Re: Recommendation for a good CVT Automatic | Budget of 12-lakhs It's been a long time since I have updated this thread. A lot has happened since the time I have booked the Creta DCT in Apr.
Due to long waiting times and just 3 stars in GNCAP rating of the Creta, I have cancelled my booking last month. I saw a lot of videos of issues with the dry DCT of Hyundai/Kia and in hot summer of Hyderabad, there was a high chance this issue would come. I could have changed my booking to CVT but the low safety rating of the Creta pulled me back.
Now somedays back one of my friend called me up and we met. Got to check out his car which was the Hector Manual. It felt big and butch and very spacious inside.
I actually never considered the Hector as I felt it was quite above my budget. But came to know from him that it's actually not that costly. The first thing which I noticed immediately is the difference in build quality between the Creta and Hector. Even though it is not tested, but I am sure it would score 4 stars easily.
I checked out the Hector at my nearest dealer which was MG Kondapur and asked for a test drive. The showroom experience was quite good and the SA was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I test drove both the manual and the CVT and felt the CVT was quite good. The waiting period as per SA is around 4-5 months.
Checked out the prices I found the Shine CVT variant was priced under ₹20 lacs on road Hyderabad. I was dumbfounded. This variant had all necessary features one would want in a car including Auto Hold, Electric Parking, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control, Break Assist, ESP, TC, the huge 10" touchscreen and even a normal Sunroof. It was total VFM product from MG and kudos to MG to have all these features in Hector at such excellent pricing.
The top variant Sharp has additional 6 airbags instead of 2 in Shine, 6+ Infinity Speaker system which sound awesome, Panoramic Sunroof, 360 deg camera, Leather Seats, Ventilated Front Seats, 18" tyres with diamond cut alloy wheels and auto folding ORVMs among other things. I felt for this big a car 360 deg camera is a very essential feature. Also for summers of Hyderabad, Ventilated Seats would also be nice to have feature.
The difference between Shine and Sharp variant was a whopping ₹3.7 lacs. Unfortunately, the mid variant has more or less discontinued and dealers are not taking booking of the same. I was quite confused whether to get the VFM Shine variant or splurge to go for the top end Sharp variant. Huge battle between the Mind and the Heart.
My choice of color was Burgundy Red but came to know Burgundy Red was not available in Shine variant. Only White, Silver, Grey and Black was available for Shine variant. While Silver and Black were also good, the Burgundy Red colour with the 18" diamond cut alloy wheels was looking very nice.
I gave it a lot of thought and eventually Heart won the battle. Booked the MG Hector Sharp in Burgundy Red color. It is costing me now close to ₹23.5 lacs on road Hyderabad.
My heart is so happy with me but my mind is totally upset with my decision.
Last edited by souvikjana83 : 11th June 2022 at 15:43.
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