[speedfreak77]

Let’s talk about the Creta. I don’t have to convince anyone here about what a solid car it is. When Hyundai launched it back in 2015, it completely changed the game. The market went wild, and so did my dad.

This story really starts with his love for the Creta. At that time, I had recently brought home the 4S Fluidic Verna and the Elite i20. Being someone who always went for top-end variants, I never really had to do much to my cars — except maybe change the wheels, because let’s face it, that inner child still loves a fresh set of alloys.

Come November 2015, Delhi was starting to feel winter’s chill and Creta deliveries were just beginning. Hyundai had a massive backlog and told us we’d have to wait until March 2016 to get our hands on one. But my dad was too smitten to wait. He paid a premium to get one delivered earlier, and sure enough, on my birthday, December 28, 2015 - our white diesel SX+ automatic Creta arrived.


(Sitting with its garage mates in Delhi in 2015, Best photo I could find, ignore the snapchat caption)

Back then, the automatic was only available in the SX+ trim, so we had to let go of the fancier SX(O) features - especially those diamond-cut alloys I really liked. And here’s where things got personal. For reasons only he knows, dad swapped out the wheels for a set I absolutely hated. It changed the whole look of the car for me, and slowly, I stopped enjoying it. Between the Verna and the Elite i20 - both more fun to drive in my books, the Creta just became the family’s daily beater.


(My 4S Fluidic verna, which replaced the fluidic verna)


(Both of them together)

Fast forward to 2020. The garage saw a reshuffle. We decided to retire the Creta from its primary duties and brought home a Kia Seltos GTX+ - the official replacement. In parallel, we also picked up a Kia Sonet GTX+ as a city runabout, a proper no-fuss beater. While I took to both Kias quickly, the Seltos in particular ticked all the right boxes. It was premium, packed with features, and a great all-rounder.


(Fresh out of the lot)

But my dad? He hated it. No matter what we said, he just couldn’t warm up to the Seltos. For him, it was always Hyundai > Kia. Even after the Creta was “replaced,” he refused to let it go. Instead, he brought it down to Bangalore and stationed it at our office in Tamil Nadu. It lived out its next chapter running on the Bangalore–Chennai highway, and dad drove it almost every time he visited.


(Joining its Bangalore mates)

Imagine this - we had an Audi Q5, a Mercedes E220, and an Innova Crysta at home. But dad? He was always behind the wheel of his Creta. It became a running joke at home. Mom couldn’t understand it. Grandpa loved the Seltos. But dad stood his ground - it was him and the Creta against the world.

During the times he wasn’t in town, the Creta would be with me in Bangalore. And of course, the first thing I did was fix those wheels. Swapped them for a clean set of 17-inch Continental 225/55s - the same setup I run on my Crysta. Game changer. It completely transformed the driving feel, and honestly, gave the car a new lease on life.







Now here’s the thing — my dad slowly started insisting I drive the Creta more often. He’d randomly toss me the keys, nudge me to take it for longer drives, hoping I’d warm up to it. And yeah… he won. I won’t lie — this Creta fever is real. Once it gets to you, it’s like a virus. You start comparing every other car to it — sedans, SUVs, even luxury badges — and nothing else makes sense anymore. Only the Creta does.

Our beloved Creta eventually clocked 1 lakh kilometers, the only car in our garage to cross that milestone. Typically, we sell our cars before they hit the 85K mark, but this one stayed. It truly was the workhorse of the family.



Then came January 2025. I was driving back from Tumkur when I noticed something off — the transmission wasn’t downshifting properly. It gave me a real scare. I immediately pulled into Blue Hyundai, Nelamangala, hoping it wasn’t serious. Turned out the transmission oil needed a change and there were some minor issues here and there — expected, given the usage.

But my dad? He wasn’t having it.

Next day, I come back from college and the car is gone. Just like that. He sold it. I was stunned. No discussion, no warning — just walked in and showed me a booking confirmation for the 2025 Creta.

At first, I was annoyed, but then I saw it. And yeah… interesting move, dad.

The 2025 facelifted Creta genuinely looks a lot better than the pre-facelift. The design is more mature, the interiors are leagues ahead in quality, and the feature list? Hyundai went all out. Initially, we were seriously tempted by the N Line, and I was kind of sold on it, but the family collectively wanted a diesel. Because, well… a diesel is a diesel is a diesel is a diesel. Nothing quite replaces that torquey pull and efficiency combo.

