The emperor's new clothes

Hyundai has launched the Creta in N Line guise. So what does it offer and why you should get one? We find out

The Hyundai Creta has remained the bestseller in the segment almost all through its lifespan. While the product is a strong one, credit also goes to the company which has constantly refreshed the Creta keeping it relevant to the market. Keeping in sync with the same philosophy, Hyundai has decided to offer the Creta in N Line trim, a couple of months after the refreshed version was launched. The Creta N Line then joins the i20 and Venue which were launched in N Line guise sometime back. So what makes the Creta N Line special? Let's find out.

The Creta N Line to begin with comes with two new colour options which include a matte grey and a blue and both of them are just brilliant. The matte grey especially endows the Creta N Line with a stealth look while the blue one gives it a sporty overtone. Overall the design remains the same, but look closely and you will notice a revised black grille, revised bumper and skid plate. The red stripe circumvents the outer body and looks splendid. Matching red brake calipers and 18in alloys have been added too. At the back, the spoiler looks cool and so does the twin-tip muffler. While much of the lighting remains unchanged, the positioning of the reversing lamps are different.

1 The cabin is now all black. The red insert adds to the contrast. The steering wheel is new and so is the upholstery. Note the paddle shifters