- The SX Tech was the most affordable gateway to Level 2 ADAS on the Creta, and it is now gone.
- The SX(O), once the flagship trim at the time of the Creta facelift's launch, has also been retired.
Hyundai has revised the Creta's lineup for 2026, discontinuing both the SX Tech and the SX(O) trims. The best-selling midsize SUV now sits across seven variants, namely the E, EX, EX(O), S(O), SX, SX Premium and King. It is a tidy reduction on paper, but one that carries some real-world consequences for buyers with specific expectations around features and pricing.
2026 Hyundai Creta Variant-Wise Price List
| Variant | Petrol MT | Petrol CVT | Diesel MT | Diesel AT | Turbo-Petrol DCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Rs 10.79 lakh | — | Rs 12.40 lakh | — | — |
| EX | Rs 12.05 lakh~ | — | Rs 13.61 lakh~ | — | — |
| EX(O) | Rs 13.13 lakh~ | Rs 14.48 lakh~ | Rs 14.69 lakh~ | Rs 16.04 lakh~ | — |
| S(O) | Rs 14.19 lakh*~ | Rs 15.64 lakh~ | Rs 15.80 lakh*~ | Rs 17.25 lakh~ | — |
| SX | Rs 15.03 lakh^~ | — | — | — | — |
| SX Premium | Rs 16.33 lakh^~ | Rs 17.77 lakh^~ | Rs 17.88 lakh^~ | — | — |
| King | Rs 17.27 lakh^ | Rs 18.68 lakh^* | Rs 18.94 lakh^ | Rs 19.86 lakh | Rs 19.90 lakh |
What the SX Tech's Exit Really Means for Buyers
The SX Tech was more than just a mid-rung option. Priced between Rs 15.69 lakh and Rs 17.22 lakh at its last recorded prices, it served as the most affordable way to get Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems on the Creta.
With that trim gone, anyone wanting ADAS on their Creta now has to go straight to the King, which is the sole remaining variant to offer it. That means spending up to Rs 1.48 lakh more compared to what the SX Tech used to cost.
It is the kind of gap that will likely frustrate buyers who were sitting right in that pricing sweet spot, wanting the technology without stretching to the very top of the range.
The SX(O) Bows Out After a Brief Reign
The SX(O) has had a relatively short run as a standalone trim. It held the top position in the lineup when the second-generation Creta received its facelift back in 2024. That spot was taken over by the King trim the following year, and the SX(O) has now been discontinued entirely. Its removal feels like the completion of a natural transition rather than a sudden decision.
No Feature Additions Accompany the Trim Cuts
Despite the reshuffle, Hyundai has not added any new features to the remaining variants. Buyers looking for a few extra touches on their chosen trim can opt for the Summer Edition, available across select variants at an additional cost of up to Rs 55,000.
Powertrain Options Remain Unchanged
The engine lineup carries on without revision. The Creta continues to offer a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol producing 115hp and 144Nm, a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol making 160hp and 253Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel rated at 116hp and 250Nm.
The naturally aspirated petrol pairs with either a 6-speed manual or a CVT, the diesel comes with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic, and the turbo-petrol is exclusively available with a 7-speed DCT.
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