Hyundai Motors has launched the Creta Facelift for the Indian Market with the SUV getting numerous changes from the inside and outside, and some new features as well. So, we thought of comparing against an SUV that is big in size, the MG Hector, to see how close the Creta really get to the Hector.
The new Creta Facelift comes with new robust. exterior design like the new radiator grille, upright hood contributing towards the strong, assertive and distinct road presence, connected Sequential LED DRLs, below that is the split unit vertical Quad-Beam LED headlamp with cube-like detailing, and skid plates as bumpers. The side profile features 17-inch alloy wheel with 5-spoke curvy design, integrated roof rails, and chrome door handles. The rear section now gets new dual L-shape connected taillamps, rear spoiler, shark fin antenna, and hidden wiper with washer.
Jumping to the inside, the Facelift comes with seamlessly integrated 10.25-inch dual displays – one for infotainment system, and one for fully digital instrument cluster. Below the dual displays is the panel to control infotainment system, and dual-zone climate control. The centre console has been tweaked to make it look a little luxurious, then there is illuminated buttons around gear lever for ventilated seats, rotary dial for drives and traction modes; parking camera, two cupholders behind lever, and fixed armrest.
The dashboard has been redesigned with thin AC vents, and dual-tone theme. The rear section is split in 60:40 ratio with center armrest, and 2-step reclining option, ambient lights around the cabin, panoramic sunroof on top, and the SUV gets 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System. Moreover, the boot space of 433 L is the same as before, and other changes inside the cabin include lighter colours and copper details.
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MG seems to take lessons from the BMW in design as the front of the Hector as now even bigger grille with chrome diamond-shape inserts in them with Dual-Functional LED DRLs joining with the grille. It retains the split headlight setup from the pre-facelift of the Hector, and as you can see at the bottom of the grille, there is the radar for the ADAS. The side profile comes with thin wheel arches, creases, and non functional roof rails, and diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear profile, MG has added a light bar that connects the taillamps with ADAS badging below the taillamps. The bumpers both at the front and the rear is finished in faux silver skid plate.
Now, the MG Hector, it has a very clean look as it has eliminated buttons from the dashboard and everything is operated from the 14-inch vertically positioned infotainment system. It has huge AC vents in horizontal position and also has dual-tone theme dashboard option. The Hector has it’s classic looking three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with full digital instrument cluster with a huge panoramic sunroof and button for the engine start/stop is positioned on the left side near the infotainment system. The gear lever looks similar to the Creta, with metal finish buttons before the gear level for the drive modes and other thing. The seats at the rear has 60:40 split.
So, from the outside, and the inside, the Creta looks way more premium, and luxurious while the Hector looks very spacious.
| Dimensions | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4330 MM | 4699 MM |
| Width | 1790 MM | 1835 MM |
| Height | 1635 MM | 1760 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2610 MM | 2750 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 190 MM | 192 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
| Boot Space | 433 L | 587 L |
| Kerb Weight | 1230 – 1344 KG | 1900 KG |
In Dimensions, the Hyundai Creta Facelift measures 4330 MM in length, 1790 MM in width, and 1635 MM in height. The MG Hector on the other hand measures 4699 MM in length which is longer by 369 MM, width of 1835 MM which is wider by 45 MM, and height of 1760 MM which is taller by 125 MM. The Creta Facelift has a wheelbase of 2750 MM, and Ground Clearance of 190 MM while the Hector has a longer wheelbase of 2750 MM (140 MM longer), and Ground Clearance of 192 MM that is just 2MM higher. The Creta Facelift has a fuel tank of 50 L which is smaller than the Hector’s 60 L, and Boot Space of 433 L which is bigger by 154 L compared to 587 L Hector Boot.
| Diesel | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 2.0 L 4 Cylinder |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 113.45 BHP | 167.67 BHP |
| Torque | 250 NM | 350 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.1 KMPL – MT 21.8 KMPL – AT | 15.58 KMPL |
in Engine Options, both the SUV comes with Diesel Engines. But first, the Hyundai Creta Facelift is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel generating 113.45 BHP and 250 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The mileage is 19.1 KMPL on Manual, and 21.8 KMPL on Automatic Gearbox options. The MG Hector on the other hand is offered with the same 2.0 L 4 Cylinder Diesel engine producing 167.67 BHP and 350 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual Gearbox with 15.58 KMPL fuel efficiency.
