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Originally Posted by Utopian

Amazing write-up speedfreak. Creta fans like your dad have ensured Hyundai's good fortunes in the country. I am happy your dad waited for the 3rd-gen to make the change, on the design front this one looks much more mature compared to the 2nd-gen. Your experience with tyres is quite shocking-nobody thinks about it during PDI. Probably needs to be added to the checklist from here on.

It is not the 3rd generation but a facelift of the 2nd generation, with the changes to the surface being minimal, the 3rd generation would come by 2027 as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by Raghu2284

I can totally relate to your dad's experience with the Creta. I have been driving mine since 2019 and have never felt the need to upgrade to anything else. The 1.6 diesel engine runs like a dream, and the smooth, comfortable suspension has kept me uninterested in other SUVs. I'll keep my Creta until it breathes its last.

Totally get you, The 1.6 CRDi in the Verna is an absolute gem, a proper old-school diesel, it’s one of those engines that reminds you why we fell in love with driving in the first place.
I do wish I had gone for the manual too, just for that added engagement. But still — that car? She’s going nowhere. The Verna’s the only one that’s earned a permanent spot in my garage. No matter what comes or goes, she stays until the wheels fall off (and maybe even after).
Some cars you own, and some become a part of who you are. This one's the latter.

Originally Posted by ashvek3141

Such a beautiful story and a very emotional one at that.

I can complete relate to this as an owner of the 1st-gen Creta. She will be turning 10 this September!

Wishing you guys a minimum of 1 Lakh kms with this beauty.

Thank you so much! Means a lot coming from someone who’s lived with the OG Creta, who also drove 1L+, a true testament to how solid these machines are. The first-gen really set the benchmark, didn’t it? Hoping this new one lives up to that legacy too, Appreciate the kind words!

Originally Posted by SideView

Nice write up! Wishing your Dad and you many happy miles!

Also on the JK tyre issue, wonder if this was done on purpose ( or some scam ongoing ) that dealer swaps good tyres with factory reject/repaired tyres with minor issues to make a quick buck.

I wonder if we need to be more vigilant and add checking of tyres by removing it to teambhp checklist.

Yeah, the dealer really tried to shift the blame on me — wild, considering the car went to the tyre shop the very next day. I didn’t even know punctures could be fixed from the inside — that was a first for me too. Honestly, felt scammed. Lost a chunk on the buyback because of that and it left a pretty sour taste.

Lesson learned though: from now on, straight to the tyre shop myself, no middlemen, no assumptions. Appreciate the warm wishes for Cindy — she deserves better than punctured “brand new” tyres!

Originally Posted by Silverfire

Congratulations on your 2nd Creta! Such a difficult car to upgrade from.

This is also the great missed opportunity by Hyundai. There is a large base of satisfied Creta customers who would like to upgrade within the Hyundai family, but the next logical step Tucson is almost twice the price.

I wish Hyundai would make an India specific model which could be the logical upgrade in the 20-35 lakh OTR price bracket, It could have the following improvements over the Creta:
1. Slightly longer and wider
2. Could start with the same engine options, but offer a larger engine as an option in the more expensive trims
3. Maybe an independent rear suspension
4. More bells and whistles - Massage seats?

It would take the fight to the XUV 700 while allowing a logical upgrade path for Creta customers who are satisfied with Hyundai.

Or maybe this is just the next gen Creta, which rumours have it, will be longer bigger and more premium.

The Tucson was very tempting — no doubt about it. But here’s the thing: Hyundai’s entire lineup sits in this weird pricing overlap. You’ve got the Venue creeping up to ₹16–17L, then just a couple lakhs more lands you in Creta territory. Then comes Alcazar pushing ₹27L, and suddenly you’re knocking on Tucson’s door.

The problem is — Hyundai knows their bread and butter is the sub-₹25L segment. That’s where the volumes come from. So introducing the Tucson in a way that truly differentiates it without cannibalising their own lineup becomes tricky. It ends up sitting in this premium niche, kind of like a Creta XL, but not quite a segment above like a Fortuner or a Kodiaq.

