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Decision summary
Geely Coolray vs Hyundai New CRETA: the short answer
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Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
New CRETA
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
New CRETA-
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
New CRETA-
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
New CRETA-
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
New CRETA-
Ground Clearance
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
New CRETA-
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
New-generation South African CRETA preview
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
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Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
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Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Vehicle
Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Length
4380 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Height
1609 mm
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Wheelbase
2600 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
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Kerb Weight
1815 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
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Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
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Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
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Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
128 kW
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Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
7-Speed DCT
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Top Speed
200 km/h
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0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
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Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transmission Type
DCT
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Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
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City Mileage
11.3 km/l
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Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
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Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
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Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Litres
45
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Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
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Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Airbags
6
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ABS
Yes
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Electronic Stability Control
Yes
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Traction Control
Yes
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Hill Descent Control
Yes
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Hill Start Assist
Yes
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Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
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Brake Assist
Yes
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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AEB
Yes
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BA
Yes
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Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Curtain Airbags
Yes
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Driver Airbag
Yes
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EBD
Yes
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
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Hill Hold
Yes
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Passenger Airbag
Yes
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
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Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
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Side Airbags
Yes
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Stability Control
Yes
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TCS
Yes
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Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
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ABS EBD
Yes
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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Lane Keep Assist
Yes
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Lane Departure Warning
Yes
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Parking Sensors
Rear
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Rear View Camera
Yes
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360 Degree Camera
Yes
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
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Auto Highbeam
Yes
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Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
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Reverse Camera
Yes
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
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Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
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Around View Monitor
Yes
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
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Forward Collision Warning
Yes
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
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Ambient Lighting
Yes
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Climate Control
Climate control
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Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
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Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
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Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
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Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
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Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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AC Type
Climate control
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
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Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
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USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
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Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
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Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
LED Headlamps
Yes
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
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Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
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Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Fiery Red, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, Atlas White, Abyss Black Pearl
Headlights
Yes
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
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Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
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Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
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Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
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Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Ownership Role
top
Compact family SUV
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
429900
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Starting Price Zar
429900
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Spec
Coolray
New CRETA
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and New CRETA comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Specification Index Withheld
Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.
Fail closed
Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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