The Hyundai Creta line-up in South Africa has had its prices quietly reduced, with the automaker’s local division also adding a pair of new Matte Edition derivatives…
In July 2024, Hyundai Automotive South Africa made headlines for reducing the starting prices of its Grand i10, i20 and Venue line-ups. Now, the South Korean firm’s local division has seemingly applied a similar strategy to its Creta range, repositioning this crossover while also adding new Matte Edition derivatives.
As a reminder, the Indonesian-built Creta portfolio – which received an early facelift in mid-2022 – had comprised 3 derivatives before this repositioning. Now, thanks to the arrival of 2 new Matte Edition variants, the local line-up grows to 5.
Perhaps more pertinent is the fact the range is somewhat more aggressively priced than previously. For instance, the entry-level Creta 1.5 Premium 6MT now starts at R449 900, making it a considerable R19 600 more affordable than before.
Next comes the Creta 1.5 Premium CVT, which has been repositioned R11 500 lower than before at R479 000. There’s also now a new Creta 1.5 Premium CVT Matte Edition, which is based on the aforementioned derivative and comes in at R484 000.
Finally, the Creta 1.5 Executive CVT now costs R519 900 (representing a more modest price reduction of R2 600), with the new Creta 1.5 Executive CVT Matte Edition topping the revised portfolio at R524 900.
As before, all Creta derivatives employ a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels. Offered in conjunction with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), this motor makes 84 kW and 144 Nm. The listed combined fuel economy is 6.5 L/100 km in the case of manual derivatives, with that figure improving to 6.3 L/100 km in the CVT variants.
From what we can tell, Hyundai Automotive SA has managed to reposition the Creta without drastically cutting its list of standard equipment. In fact, when comparing the 2022 specification sheet to the latest iteration, we found the Premium trim level had actually gained items such as faux-leather trim for the seats and steering wheel as well as LED daytime running lights and an electric folding function for the side mirrors.
This grade has furthermore scored a jam-protection function for the electric windows and a one-touch feature for the driver’s window. However, based on the latest spec sheet, we also noticed the Premium derivatives no longer come with an on-board trip computer.
What about the new Matte Edition variants? Well, there’s very little info available yet, but the key upgrade is, of course, the application of matte paint. Judging by the images we pulled from Hyundai Automotive SA’s website, the newcomers also feature a black finish for elements of the bumpers (front and rear) and the same hue for the 17-inch alloy wheels. We’ll have more details once the Matte Edition has officially launched locally later in November 2024…
How much does the Hyundai Creta now cost in SA?
| OUTGOING CRETA RANGE | REPOSITIONED CRETA RANGE |
| 1.5 Premium 6MT: R469 500 | 1.5 Premium 6MT: R449 900 |
| 1.5 Premium CVT: R490 500 | 1.5 Premium CVT: R479 000 |
| 1.5 Premium CVT Matte Edition: R484 000 | |
| 1.5 Executive CVT: R522 500 | 1.5 Executive CVT: R519 900 |
| 1.5 Executive CVT Matte Edition: R524 900 |
The prices above include a 5-year/150 000 km warranty, an additional 2-year/50 000 km powertrain warranty and a 4-year/60 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
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