So, we bit the bullet. I gave my dad the thumbs up from Bangalore but also asked — very politely — if he could at least consider a few alternatives and make a rational choice, just this once.

(He didn’t listen....)

Now, let me tell you something about my dad — he’s a simple guy. Over the years, he’s never really questioned any of our car choices. Whether it was a Verna, a Q5, or even the Sonet, he’s always nodded along with a smile. But when it comes to the Creta, it’s different. It’s like he’s fighting for something personal. Every time I brought up alternatives — XUV700, Scorpio-N, Compass — he’d quietly listen, but I could hear that subtle shift in his tone. The silence would follow, and it spoke louder than words.

Sure, I can go out and buy whatever I want — I’ve been fortunate that way. But how could I, knowing the man who’s always prioritized my happiness above his own, was silently hoping I wouldn’t walk away from the car he truly loved? That’s not a compromise I was willing to make.

So, without much drama, I quietly booked the new 2025 Creta in Delhi on April 20.

Now, just when things were moving along, my grandfather jumped in. He tried convincing me to go for the updated Seltos — and fair point, the new Seltos does come with a better package in many ways. It’s got a longer feature list, better interior finishing, and is the Creta’s sister car after all. I even considered it for a moment. But the second I brought it up with my dad again, that same heavy silence followed.

That was all the answer I needed.

In NCR, with the looming 10-year diesel rule, everyone was advising me to stick to petrol this time. I was asked to wait a month for delivery. But anyone who knows me knows I don’t sit around waiting when I’ve made up my mind. I pulled a few strings — and by April 22, the new Creta was home.







White, top-of-the-line, diesel — the same family tradition. The new Creta comes home.

And guess who was the happiest that day?

Not me. Not even my grandfather. It was dad.

He was stuck in Bangalore due to work and couldn’t make it to Delhi for the delivery. Still hasn’t been able to come down yet. But when I video-called him and showed him the car — man, I haven’t seen that kind of pure joy on his face in years. Just that smile… that made it all worth it.

Honestly? I’d buy ten more Cretas if it meant I could see him smile like that again.

In a few days, the car will be headed to Bangalore, ready to take on the same routes, the same highways, and the same duties the old Creta once did. It almost feels like a passing of the torch — same legacy, just a fresher soul.

I haven’t touched her yet — not a mod, not a sticker — because dad has plans. It’s his Creta after all, and he wants to add his personal touch in his own time. But it just wouldn’t feel right if she didn’t have a name, would it?

So, say hello to Cindy.



The old one had a story, and so will this. Over the next few minutes of this thread, I’ll walk you through what I’ve done with the car so far, my honest impressions, how it compares to the old one, and why despite everything, this still feels like the right decision.

Let’s start with the mods.

Honestly, this forum has seen countless detailed reviews of the Creta — so going into every single feature or line item doesn’t really make sense anymore. Instead, I’ll keep it simple and share what I’ve personally liked or disliked so far.

First up — tyres.

The car comes stock with 215/60 R17 JK Tyres, and I have to say — they were terrible. I mean, why, Hyundai? And to make things worse, the car came from the dealership with air pressure set to 45 PSI all around. The ride felt like metal scraping across tarmac — unbearably stiff, noisy, and jarring.

So the very first thing I did was switch the tyres.

Now, in our Seltos, I had earlier moved to 225/60 R17 Yokohama Earth-1s — the Made-in-India spec. Each cost me around ₹10.5K at the time and I loved them for their balanced performance and comfort. Considering I wasn't planning to upgrade to 18s anytime soon, I stuck to the same Yokohamas for the Creta as well.

But here's where it got interesting.

When we opened the stock JK tyres, the front two already had internal puncture repairs — yes, punctured before delivery. That caught me completely off guard. I called the dealer right away and let’s just say — the conversation got heated. Had I not opted for a tyre swap, I would’ve never known they sold me a brand-new car with repaired tyres. Disappointing, to say the least.





Initially, I was getting ₹4.5K per tyre as buyback. After this discovery, the tyre guy dropped it to ₹1K for the punctured ones. I didn’t have the energy to fight it, so I just let it go and moved on.



