September 2020, Hyundai's market share in the SUV segment increased to 26%. Since the launch of the first generation Creta in 2015, Hyundai has sold over 5.20 lakh units of this crossover.

The second generation Creta is available in 7 petrol and 5 diesel variants, with prices starting at Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The SUV comes with three engine options. These include a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 113 BHP and 144 Nm, a 1.4-litre, turbo petrol that makes 138 BHP and 242 Nm and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that puts out 113 BHP and 250 Nm. The petrol engines are available with 6-speed manual, 7-speed DCT and a CVT, while the diesel engine comes with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.