[Nithesh_M]

Originally Posted by 84.monsoon

I have been eyeing the Diesel E variant and the NA Petrol EX variant, both are priced under Rs. 10 lakhs. Just a little worried if the petrol will be a tad under-powered as I do a few fast highway runs each year and would not want to be worried about safe overtaking etc. The Diesel E seems to have mostly everything from the Petrol EX except the missing music system and I am wondering if the 10.5 inch system from higher variants can be installed on the E model. And if so, how much would it cost.

From the handful of people who managed to drive the base E and petrol EX, the difference in performance isnt as drastic as the one between both variants and the turbo model. I dont think Hyundai will sell the 10" infotainment system because Kia does not allow either. Something to do with bluelink and other features I think.

Was invited to check out a customers EX Diesel delivery. I still cannot make up my mind on going ahead with the order or giving the Seltos a chance.

Managed to meet the service guy who assured me rear view cameras are plug n play and are now available. Other parts will arrive shortly.

Also noticed that unlike the HTK Seltos the EX Creta misses out on roof rails, rear view camera, rear usb charger and fog lamps. Suddenly even post Kia price hike the Seltos with its less offensive design manages to rationalise the choice. Autocar says the Cretas soft suspension(which I prefer for my road conditions) induces more body roll and has a lifeless steering wheel compared to the stiffly sprung Seltos.

4 months since launch and I am still as confused as I was in March. My city has more Seltos than autorickshaws and I am not even exaggerating. I thought the Creta will be unique because of the design but my dealer tells me they have sold 30 cars pre Lockdown and are selling in such high numbers despite being a Tier 2 City that Hyundai is asking Bengaluru dealers to move their stocks over here. He isnt joking, last 3 days I saw more white Cretas than Wagon Rs.

[84.monsoon]

Thanks, it does look like there is not much difference in acceleration times, based on the autocar review of the equivalent Seltos trims. The Diesel MT, the Diesel AT and NA Petrol AT of Seltos do the 0-100 run in 11.67, 12.91 and 12.06 seconds respectively. They did not review the NA petrol MT. 20-80 comes in 9.84, 7.54 and 6.70 seconds respectively and 40-100 in 10.85, 10.04 and 8.50 seconds respectively.

I think Crete’s design would age better. Yes it does look unconventional right now, but the whole thing is more coherent than the Seltos. The Creta’s body has a flow and simplicity versus the protruding bits and odd bulges here and there the Seltos has. The tiger nose grill looks good for sure on the Seltos, but the side and back profile of the Creta is more elegant in my view. Hyundai has learned its design lessons and the car is way more appealing than the atrocious looking previous generation Creta.

[Nithesh_M]

My bone of contention with the Seltos design is that for the average Joe, it is far too easily mistaken for the outgoing Creta. Kind of makes sense that the Seltos has blingy headlamps, taillamps and wheels to make the design look different.

Its a tough choice:

[ashvek3141]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

The first gen. facelift had a real nice, butch looking front:

Couldn’t agree more. The facelifted Creta looked the best, especially in the white shade with those diamond cut wheels!

[hareshjethwani]

Autocar comparison video is out now.

https://youtu.be/LUG7EebN6-o

[motorworks]

Originally Posted by Nithesh_M

My bone of contention with the Seltos design is that for the average Joe, it is far too easily mistaken for the outgoing Creta. Kind of makes sense that the Seltos has blingy headlamps, taillamps and wheels to make the design look different.



Its a tough choice:

Really? I have the 1st Gen Creta and I find no similarities between the two apart from the fact that both have traditional SUV stance rather than like that of a cross over.
I always thought the Seltos is heavily inspired by the Land Rover Evoque, just like how the original Swift had taken inspirations from the Mini.

[84.monsoon]

Originally Posted by hareshjethwani

Autocar comparison video is out now.

I guess the Creta had to win the comparo, even if it is by the thinnest margin! I seldom see Autocar not giving the crown to the new entrant in a segment.

[Venkatesh]

Another Comparison video by Evo India

https://youtu.be/60Ff7ZxiOLk

Detailed Turbo-petrol review

https://youtu.be/F3stmP-KrNY

[Nithesh_M]

Originally Posted by motorworks

Really? I have the 1st Gen Creta and I find no similarities between the two apart from the fact that both have traditional SUV stance rather than like that of a cross over.
I always thought the Seltos is heavily inspired by the Land Rover Evoque, just like how the original Swift had taken inspirations from the Mini.

The Seltos looks like a facelifted previous gen Creta body styling wise. It has more resemblance to outgoing Creta than this new Creta itself IMHO.

[Avinash_R]

Originally Posted by 84.monsoon

Hyundai has learned its design lessons and the car is way more appealing than the atrocious looking previous generation Creta.

I had to re-read this more than thrice, good to know different perspectives though.

[ajaiD]

Originally Posted by Nithesh_M

The Seltos looks like a facelifted previous gen Creta body styling wise. It has more resemblance to outgoing Creta than this new Creta itself IMHO.

Weirdly I find the Seltos to be quite different looking that the old Creta. The doors are the only bits I dont like reminds me of Yaris.

[AYP]

Originally Posted by armaan_singh

I'm aware that the seltos gets LED headlamps in this variant which the creta does not, and that really enhances the look of the already sharp looking seltos at night, other than that comes in the ASS, can anyone throw light on their experience with Kia ASS ? As an owner of a Hyundai i20, I can safely say I'm not impressed with Hyundai at all.

The Creta SX does get LED headlamps.

Originally Posted by armaan_singh

I know this might sound superficial, but a friend who was in the market for a D segment sedan, and loved the new Elantra simply didn't buy it because he didn't want to rub shoulders with Santro owners during servicing,

Very very superficial IMO. Maybe he wouldn't wanna buy an Endeavour due to the Figo and would avoid the Passat due to the Polo. To each his own though.



As far as your query is concerned, more than the features list, I would suggest you to drive both the cars back to back and go with the one which you connect with. The thing is, in our mind, nothing is ever 50-50, there is always 51-49. You only need to discover the 51 part.

If you are still unsure after a drive, I would suggest the Creta for the added safety features which it provides.

[armaan_singh]

Originally Posted by AYP

The Creta SX does get LED headlamps.

My bad - the creta does get LEDs as well.

I will certainly be driving them as soon as they become availible for a TD, however since 3 months now Kia hasn't made the IVT variant available for a TD through Delhi NCR, and since about 3 weeks neither has Hyundai.

[a4anurag]

2020 Creta 'E' variant - Aftermarket HU installed by Motor Concepts, Delhi.

Sony XAV5000 installed


Source:Instagram - MotorConcept, Delhi

[shravan2k2]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

2020 Creta 'E' variant - Aftermarket HU installed by Motor Concepts, Delhi.



Sony XAV5000 installed

Attachment 2014044



Source:Instagram - MotorConcept, Delhi

Being aftermarket, it still blends in well