Once the new Yokohamas were mounted — man, what a difference. The ride quality, road noise, and grip transformed instantly. It just felt like how the Creta should’ve come from factory.

If you're driving a Korean car and plan to change tyres — I absolutely stand by Yokohamas, especially the Made-in-India ones. They’re worth every rupee.

Now, let’s talk about the music system.

As someone who’s a bit of a music fanatic — with a playlist full of soul, rock, and jazz — I’ve never been one to compromise on in-car audio. In fact, one of the things I love most about my Verna is the Arkamys system, especially with the Live sound setting. It’s tuned just right — warm, spacious, and immersive.

Almost every car I’ve owned has gone through a sound system upgrade. The old Creta? Ran a solid DD setup. But in Cindy, the Bose system sits just right. Honestly, it’s good enough that I don’t feel the urge to mess with it — a rare win. The output is clean, the soundstage is decent, and for now at least, money saved.

Also — while we’re on the topic — here’s a song recommendation:
“Teardrop” by Massive Attack.
This one’s a favorite of mine. It plays perfectly in the Verna, and it’s actually how I benchmark sound across my cars. Every time I get a new car, this is the track I test first.

Now on to ADAS.

Let me say it straight — I’m not a fan. Sure, it makes things a little more comfortable, helps with relaxed driving... but I’d honestly rather not use most of these features.

Let me explain why.

Picture this: Delhi-Gurgaon traffic, 6 PM on a Friday. I’m crawling along, and this gentleman in a blue Grand Vitara decides to squeeze into my lane out of nowhere. Sudden swerve. The Creta's ADAS system beeps, flashes a collision warning, and then — slams the brakes. Hard. The poor WagonR behind me barely avoided kissing the bumper. My heart was in my mouth.

This wasn’t a one-off. It’s happened multiple times.

Even while reversing, the system gets overly cautious. Some ninja two-wheeler zooms past a few feet away, and boom — the car slams the brakes mid-reverse. Like, relax Cindy, I saw him and he’s not even close.

That said — it did save me once. An Eeco in front braked hard, and I was distracted for a split second. The ADAS braked before I even noticed. So yeah — it’s a mixed bag. A necessary evil, maybe? I don’t know what verdict to pass. Just... be mindful of it.

One feature I do appreciate though is the Blind Spot View Monitor. It’s a fantastic addition. Knowing exactly what’s lurking in your flanks gives you that little extra confidence in city traffic and on highways.

The adaptive cruise control has three levels of following distance. None of them match the Indian “I want to see only the rear tyres of the car ahead” style of driving — but still, it’ll be a great tool for dad to relax a bit on his frequent Bangalore-Chennai highway runs.

Let’s talk interiors.

The cabin feels well-built. In fact, it reminds me of what my Q5 had back in 2012 — and that says a lot. From the button-style electronic handbrake, massive panoramic sunroof, to the dual-zone climate control, everything inside feels premium.

And here we go again... I said it before, didn’t I?
This Creta fever is something else. It creeps up slowly, and before you know it, you’re comparing your Creta to cars from two segments above. Help me, guys. I’ve become one of them.

That being said, the interior truly is top-notch.

One thing I really wish Hyundai offered though — an option for the Alcazar’s wine red interiors on the Creta. That deep, rich tone looks stunning. Still, the ivory finish in mine is classy and doesn’t feel dull or cheap. I especially love the joined display setup — thank you Hyundai for using the round digital cluster and not the tacky ones you slapped into the new Verna or the mid variants of this very car. This setup is miles ahead in design and legibility.

Compared to the Seltos, the new Creta feels... more mature. It’s more relaxed, subtle, and dare I say — more solid. It even drives that way. The Seltos always made me want to flick it into Sport Mode and go. The Creta? It makes me want to slow down and enjoy the drive.
Weird, right?

I’ve already clocked 800 km, and believe it or not, that rev counter hasn’t gone past 2,500 rpm even once. It just wants to cruise. It’s smooth, refined, and premium-feeling — all the things that make you want to take it slow.

Now, a quick word about Steering Assist.

This is one of those features that’s great... when it works.

On stretches like the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway or the Western Peripheral, it’s a blessing — the car gently holds its lane, requiring minimal correction. Nice, right?

