As December draws to a close, this year is also coming to an end. If you’re planning to buy the Hyundai Creta, India’s number one SUV, this month, there’s a significant saving opportunity.
The Creta is available at the Canteen Stores Department (CSD), where soldiers pay only 14% GST instead of the standard 28%, resulting in substantial tax savings.
For instance, the Creta’s base E petrol variant costs ₹9.90 lakh at CSD compared to its ₹11.00 lakh ex-showroom price, saving buyers ₹1.10 lakh in tax.
These savings extend across other variants as well, making this a great time to purchase.
What Is the Canteen Stores Department (CSD)?
The CSD is a government-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, operated by the Indian Armed Forces.
It has 34 depots across cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
The department sells a range of items, including food, medical supplies, household goods, and vehicles, at discounted prices.
CSD’s services are exclusive to eligible customers such as serving and retired armed forces personnel, widows of military personnel, ex-servicemen, and defense civilians.
Hyundai Creta: Civil vs. CSD Prices
The price difference between CSD and showroom prices ranges from ₹1.02 lakh to ₹1.34 lakh across seven variants of the Creta. Here’s a breakdown:
| Variant | CSD Price | Showroom Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creta E Petrol | ₹9.90 lakh | ₹11.00 lakh | ₹1.10 lakh |
| Creta Ex Petrol | ₹11.20 lakh | ₹12.22 lakh | ₹1.02 lakh |
| Creta S Petrol | ₹12.20 lakh | ₹13.43 lakh | ₹1.23 lakh |
| Creta S (O) Petrol | ₹13.20 lakh | ₹14.36 lakh | ₹1.16 lakh |
| Creta S (O) IVT Petrol | ₹14.70 lakh | ₹15.86 lakh | ₹1.16 lakh |
| Creta Sx Petrol | ₹14.20 lakh | ₹15.31 lakh | ₹1.11 lakh |
| Creta Sx (O) IVT | ₹17.40 lakh | ₹18.74 lakh | ₹1.34 lakh |
Features and Specifications of Hyundai Creta
Hyundai Creta comes with 70 advanced features, including Level-2 ADAS, across its seven variants: E, EX, S, S (O), SX, SX Tech, and SX (O). The E variant includes the following features:
Exterior
1) Full grille with Hyundai logo in the center
2) Inverted L-shaped LED DRLs
3) Projector headlights with halogen bulbs for low beam and reflector setup for high beam
Interior
1) Same dashboard layout as higher trims
2) No infotainment system or steering-mounted audio controls
3) Manual AC with USB ports at the front and rear
4) Fully digital instrument cluster (shared with the i20)
Additional Features
1) Manually dimmable IRVMs, manually adjustable ORVMs
2) All power windows, central locking with a flip key
3) Front and rear armrests, adjustable headrests, and fabric seats
Engine Options and Market Competitors
The Creta E base model offers two engine options: naturally aspirated petrol and diesel, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
In the Indian market, it competes with the MG Astor, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, and Citroën C3 Aircross.
By choosing the CSD route, buyers can enjoy significant savings while getting access to Hyundai’s popular SUV, packed with features and robust specifications.
