With Hyundai sending Block Your Date notification for 16th January, 2024, which is for the Hyundai Creta Facelift Launch, we thought of comparing the Creta Facelift against the Tata Harrier that received the facelift update two months how Creta’s new update brings them closer to Harrier!
The upcoming Hyundai Creta Facelift will feature a large front grille with 3 vertical and horizontal slats. It has a connected LED DRLs at the front whose width spans across the full front body. Then there is the square-shape LED headlamp units with dual-cube shape inside them for low and high-beam light projection. Below the grille is the rectangle unit which is radar for the ADAS, and bumpers are made of skid plates. The side profile remains simple with creases on the body, black-colored roof rails, and new 18-inch alloy wheel. The rear features new connected LED taillamps in L-shape, and shark fin antenna on top, and single-tip exhaust on non-turbo trims, and dual-tip exhaust for turbo trims.
The new Creta Facelift features dual 10.25-inch screens – one for infotainment system, and one for digital instrument cluster. The dashboard layout will change because the dual-screen will be free-standing which would move the rectangular AC vents below them while in the outgoing version, they were positioned above the infotainment system. The vertical positional at the sides of the AC vents will continue to remain the same, and it’s likely it’ll feature the 4-spoke steering wheel similar to the Tucson. The center console will have buttons for ventilated and heated seat, audi-like gear shift lever, rotary dial for drive modes, two cupholders, and manual handbrake for lower trims, and electric parking brake for top trims.
Moreover, it’ll get two USB-C ports both at the front and the rear for fast-charging your phone. The seats at the front are electrically adjustable while the rear seats can be reclined as per your comfort. The rear seats are split in 60:40 ratio, multiple color options for ambient lighting, a huge panoramic sunroof on top, and it continues to have the 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System.
From the outside, the Tata Harrier has undergone big exterior changes such as the front fascia as been changed completely with changes to the grille, bumpers, and headlamps. A full-width LED strip is above the grille that spans across the front body, an significant features of the Curvv concept. It has ADAS Radar panel at the bottom grille and the camera at the top of the windscreen from the inside. Moving to the side, it has simple look with creasing, thin wheel arches and rides on the new 18-inch alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, changes extend to the bumpers, skid plate, and wrap-around signature connected LED taillamp that from the side resemble the S shape.
Talking about the interiors, the Harrier Facelift undergone some changes as well like the new 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system which is sleek, thinner, and very responsive, new 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that is configurable, and displays navigation maps while driving, in front of the cluster is the new four-spoke steering wheel with display at the center that illuminates the Tata logo, and ambient light across the dashboard, and around the voice-assisted panoramic sunroof. Below the AC vents, it features touch-sensitive panel to control the dual-zone climate control, and other things.
In front of it is the rotary dial for the terrain modes, steptronic gear shifter, and electronic parking brake with auto hold function. It features an fixed armrest but the space inside is good enough to store two cans. On the leather seats, it features huge adjustable headrests to keep you comfy, and further enhances the luxury appeal. Both the seats are electrically adjustable, and comes with ventilated seats. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio, and it’s equipped with 10 Speaker JBL sound system.
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Tata Harrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4345 MM | 4605 MM |
| Width | 1800 MM | 1922 MM |
| Height | 1645 MM | 1718 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2610 MM | 2741 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 190 MM | 205 MM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
| Boot Space | 433 L | 445 L |
In Dimensions, the Hyundai Creta Facelift measures 4345 MM in length, 1800 MM in width, and 1645 MM in height. The Tata Harrier on the other hand measures 4605 MM in length which is longer by 260 MM, width of 1922 MM which is wider by 122 MM, and height of 1718 MM which is taller by 73 MM. The Creta Facelift has a wheelbase of 2610 MM, and Ground Clearance of 190 MM while the Harrier has a longer wheelbase of 2741 MM (131 MM longer), and Ground Clearance of 205 MM that is 15 MM higher. The Creta Facelift has a fuel tank of 50 L which is same as the Harrier, and Boot Space of 433 L which is smaller by 12 L compared to 445 L Harrier Boot.
| Diesel | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 2.0 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1493cc | 1956cc |
| Power | 113.45 BHP | 167.67 BHP |
| Torque | 250 NM | 350 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT / AT | 6 Speed MT / AT |
In Engine Options, both the Creta and Harrier comes with a Diesel Option. 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. On the other hand, the Harrier is powered by the 2.0 L 4 Cylinder Diesel engine generating 167.67 BHP and 350 NM of torque, it’s mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.
| Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 1497cc | – |
| Power | 113.18 BHP | – |
| Torque | 143.8 NM | – |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual, 7 Speed IVT | – |
Other than the Diesel, the Hyundai Creta comes with a Petrol option something which the Harrier will be getting in 2024. 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 and 7 Speed IVT Gearbox.
| Turbo Petrol | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | – |
| Displacement | 1493cc | – |
| Power | 157.57 BHP | – |
| Torque | 253 NM | – |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual, 7 Speed DCT | – |
The Hyundai Creta Facelift will be getting a new 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Petrol engine seen on the Hyundai Alcazar, and the Verna. It generates 157.57 BHP and 253 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual and 7 Speed DCT Gearbox.
| Features | Hyundai Creta Facelift | Tata Harrier Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 18-inch alloy wheels | 19-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | One touch up-down (All 4 Windows) | One touch up-down (Only Driver’s Window) |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| AC | 2-zone | 2-zone |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | 10.25-inch Digital | 10.25-inch Digital |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wired (top trims) Wireless (lower to mid trims) | Wireless |
| Air Purifier | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 8 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System | 10-speaker JBL sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes |
| Heated Seats | Yes | – |
| Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | – | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Powered Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat 4-way Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
In Features, the Hyundai Creta Facelift won’t get powered tailgate, co-passenger powered seats, bigger infotainment system, bigger alloy wheels while the Harrier misses out on Heated Seats.
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Tata Harrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Seven Airbags |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | 360 Surround View Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Rain-Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | – | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to Safety, the only difference between the two SUVs is that the Creta Facelift doesn’t get Hill Descent Control.
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta Facelift | Expected Rs. 11 L |
| Tata Harrier | Rs. 15.49 – Rs. 26.44 L |
The Tata Harrier starts at Rs. 15.49 Lakh for the base ‘Smart’ trim, and goes all the way up to Rs. 26.44 Lakh for the top ‘Fearless+ Dark Automatic’ variant. The Hyundai Creta Facelift is expected to start from Rs. 11 Lakh as Hyundai earlier this month made it clear that in January a price hike is coming, so we expect the Creta pricing to be there.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Creta will have 3 years / Unlimited KMs standard warranty which is extendable up to 7 years. Tata Motors offers 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period for Harrier and can be extended for additional 3 year/1,25,000 km
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking for an SUV that has tons of space, features, performance, and can’t wait anymore, you can go ahead and buy the new Tata Harrier if you can afford. Moreover, Tata Motors is offering Rs. 1.25 Lakh discount on Pre-Facelift Harrier to clear the inventory to make room for new Harrier. Now, if you’re willing to wait and looking for an affordable SUV with almost the same features as Harrier, then it’s worth waiting for the Hyundai Creta Facelift. So, what are you going to do?
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