But here’s the flip side — try overtaking with it on, and you’ll find yourself fighting the steering. The car doesn’t like you making spontaneous lane changes, especially on tighter gaps.

And don’t even think about using it on our less-than-perfect roads. Tried it on Todapur Road in Delhi, and I almost kissed a divider. So yes, the system’s only as smart as the road it’s on.

Also, the moment you take your hands off the wheel for more than 5 seconds, the car flashes a reminder — “hands on the wheel please.”
So yeah, it’s a nice-to-have. Not a replacement for real driving.

Now let’s talk about some misses, personal touches, and the overall feel.

One thing I thoroughly miss in the Creta is the lack of ambient lighting — the Alcazar gets it in the door pads, so why couldn’t Hyundai give us the same here? It’s these little things that elevate the in-cabin experience. I even explored aftermarket options; visited a shop that installs Cardi ambient lighting, but the guy said he’d have to drill into the panels. I just looked at him and said, “Not in this life, brother.”
So, that plan was quickly dropped.

There’s a faint yellow ambient strip in the dash storage space — nice touch, but barely enough to count.

On the utility front, though, Hyundai nailed it. You get a Type-C port, a USB port (thank God they didn’t skip it), and plenty of storage spaces all around. The rear seat comfort is solid — my grandfather, a tall 6-footer, sat in the back for a 15 km trip and didn’t complain once. That says a lot, especially since he never gets into the Seltos.

The 10-inch infotainment screen is sharp, fluid, and very responsive — no lag, no complaints. I enjoy spending time in this car, and it’s those small things that make it feel premium. Also, paddle shifters! Nice little feature. I doubt I’ll ever really use them, but hey — they’re there. My Seltos didn’t get them since they were added only after Kia updated the logo. Not complaining, but definitely a “nice-to-have.”

About the exterior...

It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of design, much like the pre-facelift.
When that version came out, we hated it. But with time, it grew on us.
This facelift, though? Loved it right from the get-go. It’s handsome, well-proportioned, and clean. I think it all comes down to perspective — but in my view, this is a very sharp-looking SUV.

That said, I do think Hyundai really dropped the ball by not including fog lamps. The headlights seem to do their job well in city conditions, but I’m yet to test them on highways at night. If they fall short, I’ve already scouted a setup for aftermarket projector fog lamps, and I’ll go ahead with that install.

Some final quality-of-life bits:

Ventilated seats — my Verna spoiled me. I keep the ventilation on all the time, and I’m glad this car has them too.

Panoramic sunroof — no, I’m not going to pop it open in Delhi summers, but come rainy evenings or sunset drives? It’s perfect. Gives the cabin an airy, pleasant vibe.

Wheels — they feel a tad undersized to me. I really liked the 18-inch wheels on the new Alcazar. I’m going to try and get my hands on a set and swap them in soon. Just for that added presence and proportion.

All said and done, the exterior is tasteful, the features are thoughtful, and the overall package just makes sense. I’m genuinely happy with how it’s turned out.

One more thing I have to mention — the auto start-stop system. Surprisingly, it’s very well-tuned in this car. Not jerky or irritating like in some Mahindras. It switches off and comes back on so smoothly, you barely notice it. Nice job, Hyundai.



If there’s one thing I would change about Cindy, it’s the color.
Black looks absolutely stunning on the new Creta — gives it that stealthy, premium look. But then again, white is tradition in our family. Every car we’ve owned has been white, and this one is no exception. So yeah, I couldn’t really win that battle.

As for fuel economy, it’s currently hovering around 10 km/l, which is fine. Honestly, it’s what we get from the Verna, Seltos, Sonet, and even the old Creta. So no surprises there.

I initially planned to PPF the entire car to keep it pristine, but dad stepped in with a request — he wants to wrap the roof black himself once Cindy reaches Bangalore. So I’m holding off and letting him work his magic. After all, this car is as much his as it is mine — maybe even more his.

To conclude, I’m genuinely happy with this purchase. The car ticks all the right boxes, feels premium, and brings smiles every time I start it up.

But above everything, the thing that makes me happiest is knowing how excited my dad is about this car. He asks me every single day how it’s doing, how it drives, how it feels. And I can feel his excitement through those calls.

So, Dad — this one’s for you.

Can’t wait to see you behind the wheel of your new love.

