Top 4 safety features on the new Hyundai Creta
The new Hyundai Creta made its local debut during November 2020 and has garnered much attention from the motoring media and brand enthusiasts since then. The new model not only offers new styling and powertrain options but also a host of new safety equipment. We list the top four safety features on the new Hyundai Creta.
Hyundai did not hold back when designing the new Creta. Now styled to fit the brand's new design language, the new Creta doesn't look anything like the first-generation model it replaces. Upfront is a completely new headlamp cluster layout with the top part of the daylight running lights fitted up top and separate from the headlamps and indicators which resides lower down.
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A similar design theme emerges at the rear of the vehicle. On the sides, a more squarish style was used for the wheel wells that are filled with either new 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels on the Premium and Executive derivatives. The new model also gains new engine and transmission options while the interior has been restyled and re-equipped with modern conveniences.
1. Airbags
The Hyundai Creta is offered in two trim levels namely Premium and the higher specified Executive variants. Fitted as standard equipment on the better specified Executive models come six airbags. These take shape as front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, and two curtain airbags that offer protection for rear passengers. Customers considering the Premium derivatives should note that these offerings are only fitted with two airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger.
2. Electronic Stability Control
While this is not necessarily a new technology, brands have been improving Electronic Stability Control systems with each new model. The system utilizes the ABS brake on the vehicle to individually brake wheels to increase stability. The system monitors the speed of the vehicle and the direction of the steering wheel and will then brake one or more wheels to avoid the vehicle understeering or oversteering in emergency lane change situations. Both Creta trim levels are fitted with this system as standard.
3. Hill-start assist
Also featuring on both trim levels as standard equipment is the hill-start assist system. This luxury safety system will automatically keep the brakes of the vehicle engaged for a few seconds during pull-away if the vehicle is stopped on an incline. This allows the driver to confidently engage the clutch and start moving forward without the vehicle rolling backwards and endangering other road users. As soon as the system notice forward pulling, it disengages the brakes and allows the vehicle to accelerate.
4. ISOFIX
New families will be happy to hear that both Hyundai Creta trim levels are fitted with ISOFIX seat attachments. These internationally standardised anchor points allow parents to easily and securely fit child seats to the outer rear bench of the vehicle. The child seat or child seat base directly connects with the ISOFIX attachments which means that parents no longer need to use the traditional seat belt methods.
Studies have also indicated that ISOFIX anchor points also limits the movement of the child seat during a collision, particularly during side impacts, when compared to seats mounted using the seatbelts.
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