Team-BHP - 2018 Hyundai Creta Facelift : Official Review

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Originally Posted by Aditya (Post 4423800)

The SX(O) variant comes with a fitness band, which doubles up as a smartkey. Charging is via a USB cable. The car can be opened & started by just wearing this band on your wrist (no need for the key).

Thanks for the nice review. I've one clarification.

Can this H-Band be charged by placing the band on the wireless charger in SX(O) variant?
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by deemash (Post 4423917)

Thanks for the nice review. I've one clarification.

Can this H-Band be charged by placing the band on the wireless charger in SX(O) variant?
Thanks.

No, as per my discussion with the dealer, it does need a cable. I haven't tried it myself though.

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Originally Posted by deemash (Post 4423917)

Thanks for the nice review. I've one clarification.

Can this H-Band be charged by placing the band on the wireless charger in SX(O) variant?
Thanks.

No. It has to be charged with the USB cable only. Wireless charging can be used only for smartphones with the feature enabled.

I don't like two things about the Creta: Price and missing features. Otherwise, it's the PERFECT car for a small family of 3 in Urban India.

And it looks like many are willing to make the compromise on features and pay a high price.

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Originally Posted by GTO (Post 4423813)

The lack of any formidable competition certainly helps - there's no alternative from Maruti (no skills to develop such expensive cars), Honda (lack of focus) or Toyota (too slow).

Somehow, Hyundai gets the timing right always. Or they let someone else test the waters first.

Some of their notable cars which defined their respective segments:
1. Accent: With the 1.5 diesel
2. i20: Instant success after the failure of the Getz(experiment.) The Jazz accelerated the success of the i20
3. Verna: With rising petrol costs, Verna took the game head on against the Honda city with a diesel engine (back in the day)
4. Creta: Waited for the Duster to settle and killed it overnight with the launch of the Creta.

With the Facelift launched now, here are the differences that I felt that are highlighted side by side. Have used the images from the Official review of both the cars.

Front View

Rear View

Side View

Front 3 quarters

Front Grille

Front skid plate

Fog lamp

Headlight

Headlight - All in action

Alloy Wheel in the SX(O) variant

Rear Reflector

Rear skid plate

Roof

Roof rails

Tail light

Tail light - All in action

Steering wheel

Buttons on the steering wheel

Instrument console - MID font changed

Gear shift indicator

MID

MID

Last drive information

Storage area ahead of the gear lever

Armrest

Seat adjuster

IRVM

Front Map lights

Spare wheel

Picked up a Fiery Red 1.6E Plus petrol yesterday. First impression is super smooth engine (albeit still tight at 17km), excellent NVH control and pliable suspension.

Got the new OEM DRL+fogs also fitted for 7.6k. Smart move to reposition the DRLs to the fogs; Hyundai will sell them to lower variants in the millions now as compared to the integrated headlight ones earlier.

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Originally Posted by itwasntme (Post 4424209)

Congratulations on the buy. Looks great in red.

A quick query - Can you buy the top end Alloy wheels as an accessory for the lower variant?

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Originally Posted by PrideRed (Post 4423844)

Creta is a good example what great looks can do to numbers. Keeping the looks aside, when you compare to Verna, you pay 2.8 lacs premium for better GC and higher seating. But look at the numbers, while Verna is struggling to maintain 4K, Creta manages to sell a cool 10K copies every month.

Well said. Plus, the Verna is newer and has more features. Still, crossovers appeal to the market's heart more than any other. See this message I read earlier today. Women love the Creta - she wouldn't even have noticed that a new Verna is on sale:

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Originally Posted by aviraj (Post 4423869)

Is the Petrol MT still a good buy considering the price difference with the Diesel?

The petrol vs diesel price difference has always been significant with Hyundai's cars. Both engines are top class - buy based on your running, budget and love for torque. When budgeting, do factor in the diesel's superior resale & FE too.

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Originally Posted by jayram.r (Post 4424215)

Congratulations on the buy. Looks great in red.

A quick query - Can you buy the top end Alloy wheels as an accessory for the lower variant?

From a casual chat, I believe the top end dual-tone alloys are not available but the normal ones are possible as a direct purchase from Hyundai. Did not really go into it as I am not interested.

1. The sunroof can open wide enough so that 2 kids of age (7 and 4) can stand simultaneously? :D

2. Is petrol automatic available in the top end version? I know that diesel AT is available only till SX variant.

The back of the old Creta looks FAR better than the facelifted one. The narrow line that runs through the taillights which houses the reverse lights and the indicators, as well as the bumper from the older car, just do a better job of dividing the visual bulk of the rear to give it a more squat look. That said, the nose on the facelift does look a lot more imposing.

Brilliant review as always and thanks for picking up the blue shade for the review :D. Although I still prefer the old front end design, this new grille will definitely grow on you. But they could have avoided those holes/slots on the slats.

Glad to see they have added some basic features that were missing in the old model (MID functions, auto dimming IRVM, cruise control etc). All disc brakes, auto wiper/lights, ventilated seats would have made it a complete package (atleast for the premium pricing).

Seeing a lot on the road now but haven't seen any other color except white which is the favorite color out here :D.

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Originally Posted by deemash (Post 4424315)

1. The sunroof can open wide enough so that 2 kids of age (7 and 4) can stand simultaneously?

Please tell me you are kidding :Frustrati :Frustrati

Death by a sunroof

Dangerous new trend