Let’s be honest about choosing a CRETA
Hyundai Creta 2025 which variant to buy this guide explains engines, transmissions, ADAS and the best variants for your budget and driving.
You’re here because you’re confused. That’s not your fault. Hyundai sells 11 variants of the CRETA across three engines and four transmissions. There’s a base car that’s surprisingly safe, mid trims that make the most sense, and top variants that throw in everything short of a massage chair. Sorting this out shouldn’t need a degree.
Clear, practical, and focused without jargon or feature overload. Begin with your driving pattern, define a budget, and choose the trim that matches real needs’ features you’ll actually use.
Step 1: Pick the right engine (this matters more than trim)
1) The Regular Petrol – 1.5 MPi (115 PS): the easy, quiet one
What it feels like: Calm, smooth, and totally fuss-free in the city.
Who it suits: People who do mostly city runs, drive under ~15,000–18,000 km/year, and want a comfortable, low-upkeep car.
Why it’s great: It’s the cheapest to buy and cheapest to maintain. With the IVT automatic, it’s the smoothest box for traffic (no jerky shifts, no low-speed head-nod). Excellent pick if the family will share the car and you want something intuitive.
Reality check: It won’t pin you to the seat. It’s not meant to. It’s the “does everything without drama” choice, and that’s perfect for most people.
2) The Diesel – 1.5 U2 CRDi (116 PS/250 Nm): the long-distance pro
What it feels like: Strong low-end torque that makes moving a loaded car easy. It feels unbothered at highway speeds and sips fuel.
Who it suits: You drive a lot think >20,000 km/year or frequent intercity runs. You haul people and luggage, and you want economy plus range.
Why it’s great: On the highway, the diesel is effortless. Overtakes are easy, the motor is relaxed, and range is excellent. If you keep cars 5–7 years, the fuel savings are real and sustained. The AT option (torque converter) is butter-smooth, especially for city-plus-highway owners.
Reality check: Diesel costs more upfront. If you drive under ~15,000 km/year, the math may not work. If you drive a lot, it does.
3) The Turbo Petrol – 1.5 T-GDi (160 PS/253 Nm): the enthusiast’s pick
What it feels like: Noticeably quicker, with strong mid-range shove. Overtakes are satisfying.
Who it suits: You want performance, you enjoy driving, and you’re okay spending for it.
Important availability note: On the current lineup here, Turbo is only offered with the 7-speed DCT in the King variant. If you want the fast one, you’re looking at the King (not King Knight).
Why it’s great: It makes the CRETA feel special on open roads; the DCT keeps it alert and engaging.
Reality check: DCTs aren’t at their best in crawling traffic; feather the throttle and it’s fine, but if you do 90% bumper-to-bumper, you’ll actually be happier in the Petrol IVT or Diesel AT.
Step 2: Choose your variant ladder and don’t overpay for fluff
Hyundai’s 11 variants are spread across three practical buckets. Here’s the ladder in one glance, followed by friendly detail so you don’t have to decode anything.
Basic: E, EX, EX(O)
Mid: S(O), S(O) Knight, SX, SX Tech
Top: SX Premium, SX(O), King, King Knight
Across the range, core safety is excellent: 6 airbags, ESC/VSM, HAC, TPMS, rear disc brakes standard from the base car up. That’s a big reason CRETA sells so well it’s not bare-bones at the bottom.
BASIC – E / EX / EX(O)
E: The bare minimum
Who it’s for: Tightest budgets, fleet, or driver-only usage.
Why we rarely recommend it: No factory infotainment; you’ll end up adding aftermarket bits that never integrate as cleanly. The only truly “wow” thing here is safety coverage at the price (six airbags etc.), but for most families the cabin will feel too basic.
EX: Where a “real” family CRETA starts
Why it makes sense: You get a proper 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and all the core safety. It’s a no-nonsense daily car if you’re okay with manual.
What’s missing: Factory rear camera is the common pain point at this rung; if you can live with adding a good aftermarket camera (or you’re confident in tight spots), EX is strong value.
EX(O): The smart step-up for sunroof and automatics
What changes vs EX: You unlock automatic transmissions (IVT for petrol, AT for diesel as mapped) and get the smart panoramic sunroof. From here upward, you have the everyday conveniences most owners want, including a factory camera package where your mapping enables it.
Why buy it: If you must have auto and love the sunroof without jumping to the mid-variants, EX(O) is the cheapest “auto + pano” combination.
