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Hyundai Creta N Line Review – All Around Sporty Wholesomeness
It was at the beginning of this year that Hyundai launched the facelifted Creta SUV. Less than two months since that announcement, the Hyundai Creta N Line has now hit our roads.
So, is the new Hyundai Creta N Line just a load of cosmetic and feature changes? We drove the all-new Hyundai Creta N Line in the national capital of Delhi to find the answers for you.
Hyundai Creta N Line Review - What's Changed?
The major changes to the new Creta N Line come in the form of visual and feature upgrades that make the Hyundai an even more interesting option for India's SUV-obsessed car market.
The exterior of the Creta N Line sports new bumpers, more noticeable side skirts and a new set of 18-inch wheels that come shod in lower profile 215/55 R18 tyres. Head to the rear of the Hyundai Creta N and the prominent spoiler and twin-tip exhaust that ensure that the fruitier engine note is heard well by those you pass by.
The Hyundai Creta N Line is offered in three monotone colour options - Abyss Black Pearl, Atlas White and Titan Grey Matte, the last of which is exclusive to the N Line. There are also three dual-tone options: Atlas White, Shadow Grey and Thunder Blue - all of which get a contrasting black roof. All colour options feature red contrast sections on the bumpers and side skirts.
Step inside the Creta N Line and the red accents are a lot more prominent and are further highlighted by the red ambient lighting against the all-black theme of the cabin.
Other changes include a new N-badged steering wheel and gear lever along with metal pedals. The black leatherette upholstery on the seats also features the N logo along with red accents and contrast stitching.
The only mechanical changes to the new Hyundai Creta N Line compared to the regular Creta include a slightly tweaked suspension and steering setup and a new exhaust.
Hyundai Creta N Line Review - What's Remained The Same
The other features on the new Creta N Line (N10) remain the same as the top-spec Creta SX(O). These include the funky lighting system both at the front and the back that allows the Creta to look quite similar to Hyundai's larger Palisade SUV, at least from the front. Also seen are the grey bash plates that add a bit of a rugged look to the Creta.
Inside the creature comforts are the same with a large panoramic roof, ventilated front seats (the driver's seat is an 8-way powered unit), dual 10.25-inch screens for the instrumentation and infotainment, a dual-dash cam, dual-zone climate control, and an 8-speaker audio system from Bose.
Under the bonnet, the new Creta N Line retains the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that pushes out 158bhp at 5,500 rpm and 252Nm of peak torque between 1,500 and 3,500rpm. The engine is paired with either a 6-speed manual gearbox (18km/l claimed mileage) or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (18.7km/l claimed mileage).
Both manual and automatic powertrain options on the Creta N Line come with three driving and traction modes. The three driving modes are - Eco, Normal and Sport - while the three traction modes on offer are - Snow, Sand and Mud - though why you would need them on a city-dwelling SUV is anyone's guess.
The safety package remains the same with features like six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, 360-degree cameras, TPMS, electronic parking brake, and Level 2 ADAS all standard fit.
Hyundai Creta N Line Review - Driving Impressions
On the move, the Creta N Line offers a spirited drive to those willing to have fun behind the wheel. The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is as punchy as ever and the 7-speed DCT shifts through the gears swiftly, allowing those with a slightly heavier right foot to enjoy themselves on the go. For those wanting a bit more control, shifting the gear lever into Sport mode allows manual shifts through the paddles.
But all this is offered with the regular Creta as well. So how does the N Line differentiate itself from the regular model? Two words answer that question - suspension and steering.
The suspension setup on the Creta N Line is slightly stiffer compared to the regular SUV and combined with the new 18 inch-wheels and lower profile tyres they come with mean that the sportier N Line feels a lot more planted at high speeds while still stomping over bumps and ruts with ease.
Add in the sharper steering rack and pushing the Creta N Line into a corner feels a much more normal thing to do. Add in the predictable way it handles and you won't mind going through a few twisty roads with this sporty version of the Creta.
The seats remain quite comfortable meaning that longer drives aren't a chore at all and the added ventilation feature works perfectly, especially with the mercury on the rise.
Hyundai Creta N Line Review - Final Thoughts & Verdict - All Around Sporty Wholesomeness
The Creta has always been a wholesome SUV, offering features galore and enough power for a bit of fun while still being frugal on the fuel bills.The Hyundai Creta N Line takes the popular everyday family SUV and injects a bit of fun into it, especially for those looking for a slightly more spirited family ride.
And with prices going from Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom), which comes to around Rs 30,000 over the equivalent variant of the regular Creta, the new N Line seems like a no-brainer for those looking to have a bit of fun with Hyundai's SUV king.
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