The Creta facelift now commands a waiting period of up to 6 months.

Hyundai claims to have received over 1 lakh bookings for the Creta facelift since its launch. The SUV now commands a waiting period of up to 6 months, as the carmaker currently has an order backlog of over 45,000 units.

The updated Creta was launched in January this year. The SUV is available in seven trims and according to Hyundai, variants equipped with a sunroof and connected car features account for 71% and 52% of the total bookings, respectively.

The Creta facelift is available with three engine options, including a 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 113 BHP and 144 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or CVT; a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, offered with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol that produces 158 BHP and 253 Nm, that is available with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

Prices of select petrol variants of the Creta have been increased by Rs 3,500.

The Hyundai Creta facelift has received its first price hike. Prices have been increased by up to Rs 10,800.

The updated Creta was launched in January this year at a starting price of Rs 10,99,900 (ex-showroom). This month, Hyundai has increased the prices of select petrol variants by Rs 3,500. Prices of the E MT, SX (O) Turbo DCT and SX (O) Turbo DCT Dual Tone variants remain unchanged.

Except for the SX (O) AT and SX (O) AT Dual Tone trims, prices of all diesel variants have gone up by Rs 10,800.

The Creta facelift is available with three engine options, including a 1.5-litre petrol engine that makes 113 BHP and 144 Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual or CVT; a 1.5-litre diesel that puts out 114 BHP and 250 Nm, offered with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol that produces 158 BHP and 253 Nm, that is available with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.

The Hyundai Creta competes with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun and the MG Astor.

I have been driving my new Hyundai for the past 15 days and only clocked 450 km till now, and I just love the car!

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Hey everyone!

So I thought I would write about my entire car-buying journey. TeamBHP has been of immense help with the whole process and I have been posting about it since last year.

The Search

So I owned a Grand i10 since 2014. But wanted to change the car to a new one since last year. Finally, my friend (who was also looking for his first car) and I started checking out various cars and visiting showrooms for test drives. But I was super confused.

I wrote a very detailed post about it back in May of 2023. Mentioned what all I tested and my thoughts about every SUV I tested. I am not re-writing it here.

Both my friend and I decided on the Creta and finally booked it. I booked the SX(O) and he booked the SX variant. I would have loved the new one. Alas, it was still a year away and I didn't want to wait so much.

But then due to a close family emergency, I had to postpone my decision to buy the car. The SA was very nice and helped me cancel my booking easily and refunded the entire amount.

Time passed and then in July, the new Seltos dropped. I liked the Creta in general due to better comfort, suspension and given that I was a Hyundai user for over 10 years. Still, was excited for the Seltos reveal. They have a very nice marketing team. The Seltos was revealed and I just loved the interiors! It had everything I wanted and which was missing in the old Creta (360-degree camera, ADAS etc). I booked it instantly using the K-Code thing they launched at that time.

Went to checkout the car and loved the green colour. Even took it for a test drive later. But I don't think one test drive was enough to decide on the comfort level. It was the DCT Turbo and it was a thrilling experience to drive it!

Then came the problems. The Kia SA was kind of useless. He had 0 knowledge about stuff and was not as helpful as the previous Hyundai SA I had. Nevertheless, I kept waiting for the car. I thought only 1900 or so people booked the Seltos via the K Code and they would get priority delivery. Oh boy, was I wrong. I booked in July and there was no car in sight till September. While everyone else who booked directly via the dealer was getting deliveries everywhere, my car was nowhere in sight. Even though I booked via K Code, I made a booking via the dealer too. But still no progress. This made me angry as a customer and especially about Kia in general.

Finally, in September, my patience dam broke when the SA told me that the car would come by the end of October. I instantly cancelled the booking. I was anyway not very comfortable with the Seltos because it was only available in Turbo and DCT in the top model. I did not want to go with DCT as most of my driving is within the city. Also, the budget was over-stretching to 23.5 or something. The delay in delivery and the bad experience from the showroom gave me another excuse to just cancel it. I thought it was already October and the new Creta should drop next year. So I dropped all my plans to buy a car that year. Even the refund experience was so bad compared to what I faced at the Hyundai showroom. The SA told me that they could not refund online and I had to go to their showroom to collect the cheque. They also deducted Rs 2500 or something.