Basic verdict :
Best tight-budget manual: EX (add a camera later if needed)
Best tight-budget automatic / sunroof: EX(O) (petrol IVT or diesel AT depending on usage)
MID – S(O) / S(O) Knight / SX / SX Tech
This is the sweet spot for most buyers. You get everyday comforts, cabin polish, and the going-to-work features that genuinely matter.
S(O): City-friendly family trim
Why people like it: Dual-zone climate control, smart key + push start, sunroof, good infotainment, and the car starts feeling “premium” inside. If you’re mainly in city traffic, the petrol IVT here is a peach to live with; if you mix in highway runs and more kilometers, diesel MT/AT in adjacent variants may be smarter.
S(O) Knight: The style play
What it is: The blacked-out look matte black alloys, black exterior bits, all-black interior with brass accents, red calipers, and Knight badging.
Important availability note: In this mapping, Knight is manual-only. Buy it because you love the look and can live with a manual.
SX: The “Goldilocks” trim (the one that just works)
What you get: This is where the CRETA turns into a proper premium daily: rear camera, LED headlamps with horizon DRLs, 17-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, smart key, cruise control, reclining rear backrest, rear sunshade and a cabin that feels special.
Who should buy it: If you read this guide thinking, “I don’t want to overthink,” SX is the safe, happy choice across engines and transmissions supported in your sheet (Petrol MT, Petrol IVT where offered, Diesel MT).
SX Tech: The safety/tech leap (Level-2 ADAS)
Why it’s special: It adds Level-2 ADAS (19 functions) the stuff you actually notice in real life: Forward Collision Warning and Auto Braking, Blind-spot Warning/Avoidance, Lane Keep and Lane Follow, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, plus dashcam, Bose 8-speaker audio, and the 10.25-inch AVN experience.
Who should buy it: If you do regular highway or you value modern safety, SX Tech is worth the delta over SX. For city-heavy owners who still want the safety net, pick Petrol IVT SX Tech; for balanced city/highway and more kilometers, Diesel MT SX Tech is a superb pairing.
Mid verdict :
Best balance for most: SX
Safety/tech first: SX Tech
Looks first (manual OK): S(O) Knight
TOP- SX Premium / SX(O) / King / King Knight
If you’re here, you want the full experience: comfort, convenience, tech, and polish.
SX Premium – Comfort-forward (no ADAS)
Adds: Ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, power driver seat, Bose audio, premium trim touches.
Note: No Level-2 ADAS. If choosing between SX Premium and SX Tech, decide whether ventilated seats/comfort or ADAS safety matters more daily.
SX(O)-Luxury & visibility (no ADAS)
Gives you: 360° camera, Blind-spot View Monitor, dual 10.25″ screens, ventilated seats, 18″ alloys, Bose audio, rain-sensing wipers, connected features.
Why pick it: Max comfort + visibility + tech without ADAS. Ideal if you value the 360/BVM/vent seats combo over driver-assist features.
King – Power + luxury (+ ADAS)
Key differentiator: 1.5 Turbo GDi + DCT (exclusive to King), Level-2 ADAS, driver memory seat, passenger walk-in, rear seat table, other upmarket touches.
Best for: Enthusiasts wanting the quickest Creta and those who prioritize lux + ADAS.
King Knight – Ultimate style flex (+ ADAS, no Turbo)
What it is: All-black styling with top-end comfort/lux and Level-2 ADAS.
Note: No Turbo in King Knight it’s the most exclusive look, not the most powerful drivetrain.
Best for: Buyers who want presence + ADAS and can skip the Turbo.
Top verdict :
Comfort-first: SX Premium – ventilated seats, leather, power driver seat (no ADAS).
Luxury & visibility (no ADAS): SX(O) – 360° camera + Blind-spot View Monitor + dual 10.25″ screens.
Power + ADAS: King – Exclusive 1.5 Turbo GDi + DCT with Level-2 ADAS and luxury touches.
Style + ADAS (no Turbo): King Knight , all-black look, top comfort, Level-2 ADAS, maximum presence.
Quick-pick recommendations (tell me what to buy)
Quick-pick recommendations (tell me what to buy)
“I want maximum value without headaches.”
→ SX (choose Petrol IVT for city comfort; Diesel MT if you do long runs). It has the features you’ll actually use every day.
“Safety is non-negotiable.”
→ SX Tech (Petrol IVT for city bias, Diesel MT for highway bias). Level-2 ADAS, Bose, full-screen experience.
“I want everything and I’ll keep it for years.”
→ SX(O). No ADAS, but you get 360° camera + Blind-spot View Monitor + dual 10.25″ screens + ventilated seats + connected features the full comfort/visibility stack.
“I like style and I can drive a manual.”
→ S(O) Knight. Black-everything, manual-only buy it for the look.
