Hyundai Expands South African Range with New Creta and Updated Staria

Hyundai Expands South African Range with New Creta and Updated Staria. Hyundai Automotive South Africa has expanded its vehicle line-up with the introduction of a new Creta, the Creta N Line and an updated Staria multi-purpose vehicle.

The new Creta 1.5 Premium is priced at R434,900, which is R44,000 less than the outgoing 2024 model. The company has also introduced the Creta 1.5T N Line to the South African market for the first time, priced at R569,900.

Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 84kW and 144Nm of torque, the Creta Premium features 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity and a 4.2-inch supervision display.

Its safety equipment includes front, thorax and curtain airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX mounting points, parking distance warning and tyre-pressure monitoring.

The Creta Premium comes with a seven-year or 200,000km manufacturer warranty and a four-year or 60,000km service plan.

The Creta 1.5T N Line uses a 1,482cc turbocharged engine producing 117.5kW and 253Nm, paired with a dual-clutch transmission. Its features include 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, LED lighting, full leather upholstery and a satin-black grille.

Driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, lane-departure warning and pre-collision avoidance.

Meanwhile, the updated Staria retains its 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, producing 130kW and 430Nm through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Exterior revisions include redesigned bumpers, radiator grilles and wheel designs.

Inside, the infotainment and instrument displays have increased from 10.25 inches to 12.3 inches.

The Staria range starts at R719,900 for the 3-seater Panelvan and extends to R1,324,900 for the 9-seater Luxury Bus.