Then came January and Hyundai dropped the announcement for the new Creta. My eyes lit up again and the urge to buy the car re-ignited. As soon as I saw the car reveal, I fell in love with it and instantly called up my old Hyundai SA (the good fellow). I told him I wanted to book it instantly. Visited the showroom by the end of January to check the car out in person and booked it then and there itself. The SA promised me that I should get the delivery by the end of February. During the booking, I got some mats and mud guards added as free gifts too. With the option of upgrading to a 3D mat at a discount during delivery. I booked the dual-tone SX(O) IVT version as my mom always loved dual tones very much. Was kind of sad that only black and white dual tone was available and no silver option.

After Booking

The first thing I did after booking was find ways to sell my old car. I tried both Cars24 and Spinny. The quotation they give on the site is useless and is always on the higher side. They come and evaluate the car first and then give a proper final quotation. I went ahead with Spinny as their quotation was better and the entire experience was pleasant. They block Rs 10k till the car registration is also transferred at the RTO. But everything happened very smoothly and I highly recommend Spinny. Finally, with a heavy heart, bid farewell to my first car. Here is the final image before the Spinny executive took the car away.

As promised, the car arrived by the end of February and my SA called me up for a PDI. I visited the stockyard and did a thorough PDI of the entire car. Checked all panels. Checked the panel gaps. Ensured that the km was low in the odometer (it was around 28 kms or something). Made sure all electronics were working correctly. Recorded a video of the entire process just for reference too. I would always recommend doing a PDI before taking delivery of a new car.

One thing I was pleasantly surprised about during the PDI was the chrome door handles. So on the official site, the dual-tone versions don't have chrome handles even in the top trim. That is mostly cause most dual tones don't have chrome handles. But when I went to do the PDI, I saw that all the handles were in chrome. Now this might be cause this is the first batch of cars and they went the extra mile or something haha. Before the PDI, I tried searching for the new Creta dual tone all over the internet but couldn't find a single image.

Here is the official image vs the handles on my car

The Delivery

Another surprising thing that happened was that the dealer asked me to get the insurance from outside. He even helped me get the ICICI insurance at a discounted rate. It has most of the essential add-ons. PolicyBazaar was quoting it around 59k and I got it at 52k. I wrote a separate thread on this.

I was happy with the PDI and went ahead with the delivery. When the first car was purchased, I was not in town so never experienced the car delivery process. I was as excited as a baby getting a new toy.

The delivery experience was also pretty smooth. They did all the formalities and explained the basics to me. I got the free mudguards and instead of taking the normal mats, I upgraded to the 3D ones at a discount. This was actually a mistake, to be honest. The official 3D mats from Hyundai don't cover the dead pedal area in the footwell. Whereas most other 3D mats online do. (though they come at double the price). I think that is a must as the original carpet area is getting exposed whenever I keep my feet on the dead pedal.

I was contemplating getting some coating done but most of them were quoting me too high. Like Ceramic Pro quoted me 50k for ceramic quoting. I wanted to get PPF done initially but I read at a lot of places that PPF on white does tend to appear yellowish after some time due to oxidation. I will most probably get selective PPF done like on the ORVMs and doors (cause I got a doggo). But will get this done later. Even if I do it now, they will do paint correction so I thought why not do it later and try to maintain the paint myself (later on this).

I also purchased the official screen protector from Hyundai. The dealer told me that his team won't be able to fix it and I didn't trust them much to ensure it's bubble-free. So I installed it myself and it was pretty easy.

Review

I have been driving the car for the past 15 days and only clocked 450 km till now. But I just love it! I have been driving a manual all this time and an upgrade to automatic was anyway a big upgrade. Manual has its own fun but, to be honest I just fell in love with driving an automatic. It takes out all the stress from driving in the city, especially with bumper-to-bumper traffic and so many speed breakers everywhere.

The car seating position is great. The electronic seating adjustment option is nice to have. I didn't have these many options with a manual seat. Like adjusting thigh support for example. The CVT drives butter smooth and the entire drive experience is very relaxed. The sports mode makes it a bit peppy but am not going above 2-2.5 rpm for now till the engine-break-in period is over.