“I’m an enthusiast.”
→ King (Turbo DCT). The only way to get the 160 PS turbo in this lineup, plus Level-2 ADAS and luxury touches.
“I want top trim presence with safety tech, not power.”
→ King Knight. Level-2 ADAS, all-black style, top-end comfort (Turbo not available).
“I’m stretching every rupee.”
→ EX (manual) or EX(O) (auto + pano sunroof). Core safety from base up; EX(O) is the cheapest sunroof + automatic Creta.
Petrol, Diesel, or Turbo decide with real-life math
Rule of thumb:
- <15,000 km/year → Petrol
- ≥20,000 km/year → Diesel
- 15,000–25,000 km/year (performance priority) → Turbo (King DCT) or Diesel based on your city–highway mix
Why this is sensible:
Diesel’s upfront premium (roughly in the ₹1.5–2 lakh band depending on city/trim) is justified only when you drive enough for fuel savings to pay it back over ~3–4+ years. If you do mostly city, the Petrol IVT is the smoothest day-to-day experience. If you crave performance and do open-road runs, the Turbo DCT is the most fun buy it for joy, not economy.
Automatic vs Manual how to pick without overthinking
Choose automatic if you live with stop-start traffic, share the car with family, or want maximum ease (knee/ankle comfort matters more than people admit).
– Petrol IVT = Silky in traffic.
– Diesel AT (torque converter) = Refined and robust, great for mixed city/highway.
– Turbo DCT = Most engaging, best for open roads; be gentle on the throttle in crawl.
Choose manual if you enjoy the involvement, want lower upfront cost, and your city traffic isn’t brutal. Great with Diesel MT for long-distance highwayers on a budget.
The tiny truths that save money (and regret)
Don’t buy diesel if you don’t drive. Under ~15k km/year, you’re paying a premium you won’t earn back.
If you love sunroofs, EX(O) is the cheapest sensible gateway; SX and up give you voice control and a more premium feel.
ADAS is worth it if you do highways or have family on board. The first time auto-braking or blind-spot warns you, you’ll be grateful.
Turbo plus grinding traffic is not heaven. It’s okay but not its natural habitat.
Test drive the exact engine + gearbox you’ll buy. An IVT, AT, and DCT feel completely different even with similar power.
Variant ladder in one paragraph (so you don’t scroll back)
- E / EX : Core safety across the board; EX adds usable infotainment. Both are manual-first value plays.
- EX(O) : Cheapest route to automatic + panoramic sunroof; everyday camera/comfort coverage kicks in from here.
- S(O) : Adds dual-zone AC and smart key; pick IVT for relaxed city use.
- S(O) Knight : Buy for the all-black theme (manual-only).
- SX : The sweet spot: rear camera, LEDs, 17″ alloys, cruise, rear seat recline, rear sunshade everyday luxury.
- SX Tech : Level-2 ADAS + Bose + 10.25″ AVN + dashcam; the safety/tech champion.
- SX Premium : Comfort boosters (ventilated seats, leather) but no ADAS; choose this vs SX Tech based on comfort vs safety.
- SX(O) : No ADAS, but bundles 360° camera, Blind-spot View Monitor, dual 10.25″ screens, ventilated seats, connected features, 18″ wheels.
- King : Turbo DCT (exclusive) + Level-2 ADAS and luxe touches (memory seat, passenger walk-in) the fast, fancy Creta.
- King Knight : Level-2 ADAS, full black theme, top comfort; no Turbo buy for presence, not pace.
Creta Colors
Creta Exterior
Creta Interior
Honest answers to questions people actually ask
I do 1,200–1,500 km a month, mixed city/highway. Petrol or Diesel?
If those kilometers are mostly city, Petrol IVT (S(O) or SX Tech) will make you happier every single day. If they’re mostly highway, Diesel MT (EX(O) or SX) is hard to beat.
I’m anxious about parking. Which variant helps most?
SX(O) gives you 360-degree cameras plus Blind-spot View Monitor. If that’s above budget, SX/SX Tech have a solid rear camera and good visibility.
I want a black-theme CRETA but I need an automatic.
Here, S(O) Knight is manual-only. If you must have auto, consider standard S(O)/SX/SX Tech and add tasteful black accents later.
Bose and dual screens look cool. Are they must-haves?
Bose sounds genuinely better, and the 10.25-inch AVN is a sweet daily upgrade. The 10.25-inch cluster is more of a nice-to-have. If you’re choosing on budget, prioritize ADAS and camera coverage over the digital cluster.
Will bigger 18-inch wheels ride harsher?