[Col Mehta]

What a brilliant and well-written story! Reading it brought me as much joy as it must have brought your father. The Creta truly is an all-rounder. While we recently bought the FL Seltos Xline D-AT, my heart still skips a beat when I see the FL Creta. If only it had a better interior color scheme (we didnt like the grey theme - personal choice, of course) and a center console with better quality that didnt creak, we would have bought our third Creta.

That said, heartiest congratulations to you and your father. Wishing you countless happy and safe miles ahead.

[vsrivatsa]

Originally Posted by speedfreak77

Because, well… a diesel is a diesel is a diesel is a diesel. Nothing quite replaces that torquey pull and efficiency combo.

Very well written write up on your journey from a Creta to another Creta . When it comes to the SUV space in the country Creta is the King!

And yes, a diesel is a diesel and I am holding on to my Diesel car as well as long as I can because I don't think I would be brave enough to buy a Diesel car again.

One thing though which has always scared me about Creta are those Braking Incidents reported on this group due to some ABS sensor going bad or whatever. Since you seem to own a whole lot of Hyundai cars - any scenario where any of this surfaced in your experience?

[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.

[speedfreak77]

Originally Posted by Col Mehta

What a brilliant and well-written story! Reading it brought me as much joy as it must have brought your father. The Creta truly is an all-rounder. While we recently bought the FL Seltos Xline D-AT, my heart still skips a beat when I see the FL Creta. If only it had a better interior color scheme (we didnt like the grey theme - personal choice, of course) and a center console with better quality that didnt creak, we would have bought our third Creta.

That said, heartiest congratulations to you and your father. Wishing you countless happy and safe miles ahead.

Thank you for the wishes! Currently owning a Seltos, I never second-guessed my choice—it was a heart-over-head decision, and one I’d make again in a heartbeat.

Originally Posted by vsrivatsa

Very well written write up on your journey from a Creta to another Creta . When it comes to the SUV space in the country Creta is the King!

And yes, a diesel is a diesel and I am holding on to my Diesel car as well as long as I can because I don't think I would be brave enough to buy a Diesel car again.

One thing though which has always scared me about Creta are those Braking Incidents reported on this group due to some ABS sensor going bad or whatever. Since you seem to own a whole lot of Hyundai cars - any scenario where any of this surfaced in your experience?

Back in 2023, I had to leave town urgently and parked my Verna at the office for three days. I took a flight, thinking nothing of it. When I returned, I was greeted by a lit-up instrument cluster, incredibly heavy steering—felt like a truck—and barely any braking. The car was almost undrivable.

Turns out, a rat had chewed through the ABS wire on the front left side. A new wire was ordered, but it took two weeks to arrive. In the meantime, the folks at Blue Hyundai pulled off some impressive jugaad—patched up the wire just enough to get the car running. But it was temperamental. Any movement or disturbance, and the issue would resurface. I’d have to pull over, switch the car off and on, and then it would run fine again. Those two weeks were a nightmare.

Eventually, it was fixed properly. The wire alone cost me ₹13,000.

There have been other moments too—doing triple-digit speeds and suddenly realizing the braking just doesn’t inspire confidence. In comparison, I’d say the Creta feels much better and more predictable in such situations.

There’s nothing to be afraid of in being honest about these things. If anything, it helps others make better-informed decisions—and gives you some peace of mind too.

[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.

[SideView]

Originally Posted by speedfreak77

But here's where it got interesting.

When we opened the stock JK tyres, the front two already had internal puncture repairs — yes, punctured before delivery. That caught me completely off guard. I called the dealer right away and let’s just say — the conversation got heated. Had I not opted for a tyre swap, I would’ve never known they sold me a brand-new car with repaired tyres. Disappointing, to say the least.

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.

[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.

[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.

Originally Posted by speedfreak77

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The Creta's ADAS system beeps, flashes a collision warning, and then — slams the brakes. Hard. The poor WagonR behind me barely avoided kissing the bumper. My heart was in my mouth.

This wasn’t a one-off. It’s happened multiple times.

Even while reversing, the system gets overly cautious. Some ninja two-wheeler zooms past a few feet away, and boom — the car slams the brakes mid-reverse. Like, relax Cindy, I saw him and he’s not even close.

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.

[iceman.]

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

[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.

[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).

[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.

[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!

[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?