The new connected displays look great. I find this to be better than the Seltos for some reason. I am able to see the instrument cluster properly from my seating position and also the display console area is a bit bigger vs Seltos. Mind you, the screen sizes are the same though.

The instrument cluster and the infotainment are very crisp and bright. The cluster has all the necessary information which is easy to follow. The infotainment is very user-friendly too. I was able to get the hang of it and play around with the settings very easily.

The Bose sound system is amazing. I have always read that people thought the Bose sound system of the Creta was a bit underwhelming but I didn't find it so. The base, treble everything is perfect and very premium sounding. I still haven't played it loudly while driving so can't give a better review yet haha. There are options in the setting which allow you to auto-reduce the volume if some safety message comes or while parking.

I found the TPMS to be a bit weird. At first, I filled normal air at 33psi. But while driving it showed 35-36psi. So later I got the nitrogen one filled in all the tyres. When I start the car, after driving it for a while it shows 33-34. But then later on sometimes it shows 35-36. Maybe it depends on the temperature of the tyre too? Am not sure. If someone experienced can comment on this, I would really appreciate it.

360 Degree Camera:

It works brilliantly and is very accurate. I found the 3D version of the 360 camera mostly useless for now. For some reason, it does not show dogs or humans in that mode. The most useful version was the drone view and the front top view. I have set it in the settings such that whenever the speed is below 10 and something comes near my car, the camera automatically starts along with the front parking sensor. Very useful on super crowded roads.

ADAS:

It amazes me how far we have come in terms of technology. While I was doing the PDI, the Hyundai staff at the stockyard was telling me that ADAS is useless but after driving it for 15 days, I fell in love with it. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) automatically activates whenever the lines are available on the road. It kind of assists you in the background and makes you a better driver. Like one day I was coming down from a flyover and I slightly drifted to the centre as the flyover was empty. The steering wheel slightly nudged me back into my lane and showed a message that I was leaving my lane. It's not like an interfering nudge. You can easily overpower it and do whatever you are doing.

The Blind-spot Collision - Avoidance Assist (BCA) & Blind-spot Collision Warning are pretty great to have. Specially, when anyone is opening the doors and a car is coming from behind, it kind of gives an alarm and the ORVMs light up. Also very helpful while driving as it keeps you aware of your blind spots.

The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) is fun when I am riding on flyovers as they are properly marked. I live in Kolkata and not a lot of roads have proper markings. It just makes the driving more relaxed as the car auto nudges you to turn and keeps in the lane etc. Haven't tried this much in the city and can't wait to hit the highway.

High Beam Assist (HBA) is very easy to switch on. When you switch on the high beam, it first switches on the auto mode. So it automatically aligns the headlights based on the oncoming traffic. I see so many videos of people claiming that Creta headlights are not sufficient enough. I found them to be extremely good. Or may be cause I am upgrading from a 10-year-old Grandi10 so it feels like a huge upgrade.

Haven't seen much of Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) as I usually pay attention and move when the car in front of me moves. I think I only saw this once but again, a good passive thing to have.

The rear collision warning and auto braking work great. It is sometimes a bit irritating when you are taking a U-turn in a busy single-way street in Kolkata though. It auto brakes as soon as I am taking a U-turn because some cycle or autorickshaw always tries to go past the car. But at least in the back of my mind, I know it will always try to prevent any collision if I miss anything. The worst part is when someone is standing behind the car and guiding you to come back. I had to open the window and tell him to move aside haha.

The assistant auto-announces children's crossing. You can turn it off in the settings but I have kept it on. It's not that irritating, to be honest. I even activated the feature where it announces speed breakers. Is not accurate every time and does miss a breaker here and there. But there are many unmarked speed breakers on Kolkata roads and are very irritating.

One thing I still haven't tested or am afraid to test is forward collision assist. The car was delivered with that switched off by default (or maybe the dealer staff did it). Now this includes the features: Forward Collision - Avoidance Assist - Car (FCA-Car) & Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Forward Collision - Avoidance Assist - Pedestrian (FCA-Ped), Forward Collision - Avoidance Assist - Cycle (FCA-Cyl), Forward Collision - Avoidance Assist - Junction Turning (FCA-JT).