A touch firmer than 17s, yes. Not a deal-breaker, but if ride comfort is top priority, SX/SX Tech on 17s are a great balance.
Detail features, Engine And Trim Plan
| Variant / Item | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5l MPi petrol MT | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | ● | – |
| 1.5l MPi petrol IVT | – | – | ● | ● | – | – | ● | ● | – | ● | ● |
| 1.5l U2 CRDi diesel MT | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | – | ● | ● | – | ● | – |
| 1.5l U2 CRDi diesel AT | – | – | ● | ● | – | – | – | – | ● | ● | ● |
| 1.5l Turbo GDi petrol DCT | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ● | – |
Safety Features : 1
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag : Driver & passenger | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Airbag : Side & curtain | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| ABS (Anti-lock braking system) with EBD | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Vehicle stability management (VSM) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hill-start assist control (HAC) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) highline | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear disc brakes | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Seat belt pretensioners – driver & passenger | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver anchor pretensioner | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Height adjustable front seat belts | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 3 Point seat belts (all seats) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Seatbelt reminder (all seats) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| ISOFIX | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Emergency stop signal (ESS) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Safety Features : 2
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed sensing auto door lock | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Inside door override (Driver only) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver power window with auto up down & safety | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Immobilizer | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Burglar alarm | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Central locking | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Day and night mirror | S | S | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Day and night mirror with telematics switches | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | – | – | – |
| Electro chromic mirror (ECM) with telematics switches | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Automatic headlamps | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Headlamp escort function | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear defogger with timer | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Puddle lamps with welcome function | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear parking sensors | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear camera with dynamic guidelines | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front parking sensors | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Driver rear view monitor (DRVM) | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
ADAS Features
| ADAS Features | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Forward Collision – Avoidance Assist – Car (FCA-Car) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Forward Collision – Avoidance Assist – Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Forward Collision – Avoidance Assist – Cycle (FCA-Cyl) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Forward Collision – Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Forward Collision – Avoidance Assist – Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Blind-spot Collision – Avoidance Assist (BCA) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC with S&G) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S* | – | – | S* | S* |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Rear Cross – Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Rear Cross – Traffic Collision – Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | S | S |
| Surround view monitor (SVM) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Blind-spot view monitor (BVM) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Dash cam | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S |
Exterior Features : 1
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R16 (D=405.6 mm) Steel wheel with wheel cover | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| R17 (D=436.6 mm) Black alloys | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| R17 (D=436.6 mm) Diamond cut alloys | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | – | – | – |
| R18 (D=462 mm) Diamond cut alloys | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | – |
| R18 (D=462 mm) Matte Black alloys | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Front & rear skid plate – Silver | S | S | S | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Front & rear skid plate – Black painted | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Lightening arch C-pillar – Silver | S | S | S | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Lightening arch C-pillar – Black painted | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Headlamps – Quad beam LED headlamp | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Headlamps – Projector headlamps | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| LED positioning lamp | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Horizon LED positioning lamp & DRLs | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED high mounted stop lamp (HMSL) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED tail lamps | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear horizon LED lamp | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED turn signal with sequential function | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED turn indicators on outside mirrors | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Exterior Features : 2
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated roof rails – Silver | – | – | – | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Integrated roof rails – Black painted | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Parametric radiator grille – Dark chrome | – | – | – | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Outside door handles – Chrome | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Outside door mirrors (ORVM) – Body colour | S | S | S | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Outside door mirrors (ORVM) – Black painted | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Side sill garnish – Silver | – | S | S | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Side sill garnish – Black painted | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Antenna – Shark fin | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Antenna – Micro roof | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Emblem – King | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | – |
| Emblem – Knight | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Red brake calipers – Front | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Red brake calipers – Rear | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Rear spoiler – Body colour | S | S | S | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| Rear spoiler – Black painted | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Dual tone pack (Black painted) – Lightening arch C-pillar | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Dual tone pack – Integrated roof rails | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Dual tone pack – Outside door mirrors | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Dual tone pack – Rear spoiler | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Interior Feature : 1
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interiors – Gray two-tone interiors | S | S | S | S | – | S | S | S | S | S | – |
| All-black interiors with brass-coloured inserts | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Seat upholstery – Fabric | S | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Seat upholstery – Semi leather ^ | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | – | – | – | – |
| Seat upholstery – Leather ^ | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | – |
| Exclusive black fabric seat upholstery | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Exclusive black leather ^ seat upholstery with brass-coloured highlights | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| Leather ^ pack – Steering wheel | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Leather ^ pack – Door armrest | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S |
| Leather ^ pack – Gear knob | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Height adjustable front headrest | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear headrest | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver seat adjust – Manual height adjust | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | – | – | – | – |
| Driver seat adjust – Electric 8-way | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S |
Interior Feature : 2
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporty metal pedals | – | – | – | – | S | – | – | – | – | – | S |
| 60 : 40 split rear seat | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2-step rear reclining seat | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear window sunshade | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Soothing amber ambient light | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear seat headrest cushion | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Inside door handles (Metal finish) | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Door scuff plates | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | – | – | – |
| Door scuff plates (Metal) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Rear parcel tray | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| D-Cut steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver power seat memory function | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S |
| Passenger seat electric 8-way adjust | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S |
| Passenger seat walk-in device | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S |
| Front row seat-back table with IT device holder & retractable cup holder | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S |
| Sliding front console armrest with storage | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S |
Comfort & Convenience Features : 1
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunroof – Smart panoramic | – | – | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sunroof – Voice-enabled smart panoramic | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Air conditioning – Manual | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dual zone automatic temperature control (DATC) | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front row ventilated seats | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S |
| Electric parking brake with auto hold | – | – | – | S* | S* | – | S* | S* | S | S | S |
| Smartphone wireless charger ** | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport) | – | – | – | S* | S* | – | S* | S* | S | S* | S* |
| Traction control modes (Snow, Mud, Sand) | – | – | – | S* | S* | – | S* | S* | S | S* | S* |
| Paddle shifters | – | – | – | S* | S* | – | S* | S* | S | S* | S* |
| Cruise control | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Keyless entry – Foldable key | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smart key with push button start and motion sensor | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Outside mirror – Electrically adjustable | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Outside mirror – Electric folding | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Outside mirror – Auto fold | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Comfort & Convenience Feature : 2
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front console armrest with storage | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote engine start with smart key | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear centre armrest with cup holders | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Electric tailgate release | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear AC vent | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| USB charger (C-type) – Front | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| USB charger (C-type) – Rear (x1) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | – | – | – |
| USB charger (C-type) – Rear (x2) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Power outlet | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear wiper and washer | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Motor-driven power steering – Tilt function | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Motor-driven power steering – Telescopic function | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Luggage lamp | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power windows – Front | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power windows – Rear | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Idle stop & go (ISG) | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Passenger vanity mirror | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Map lamps | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Room lamp | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| LED reading lamps (Rear) | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Sunglass holder | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Infotainment and Connectivity Feature
| Feature | E | EX | EX(O) | S(O) | S(O) Knight | SX | SX Tech | SX Premium | SX(O) | King | King Knight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.32 cm (8.0″) touchscreen infotainment system | – | S | S | S | S | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 26.03 cm (10.25″) HD audio video navigation system | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Bose premium sound 8 speaker system with front central speaker & sub-woofer | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S |
| Smartphone connectivity – Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | – | S | S | S | S | S~ | S~ | S~ | S~ | S~ | S~ |
| Bluetooth connectivity | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| JioSaavn music streaming | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Digital cluster – Digital cluster with colour TFT MID | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | – | – | – |
| Digital cluster – 26.03 cm (10.25″) Multi display digital cluster | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S |
| Front & rear speakers | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front tweeters | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hyundai Bluelink (Connected car technology) | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Voice recognition ** | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Steering wheel with audio & Bluetooth controls | – | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Over-the-air (OTA) updates for map and infotainment | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Home-to-Car (H2C) with Alexa # | – | – | – | – | – | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Final real talk (and why you’ll be happy)
If you strip away the noise, three things decide your happiness with the CRETA: how you drive (city vs highway, annual km), transmission feel (IVT vs AT vs DCT test them), and camera/safety coverage (parking plus ADAS if you do intercity).
Use that lens and the answer becomes simple. For most families who want comfort, features, and zero drama, SX is the Goldilocks. If you can stretch and you value safety tech, SX Tech is the modern sweet spot. If you’re done thinking and want all the goodies for 7–8 years of peace, SX(O) is the car you don’t second-guess. If your heart says “fast”, King (Turbo DCT) is the grin machine. If your wallet is tight but you want a proper CRETA, EX and EX(O) are the sensible entry doors with the safety fundamentals baked in.
Whatever you pick above SX, you’re not making a mistake. The key is to buy for how you actually drive not how you imagine you’ll drive once a year on that dream road trip. Take the test drive. Specs can’t tell you how the gearbox feels, how the visibility is at your height, or how the seat cools your back on a humid day. The CRETA lineup is strong; the right one for you is the one that matches your daily life, not a brochure check-box.
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