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MG HS vs Hyundai New CRETA: the short answer
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Five key differences
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Specification
HS
New CRETA
Maximum Power
HS170 kW
New CRETA-
Maximum Torque
HS370 Nm
New CRETA-
Engine Size
HS1986 cc
New CRETA-
Combined Fuel Economy
HS11.63 km/l
New CRETA-
Ground Clearance
HS145 mm
New CRETA-
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Model Introduced Year
2025
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Generation
Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains.
New-generation South African CRETA preview
Facelift History
Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active.
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Facelift Launched Since
2025
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Vehicle
Spec
HS
New CRETA
Length
4655 mm
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Width
1890 mm
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Height
1655 mm
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Wheelbase
2765 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
507 l
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Kerb Weight
1590 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2065 kg
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Payload Capacity
475 kg
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Towing Capacity
750 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
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Front Headroom
968 mm
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Rear Headroom
964 mm
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Front Legroom
1044 mm
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Rear Legroom
980 mm
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Engine
2.0-litre 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
1986 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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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
Direct injection
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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
170 kW
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Maximum Torque
370 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
9-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
220 km/h
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Standard, Eco, Sport, Custom
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
106.92 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
232.70 Nm/tonne
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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
HS
New CRETA
Gearbox
9-Speed Automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Available
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Available
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Gears
9
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Torque converter automatic
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Not Available
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
9
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Claimed Mileage
11.63 km/l
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City Mileage
9.35 km/l
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Highway Mileage
16.95 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
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Emission Standard
EURO 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
11.63 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
65
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Airbags
7
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Curtain Airbags
2
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
2
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Standard
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Standard
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Seat Material
PVC Seat with hole
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Heated Seats
Standard
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Ventilated Seats
Not Available
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Ambient Lighting
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Microfibre (PU)
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Powered
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Seat Trim
PVC Seat with hole
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
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Power Windows
Standard
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Panoramic electric sunroof
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Electric Tailgate
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
8
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Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch driver display
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USB Ports
4
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Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
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Touchscreen
12.3-inch
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
LED Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
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Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
Black, White, Grey, Silver, Blue, Red
Fiery Red, Titan Grey, Typhoon Silver, Atlas White, Abyss Black Pearl
Headlights
Standard
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Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
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Departure Angle
28.0 deg
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Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Available
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare
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Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
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Handbrake Type
Electric
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Compact family SUV
Price Zar
665900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
665900
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Starting Price Zar
665900
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Spec
HS
New CRETA
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km vehicle; 7 years / unlimited km engine
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In depth: how these cars differ
This HS 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
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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.
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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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