Checked out the 2024 Hyundai Creta: Observations as a Skoda Rapid owner

Interior quality of VAGs are definitely a grade lower than Hyundai.

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Went to Raipur Hyundai dealer to checkout the new Creta and thank god it does look far better than the previous one. I quite liked the car, there’s nothing to hate or love as such, this has got balanced design and build, truly a no nonsense car. Hopefully Hyundai has sorted the safety aspect, then it will be a no brainer. I’m anyways fed up with the after sales service of Skoda and for sure I would not even want to touch a Skoda with a barge pole, until they magically sort their service woes, which is not happening. Having a 3000km monthly running, I’m looking at Creta Diesel S(o) MT/TC, currently open to both but will decide after the test drive because TDI DSG is a big shoes to fill. My Rapid is still under warranty till 2025 and hopefully by this Diwali, she might be gone if Creta scores good on NCAP. I will wait for the TeamBHP ownership reviews and then take a call, seltos is also an option but Kia hasn’t made any announcement on safety as did by Hyundai.

Couple of observations:

• Car looks good in black colour, the design is more palatable
• Dark chrome front grill looks good
• I'm still not comfortable with the tubelight obsession these car manufacturers have
• Paint quality is definitely a grade lower than VAG
• Interior quality of VAGs are definitely a grade lower than Hyundai
• Seats are comfortable in front and back, recline angle is good at the back, underthigh support is good too for someone under 5'10
• The fabric seats on the lower variants will be a pain to maintain, they were already dirty in new car.
• Rear looks a lot better than the previous Creta
• Quality of materials used in the interiors feel built to last
• Integration of infotainment display and driver display looks really good
• Colour scheme used in the interior will take time to grow, grey all around looks slightly weird
• Engine bay is well designed and gets underbody protection unlike VAGs
• Sales person knew nothing about the car, I appeared more informed than them. According to them, S(o) doesn't come with the rear camera, sunroof and alloys
• NVH levels of Hyundai engines are really great. Diesel was dead silent.

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