Ranging from design, on the entrance, you may instantly discover a sportier character.Whereas the general design stays largely the identical as in comparison with the usual Creta, the entrance fascia of the SUV now boasts a extra dynamic look. It will get a redesigned grille, a sharper bumper and a modern skid plate. The N Line badging, in fact, additional elevates its dynamic enchantment.
Transferring alongside the perimeters, now you get aggressive 18-inch alloy wheels together with the red-painted brake calipers. Additional, the N Line purple inserts operating alongside the car’s size preserve the sporty theme. In the direction of the rear, the Creta N Line will get a brand new spoiler, diffuser, and a dual-tip exhaust.
Now when you get inside this car, you’re greeted to a cabin that has undergone refined but impactful modifications. Inside, the SUV will get an identical sporty remedy that includes purple inserts on the dashboard, leatherette seat upholstery with purple stitching, a three-spoke steering wheel, and a gear selector matching the identical purple accents. Furthermore, the seats themselves function a sporty sample, completely aligning with the N Line’s character.
When it comes to options, the Creta N Line retains the spectacular choices of the usual mannequin. A dual-screen setup, together with a ten.25-inch touchscreen and instrument cluster, offers ample performance, together with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Different notable options embrace a Bose audio system, a 360° digicam, panoramic sunroof, and ventilated seats. Paddle shifters and user-friendly steering wheel controls additional improve the driving expertise. So whenever you add all of that, what you get is a automobile that is loaded to the gills with options but in addition appears to be like a bit extra sportier.
When it comes to dimensions, the Creta N line is identical as the usual Creta, which suggests even within the again the area for passengers stays the identical and there’s no distinction by way of headroom, legroom, or the seat itself.
Now let’s discuss what’s modified by way of driving. The {hardware} stays the identical between the Creta N Line and the usual Creta because it will get the identical engine, identical suspension, identical chassis; all the geometry between parts, all of it’s the identical. Therefore, not a lot has modified however nonetheless the N Line model drives a bit in a different way. And why is that? We’ll come again to that in a bit.
However first, let’s focus on the engine. Beneath the hood lies the acquainted 1.5 L turbocharged engine, delivering 157 hp and 250 Nm of torque. It is a good and highly effective engine to start out with so that you get good efficiency. Hyundai claims 0-100 kmph in 8.9 seconds and we’ll put that declare to check as soon as we do an in depth highway check however throughout our first drive, it did really feel correctly fast in a straight line.
One good factor with the N line is that whereas you should purchase it with the 7-speed DCT, it’s also possible to go for a six-speed guide gearbox. So for all you lovers on the market who desire a guide gearbox paired to a robust petrol engine, the Creta N line offers you that choice now.
Additionally, whereas we’re at it, let’s additionally discuss security. When it comes to security, the Creta N Line mirrors the great options of the usual mannequin, boasting level-2 ADAS and a set of energetic and passive security measures. Past that one can count on six airbags, ABS, 360° digicam, all the {hardware} from the highest variant of Creta.
Now whereas the exhaust tip appears to be like good, I simply want it was as totally different as it’s on the i20 N line or the Venue N line. I feel the one within the Creta N L Line is a bit muted and the automobile deserves a sportier exhaust – one thing in keeping with its total aesthetics and character. However past that, the opposite refined modifications which make it drive in a different way are the calibration modifications to the steering and the suspension. The suspension is now a bit stiffer and the automobile simply feels a bit extra sharp round corners, supplying you with an extra sporty feeling contained in the automobile. Moreover, the steering additionally feels a bit extra weighted at excessive speeds, including to the dynamism of the car.
It drives a little bit higher or slightly say in a sportier style, it sounds a bit louder, and all this for a value of Rs 16.82 lakh to twenty.30 lakh, ex-showroom. For this value, we might say that is an important deal. Additionally, if the usual Creta is taking too lengthy to get delivered, one might take a look at the N Line as an choice.
