The Sleeper Build

Does the Hyundai Creta 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT combination still have a place in the Creta lineup considering we now have a sportier N Line version? Let's find out.

- Gaurav Davare

THOSE THAT HAVE ALWAYS WANTED MORE of a bold personality for the Hyundai Creta, the N Line is quite an appealing option. There's quite the exterior makeover, the dark cabin theme is easy on the eyes and you get a sportier look for the pedals, gear knob and the steering. And to sweeten the deal, there's even a six-speed manual gearbox option alongside the seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) which isn't on offer for the standard Creta that is specced with the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. With the N Line, you would think the days of the standard Creta's 1.5-litre turbo-petrol-DCT combination are numbered. But I think this option very much has a place in the Creta line-up and let's take a deep dive into why that is the case.

Before we get to the driving aspect, let's take a quick rundown on what separates this Creta with its N Line counterpart. While the N Line appeals to the sportier side of things with its face, wheels and rear-end design, the standard Creta actually gives off a rugged personality with its design, which helps in giving it a strong on-road presence. Also the new design of the Creta makes the midsize SUV a lot less polarising than the model it replaced.