| Turbo Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Power | 157.57 BHP | 141 BHP |
| Torque | 253 NM | 250 NM |
| Transmission | 7 Speed DCT | 6 Speed MT / CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18.4 KMPL | 12.34 KMPL |
Both the SUVs also come with a turbo petrol engine to enhance the driving experience. The Hyundai Creta Facelift comes with a 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol produces 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque paired to 7 Speed DCT Gearbox. The Hector is paired with the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine producing 141 BHP and 250 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and CVT Gearbox with 12.34 KMPL mileage.
| Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
| Drivetype | FWD | – |
| Power | 113.18 BHP | – |
| Torque | 143.8 NM | – |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT, 6 Speed IVT | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.4 KMPL – MT 17.7 KMPL – IVT | – |
Other than the Diesel, the Hyundai Creta comes with a Petrol option something which the Hector won’t be getting. Anyways, the Hyundai Creta Facelift gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Petrol producing 113.18 BHP and 143.8 NM of torque paired to 6 Speed Manual with 17.4 KMPL Mileage and 6 Speed IVT with 17.7 KMPL Mileage.
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| Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 17-inch alloy wheels | 18-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| AC | 2-zone | Auto |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | 10.25-inch | 14-inch |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 7-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired (top trims) Wireless (lower to mid trims) | Wireless |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System | 8-speaker Infinity sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | – | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Sunshades | Rear | Rear |
| Drive Modes | 3 (Eco, Normal, Sport) | 3 (Normal, Eco, Sport) |
| Traction Modes | 3 (Sand, Mud, Snow) | – |
In Features, the Hector misses out on Traction Modes, more adjusting ways for driver’s seat, bigger instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, etc; while the Creta misses out on powered tailgate, big alloy wheels, and bigger infotainment system.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Six Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | – | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Puddle Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
The Hyundai Creta misses out on Rain-Sensing Wipers.
| ADAS Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Turning | Yes | – |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Following Assist | Yes | – |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | Yes | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes | – |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | – |
| Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | – |
| Bend Cruise Assistance | – | Yes |
| Traffic Jam Assist | – | Yes |
The Hector misses out on FCW-Avoidance Assists, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist while the Hyundai Creta misses out on Bend Cruise Assistance, and Traffic Jam Assist.
| Model | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Rs. 11 – Rs. 20 L |
| MG Hector | Rs. 14.95 – Rs. 22.15 L |
The Hyundai Creta Facelift is priced from Rs. 11 Lakh for the base “E” variant while the top variant “SX (O) Diesel AT” for Rs. 20 Lakh. The MG Hector is priced from Rs. 14.73 Lakh for the ‘1.5 Turbo Style’ Petrol variant and goes up to Rs. 21.73 Lakh for the top ‘2.0 Sharp Pro’ Diesel variant.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Creta facelift comes with 3 years / Unlimited KMs standard warranty which is extendable up to 7 years / 1,00,000 KM, and the Hector has warranty period of 5 years/Unlimited and can be extended for 2 more years/50,000 km for petrol variants and 2 years/75,000 km for the diesel variants.
in the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally you, however, if you’re looking for an SUV that is big in size, powerful engine performance, tons of features and comfort, then the MG Hector may be right choice for you. Although if you’re looking for an SUV that is affordable, big in size, luxurious interiors, comfy seats, tons of features, and great engine performance and fuel efficiency, then the Hyundai Creta Facelift is a right choice.
Hyundai Motors has launched the Creta Facelift for the Indian Market with the SUV getting numerous changes from the inside and outside, and some new features as well. So, we thought of comparing the facelift against one of the upcoming rival, Tata Curvv to see how it plans to compete.For latest Car Discounts, Offers, News, Updates, and More, Join Our Whatsapp Group!