I get the feature argument — we want more, and we’re willing to pay more. But then they need to justify the jump too. Right now, Tucson almost feels like a “what could’ve been” product if they fully committed to making it a proper flagship.

Hyundai’s strategy seems aimed at mass appeal more than segment dominance. And it works — but yeah, it leaves cars like the Tucson hanging in limbo.

Originally Posted by gotetir

Thank you for sharing the story, cannot wait to hear more from you when you dad experiences the driving and the overall features. Wishing you both many more happy memories. Try capturing the moments he sees in person in a video for lasting memories.

This is the second time in long I heard people buying the same vehicle after selling their first one. Toyota Innova and now Creta.




Yes, exactly my feeling when I reverse my Alcazar, car slams so hard that it scares me If I bumped into anything/anyone. It's way too aggressive. I keep reminding myself the traffic is not even close.

On the ACC and LKA - Yes, agreed again on the both the cruise control and Lake keep assist, they are as good as the road. I would go on to add, another dimension, Traffic sense. It works when people maintain lane discipline.

I had one instance, I was on flyover with proper lane marking on which I use both LKA and ACC, an auto in front moved not fully, but one wheel into my lane and damn the vehicle hits brakes hard. Thankfully, there is distance between the vehicle behind. I have immediately disengaged both the features to take control of the vehicle.

Haha, it’s a running joke in my family too — my garage has a pattern of "same badge, new gen." This Verna is my fourth, the Innova in the driveway is number three (with Hycross already booked — yes, loyalty runs deep), and now the Creta joins the lineup as second of its name. Funny how I never get to properly "consider" other cars… family has override powers I can’t beat!

Totally relate to what you said about ADAS, I’ve kept most of it off. Feels like I can actually drive that way. The idea of the car braking harder than I would, or tugging the steering mid-overtake? Nah, I’ll pass. It’s a nice-to-have safety net, sure, but I’d rather trust my own judgment, especially on our roads.

Originally Posted by iceman.

Can’t help but ask, that registration plate would have costed as much as the vehicle, no?

I had no intentions of buying it, but we are kids aren't we? Its just that our toys got bigger and better. It was close to the car's tag.

Originally Posted by car_guy1998

This story reminds of my dad, who always wanted Innova and nothing else even if I persuaded him to consider the Creta, Seltos, Scorpio-N and XUV700 during our Hycross purchase in 2023.

But, dad was always firm on getting the Innova, that too new version, only as nothing beats it in terms of comfort and whenever I recommend him getting any of these, he'd remain silent and say okay.

We sold off our used 2011 Innova in 2022 as we didn't need a 7 seater car anymore and we had thought of going for Seltos and in fact, booked one and was supposed to take the delivery. But, due to personal reasons, couldn't take the delivery.

In the meanwhile, dad heard that Toyota is launching new Innova in Hybrid, which eventually became Hycross. Since then, he wanted to get the Hycross as it gives him a "Badi Gaadi wali feel" and other factors being Hybrid even though I had convinced him to get a Seltos/Creta as it sufficed our needs for a family of 3 but dad being dad, I felt that nothing can be done and had to let go of having a Seltos/Creta in our garage for good for the Hycross.

And, he was like, Creta/Seltos felt smaller than our previous Innova in terms of comfort and these both would be suitable for you and not for me and also, as the replacement for my Honda City iDTEC.

Honestly speaking, we don't need a 7 seater vehicle even today as we are family of 3 and we barely go for highway trips and moreover, I moved to USA in 2023, just few weeks after the purchase of the car. But, dad loves ferrying his sisters, my grandma and other people whenever he visits hometown for festival or any other occasion.

Anyway, congratulations on getting Creta, the car which I wanted to have in our garage and nothing beats the Creta in terms of comfort, features and others.

