5 Reasons Why The Hyundai Creta Holds The Best Resale Value In Its Segment
Modified On Jan 07, 2025 05:10 PM By CarDekho for Hyundai Creta
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The Hyundai Creta was first introduced in India in 2015, and since then it has been one of the most popular and top-selling compact SUVs in the country
The Hyundai Creta, a nameplate that needs no introduction, is currently one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the country. Since its market introduction in 2015, the Creta has maintained its market value, not only because of its futuristic yet bold design and tech-laden interior, but also due to its well rounded package, reliable and powerful powertrain options and, most importantly, Hyundai’s exceptional after-sales network. Thanks to these attributes, the Hyundai Creta is one of the few SUVs in its class to boast an impressive resale value.
Below, we have listed some of the older versions of the Creta which are available for resale across different car selling platforms like Cars24, Spinny, Hyundai’s pre-owned portal and our very own CarDekho website.
Resale Price Analysis
| Platform |
Year/Variant |
Powertrain/Transmission |
Kms Driven |
Owner |
Resale Price |
Original Price |
Depreciation |
| Hyundai Pre-owned |
Creta SX (O) 2023 |
1.5 Diesel MT |
31,059 km |
1st |
Rs 16.25 lakh |
Rs 17.60 lakh |
7.6 percent |
| CarDekho |
Creta EX 2020 |
1.5 N/A MT |
31,000 km |
1st |
Rs 9.85 lakh |
Rs 13.67 lakh |
27.9 percent |
| CarDekho |
Creta E 2020 |
1.5 Diesel MT |
72,000 km |
1st |
Rs 9.5 lakh |
Rs 14.14 lakh |
32.81 percent |
| Cars 24 |
Creta SX (O) 2020 |
1.4-turbo DCT |
57,541 km |
1st |
Rs 13.03 lakh |
Rs 17.20 lakh |
24.24 percent |
| Cars 24 |
Creta SX (O) Knight 2023 |
1.5 N/A Petrol IVT |
22,453 km |
1st |
Rs 16.3 lakh |
Rs 17.70 lakh |
7.9 percent |
| Cars 24 |
Creta SX(O) 2022 |
1.5 Diesel AT |
28,485 km |
1st |
Rs 14.50 lakh |
Rs 16.44 lakh |
11.8 percent |
| Spinny |
Creta SX 2021 |
1.5 N/A Petrol MT |
24,000 km |
1st |
Rs 12.32 lakh |
Rs 14.13 lakh |
12.8 percent |
When buying a second-hand car, most people prefer vehicles that are under 5 years old and have less than 1 lakh kilometers on the odometer. Considering this we have selected models from 2020 to 2023 for our analysis. As shown in the table above, the maximum depreciation for the Hyundai Creta is 32.8 percent for the 2020 model, which has been driven over 72,000 km. This is considered acceptable given the mileage. Models from 2023 have depreciated by less than 10 percent, while the 2021 and 2022 versions have only depreciated by around 12 and 13 percent, respectively.
Competition Check
| Models |
Hyundai Creta |
Competition KS |
| Avg Resale Price (2020-2023) |
Rs 13 lakh to Rs 15 lakh |
Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh |
| Original Price* |
Up to Rs 17 lakh |
Up to Rs 18 lakh |
| Depreciation |
Up to 30 percent |
Up to 44 percent |
Going by the competition, the Creta faces lower depreciation compared to one of its major rivals in its segment.
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Reasons For Creta’s Higher Resale Value
Best-seller In The Segment
From the past few years, the Hyundai Creta has held itself as the best-seller compact SUV in India. Its average monthly dispatches range between 14,000 to 15,000 units.
Hyundai’s Strong After Sales Network
Hyundai has built a robust after-sales network that spans nearly every city across the country, making it a key strength of the brand. Whether in rural or urban areas, the reliability of Hyundai's after-sales service is a significant factor in maintaining high resale values for its cars. Additionally, Hyundai vehicles are cost-effective to service, with spare parts easily accessible at most outlets, providing buyers with extra assurance and peace of mind.
Reliable And Powerful Engine Choices
The Hyundai Creta is being offered with two petrol and one diesel engine options. The specifications are as follows:
| Engine |
1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol |
1.5-litre turbo-petrol |
1.5-litre diesel |
| Power |
115 PS |
160 PS |
116 PS |
| Torque |
144 Nm |
253 Nm |
250 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT, CVT |
6-speed MT (only with N Line), 7-speed DCT |
6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
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Best-in Class Features
The long feature list is one of the major USPs of the Hyundai Creta. The highlights include a dual integrated screen setup (10.25-inches) comprising the digital driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone AC, connected car tech and an 8-speaker Bose sound system. It also has a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats with powered adjustment functionality for the driver and one of the most desirable features in India right now, a panoramic sunroof.
Even if you're planning to buy a Creta manufactured between 2020 and 2023, these models are well-equipped with amenities such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen, auto AC, an air purifier, cruise control, and even a panoramic sunroof. Safety features include up to 6 airbags, rear disc brakes, electronic stability control, and hill assist. All of these features make the Creta a great value-for-money option, even in the pre-owned car market in India.
Uncompromised Safety
Hyundai has equipped the Creta with safety features such as 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and all-wheel disc brakes. Further adding to the layer of the safety is the level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and blind spot detection among others).
So here’s why the Hyundai Creta is not only popular but also has the highest resale value in compact SUV space. Would you like to consider the Creta as a second-hand vehicle? Comment your thoughts below…
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