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Creta
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CS75 Pro
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Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2016
2025
Generation
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Facelift History
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
1365 kg
-
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger car
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Length
4330 mm
4730 mm
Width
1790 mm
1870 mm
Height
1635 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2786 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
433 l
620 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1860 kg
1925 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic climate control
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Temporary-use spare
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rim Size
17
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Sound System
8
6
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4FJ
NE15TG
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1494 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Claimed Mileage
16.8 km/l
13.33 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
55
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.8 km/l
13.33 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 positions
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
BA
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
AEB
No
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Driver
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Microfiber leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
No
Front
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
PU leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Tan microfiber leather
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
6
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
2 front and 1 rear
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
10.25-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8
6
Infotainment Screen
10.25 inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.25 inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
White, Blue, Grey
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
24 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/55 R19
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Temporary-use spare
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
17
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Temporary-use spare
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
17
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Wheels
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
-
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
5 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
5 years / 90,000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
5 years / 90,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
177 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Creta
CS75 Pro
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
474900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
474900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
474900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Creta and CS75 Pro comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Creta 36 vs CS75 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: Creta 65 vs CS75 Pro 52.
Safety-equipment index: Creta 87 vs CS75 Pro 76.
Practicality index: Creta 69 vs CS75 Pro 79.
Ownership-cover index: Creta 65 vs CS75 Pro not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
CS75 Pro leads by 3 points
Creta and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
CS75 Pro +23
Efficiency
Creta +13
Safety
Creta +11
Practicality
CS75 Pro +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan CS75 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 64 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CS75 Pro leads. However, Creta may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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