Hope, I'd buy one soon, mostly in EV guise, to complement along with our Hycross replacing our Honda City, which is anyway due for replacement and been convincing my folks for the same.

I still feel the Creta/Seltos have better interior quality than our Hycross.

Any reason why didn't you consider getting Creta in EV guise considering that you are in Delhi? Also, gives the range 400-500 Kms, which my cousin is getting the same now after completing 1000 Kms on the odo recently.

Thank you for the kind wishes!
Yeah, EVs were never really in the running for this one — this car had one job: be the good ol’ fill it, shut it, forget it machine for dad. And trust me, the man has zero patience to deal with charging cables or apps or range anxiety. Diesel is where his heart is (and frankly, where his convenience lies). No debating with the boss man.

And I totally get your Innova story — sounds just like our garage. We've had a running love affair with Innovas and Fortuners, even though 60% of the seats never see a soul. But hey, we buy them, love them, drive them, and then romanticize them endlessly.
It's the perfect cycle — and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Originally Posted by consultant

Heartiest congratulations on your brand-new VVIP Creta! I can’t stop smiling - so happy to see you got 0001. I’d love to know what process you followed (bidding / third-party) to get that number and if possible, cost of goods (no PUN intended).

Thank you! Frankly, I’ve been lucky, a close relative of mine helps me out with all this number plate jazz. He got me registered on the government portal, paid the reserve price, and then the bidding followed. Ended up winning the bid, and now the number’s proudly sitting on the car.

Delhi and Haryana fancy numbers definitely burn a deeper hole in your pocket, trust me, I originally went for 0777 for this one but ended up changing plans last minute. Since it’s a DL registration, I can always transfer it later if I want to, so no regrets there. All worked out in the end.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Amazing write-up speedfreak. Creta fans like your dad have ensured Hyundai's good fortunes in the country. I am happy your dad waited for the 3rd-gen to make the change, on the design front this one looks much more mature compared to the 2nd-gen. Your experience with tyres is quite shocking-nobody thinks about it during PDI. Probably needs to be added to the checklist from here on.

Thank you so much! You’re absolutely right — Creta fans like my dad have definitely played a role in making Hyundai what it is today in India. He’s been team Creta since the OG model and was really holding out for this gen, and I’m glad he waited because this one truly feels more grown-up in terms of design and road presence.

And yes, that tyre episode caught me completely off guard. Honestly, tyre inspection during PDI is something we all tend to overlook — lesson learned the hard way. It’s definitely going on the checklist next time. These small things make all the difference.

Originally Posted by buzzy_boy

A repeat Creta owner here. We upgraded from a 2018 1.4 CRDi to a 2025 S(O) D AT. I 100% agree with all that is written. The Creta is so well thought out that it is leagues better than the sum of its parts.

Hearty congratulations to your dad!

Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by 458

The emotional connection with some cars is priceless. At the same time it is best to let go of something old in order to embrace something new.

I am seeing the mashable car collection tours with Renuka Kirplani, and honestly I felt a lot of these collectors are hoarders trapped in their house and maintaining their collections.

Also would love to know how much you paid for 0001, and what are the normal rates for a single digit series in DL, and does it vary drastically across states?

Classic cars definitely demand more than just money — they need time, attention, and patience too. That’s a big part of why I’ve never gone down that road myself.

As for the 0001 number, well, that’s a bit of a secret, but let’s just say it wasn’t cheap! The bidding process can be wild — I’ve seen numbers go as high as 25-30 lakhs, but I also know people who’ve scored similar plates for 10-15 lakhs depending on the state. It really comes down to how heated the bidding war gets.

Interestingly, some states have more reasonable rates. A friend of mine in MP got a fancy number for almost half of what I paid here, so it’s quite the mixed bag.

Originally Posted by dhruvritzed

It is not the 3rd generation but a facelift of the 2nd generation, with the changes to the surface being minimal, the 3rd generation would come by 2027 as far as I know.

True, I agree.