The reason I am afraid to test it out in a city like Kolkata is because people just jump in front of the car to cross the roads. Or some random cyclist or an autorickshaw will overtake and cut in front of you. What am afraid of is the car will do a sudden brake and someone from behind will rear-end me. I have been watching YouTube videos about it and it seems it only works at certain speeds and when the collision is imminent. But am still scared. If anyone who has tried this before can share their experience, it will be really helpful.

The drive attention warning only came once when I was driving for more than 1.5 hours as it was office time and most of the roads were jam-packed.

Now coming to the best part about ADAS: the Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC with S&G). It was a bit scary to test it out but now that am getting the hang of it, it's so much fun! I think Hyundai is the only car company which allows smart cruise control activation for speeds above 10 kmph. So in free-flowing traffic I just set the speed and the car auto speeds and slows down. It still feels surreal and my feed is hanging over the break just to be safe. You can set the distance to be maintained between the front car. Only drawback is that the minimum distance is also a lot given the distances maintained in the usual city standards. So in bumper-to-bumper traffic, sometimes I need to stop it and manage it myself. The car behind me starts honking if I don't. Maybe I need some more time to get used to it. But that is definitely something I can see myself using a lot. Now club that with lane keep assist and it's such a comfortable drive. Can't wait to try out the highway.

Bluelink:

I found it to be okay. Using it via Alexa is too cumbersome and useless most of the time. Also, don't know how many times I would pre-start the car to cool it. Only useful feature I found was the surround view of the car when it's parked. Maybe any experienced Creta/bluelink users can share some more about it.

Some cons:

One of the biggest complaints I have for Hyundai is that they haven't provided adequate ambient light in a 20L+ car. They said their customer survey said that most customers don't want it but I think it's just cost-cutting. Ambient light does give a very premium feel to the cabin at night. The Alcazar had a similar cabin to the Creta and had such nice ambient lights. They could have given the same thing.

The piano black finish inside the console looks very premium but is very scratch-prone. I asked one of the PPF vendors if PPF can be applied to that. But given that it's electronic, it is not recommended.

Wireless charger - I was pretty intrigued to have a wireless charger as I never even used one at home. But it just heats up the phone and is mostly useless. I was expecting the holes to have some cooling effect but supposedly it doesn't. So I have just switched it off. I think wireless chargers are one of the most overrated features after the cooled glove box.

Wired Apple Car Play - This is such a bummer again. I really hope they can provide some OTA update to connect it wirelessly. Right now I use a short wire to connect to my phone and then I keep the phone in the wireless charger area. It does not even fit properly and is just an inconvenience.

Hyundai Maps - Pretty inaccurate sometimes and the POI suggestions are mostly wrong. Nothing can beat Google Maps.

Apart from these, I didn't find any other major negative to be honest.

Regarding Maintenance

I have instructed my society car washer to wash it only once initially. But now I have told him not to wash. I have been going into a rabbit hole on how to wash and maintain the car at home. Seeing so many videos feels like such a therapeutic process.

Example video

Also followed the car detailing thread over here.

For now, I bought a pressure washer. Turtle Wax foam shampoo and Turtle Ceramic Spray. Haven't yet done the wash myself yet but can't wait to try it out. Let's see how long my enthusiasm lasts to maintain and wash my car on my own. Excited nonetheless.

Here are some pictures of my beast. Will try to add some more later. Also, I think these are the first pictures of a dual-tone new Creta on Teambhp. I was looking for pictures all over the internet after booking but couldn't find any.

Thank you. Hope my experience helps anyone looking to buy a new car. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask.

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It had been about 9 years since we got our used Hyundai Fluidic Verna 1.6 CRDI - had got it in very good condition with 15K on the ODO, about 2.5 years old. It has served us well with 1.2 Lakh on ODO.

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2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift – Buying experience and Initial impressions….

It had been about 9 years since we got our used Hyundai Fluidic Verna 1.6 CRDI - had got it in very good condition with 15K on the ODO, about 2.5 years old. It has served us well with 1.2 Lakh on ODO through the daily short grind on the busy streets Bombay and the frequent Bombay-Pune runs on the expressway (back when it wasn’t as busy and more fun to drive, especially in the rains, but that is a rant for another time....)

Though the engine was still going strong, the body and suspension were beginning to show the age and the kilometers that it had under the belt, and in comparison to the current generation of cars, the kit and safety features were dated... Still looked good though - some pictures of an old girl.

