Hyundai Creta Facelift : Hyundai has finally rolled the facelifted Creta, and it won’t be wrong to say that the famous SUV looks quite different.
With the refreshed looks, premium bits, and a comprehensive equipment list, the 2025 Creta wants to keep ahead of the crowded midsize SUV game.
It’s more than just a visual update; the new model is a statement of intent from Hyundai, a car for those who hop between offices and urban showrooms, and for long-distance comfort, too.
Outside, changes are bold, fresh, and dynamic
The new Creta looks good from the outset, and it’s clear Hyundai has worked hard to get away from the safe and predictable design of the old model.
The revised front grille is a lot wider and sharply sculpted, coupled with a reprofiled headlamp unit and fresh LED DRLs that have been extended into the grille for a more futuristic touch.
The more SUV-like look is enhanced by the new bumpers and skid plates.
At the back, there are new linked LED tail-lights that have been designed in keeping with the times, while, the boot lid and bumper too have been tweaked subtly for better harmony.
New alloy wheel designs and chunkier tyres lend the vehicle more character while it now sits more confidently on the road.
Interior: Comfort With Some of the Latest Tech
Get in, and the updated Creta certainly feels more premium now. The dashboard layout has been extensively reworked by Hyundai and gets a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and fully digital driver display.
Its dual-screen system imparts the cabin with a seamless, high-tech look.
Soft-touch materials on the dash, leatherette seat upholstery on upper trims, and ambient lighting enhance the interior.
Practicality hasn’t taken a back seat—there’s plenty of leg and head-room, but now there’s an even features including the rear seats having a recline function so that your passengers can be more comfortable.
Engine Choices: Old, but New-ish
Beneath the surface, most of the engine options have carried over with Hyundai making small tweaks for improved performance and fuel efficiency.
The customers will further have a choice between a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5L turbo-petrol unit as well as a 1.5L diesel powertrain.
These are coupled to different transmission options (manual, IVT (CVT), torque convertor automatic and DCT) depending on the model.
The riding character with easy NVH and friendly throttle response is there to experience as well.
For your daily commute in the city or for a weekend out of town, the refreshed Creta feels competent and confident.
Tech & Safety Features: Cutting-Edge, Today And Tomorrow
Hyundai has not been shy about tech. Aside from the digital display and all-new infotainment system, you’ve got stuff like wireless charging, a 360 degree camera, cooled front seats and a Bose engineered sound system at the top end of the range.
The car also gets Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in certain trims on the safety front, with features like lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and blind spot monitoring as part of the package.
This is a major step forward, bringing it in line with some pricier rivals.
Pros
Bold new design: No doubt about it, this SUV is striking new exterior design, from the unique grille, front and rear new lights and new rear badging.
Luxury insides: The double screen look, smooth materials and new texture details give a more upscale quality to the interior.
Feature-packed Even mid-tier trims get impressive equipment list with things like wireless connectivity and rear AC vents.
Smooth engines, excellent fuel economy, and both petrol and diesel options on the card.
High-tech safety features: The ADAS includes driver assists typically found only on more expensive SUVs.
Cons
Not much changes under the hood: The platform and engines remain, for the most part, the same despite the facelift.
Price creep in top trims: Fully-loaded models now reach into a much higher price bracket and key larger SUV competitors.
Minimal changes in space: Interior dimensions are still about the same as the old model, no radical expansion of cabin space.
ADAS limited to the highest variants:Being available only in the higher trims, budget-oriented buyers might find it hard to opt in for advanced safety features.
No hybrid option (not yet): In a market that is continuing to and gradually turn toward electromobility, some customers might want to see hybrid or fully electric versions.
Hyundai Creta Facelift Verdict
The Hyundai Creta facelift makes an already popular SUV even more attractive. It’s designy, high-end and tech-forward, without sacrificing its essential practicality.
The basics may be recognizable, but the experience on the whole feels refreshed enough to hold its own in an increasingly crowded segment.
For anyone shopping for a reliable, modern king of the road that gets the job done, has good enough looks and a pleasant drive that they can live with, the 2025 Creta could check more boxes.
It’s no wheel-reinvention, but it polishes that wheel to a high shine.