The initial idea was to get the old car sold off to try to get better value before the year turned - started the process in Q3 23, finally getting it completed around Feb 24.It was now time to look for a new ride in earnest. With previous positive experience with a pre-owned car and the value it brings, the first choice was to get a pre-owned car with low mileage and a good maintenance record. The requirements I could come up with

• Sedan or SUV, something that would be equal or an upgrade to the Verna
• Manual - do like to DRIVE my cars (dropping a gear sometimes on the open roads ......heaven..l
• Current in terms of kit and safety feature
• Good mix of comfort and performance
• Quick delivery timeline

Had been trying a few pre-owned ones, all this time, following the T-BHP used car buying guide

• Gen 2 Creta: Had too many fix-ups and visible underbody issues which pointed to it being in a few scrapes, good drive though
• Pre-facelift Seltos: Though seemed good mechanically, wasn’t as good as the Creta in terms of drive and kit
• Enquired on a few others: Lots of niggles and too many compromises

Some observations with the pre-owned market

• Majority of cars seemed to have ODO manipulations - even my car which I sold off had the ODO turned back
• Re-badging - again my car was listed as a SPEC higher
• Cars being marketed as younger - ditto with my car
• You are never sure about the accident history

You expect these tactics from the Not-Really-Friendly neighborhood dealers, but it seems to be a somewhat similar story with the organized sector...it would always be a better option if you get a car from a reliable individual than a dealer, as was the case with my previous car. These challenges, and not having a lot of good options made looking at new car options also a necessity. Here are some of the contenders... (all based on personal biases...so please...gentle with the brickbats...)

The New Verna Facelift

Good:

• Good drive, Hyundai seems to have sorted some of the floating suspension issues at high speed which plagued the earlier version
• The KIT is good with ADAS2, 6 Airbags, GNCAP rating, FE number
• The version I was looking at was the Manual Turbo SXO which came with a black interior that looked good (I not sure how it will fare in the hot weather)
• The family liked the ride - the suspension seems to be tuned to comfort, the look, and the space in the back
• Hyundai's reliability and breadth of service network pan India
• The dealers generally mentioned 3–4-week delivery periods

Not as Good:

• The GC is still a concern though Hyundai has made significant updates, was always a sharp pain in the head to scrape over the over-zealous speed breakers even with 4 passengers sometime
• No rear disc brakes even in manual top spec
• The polarizing looks - the back end is excellent, but the front has mixed opinions, and the symmetrical steering wheel...
• Did not get to drive the manual in TD (apparently Hyundai has not made a lot available), and the salesperson was not able to demo the ADAS features

Honda Elevate

Good and Not as Good:

• Great on the looks, Honda has nailed the strong front end, and the interior brown leather is very classy
• Honda reliability
• Decent drive, but the clutch and transmission could be more refined
• Decent KIT, space seemed a little on the cramped side when compared to competitors, and the suspension a little on the stiffer side
• ADAS features offered seemed to be not as refined as on others, turn assist camera views only on one side and does not get activated unless you give the full turn indicator (not on the partial touch), camera-based driver-assist features only, and no radar

Honda City

Good:

• A known reliable entrant with all the right things, and a car that would probably serve me well into the next decade

Not so Good

• KNOWN reliable entrant with not too many changes since some time
• Not a fan of the front end of the last facelift

Kia Seltos

Good:

• Good drive and better KIT than others in the segment, essentially introduced features have been moved over to the Hyundai cousins
• Great looks, exterior and interior, especially the facelift, great looking center console
• All One-touch window

Not so Good:

• No ADAS in the manual version, you need to go for the Automatic
• Higher cost for CVT G and X line versions to get ADAS features
• Not as an extensive service network

VW Virtus and Tiagun

Good

• Classical looks, European classic build quality
• 5 start GNCAP ratings and segment-leading GC
• Discounts available from dealers on ex-showroom

Not so Good:

• No ADAS and other features as compared to others in the segment at similar price-pointed
• Though had heard great reviews on Drive (and even the sales person, the 1.0 L version, that I got to TD, did not seem as exciting, especially compared to the older and new Verna
• The sales folks seemed to be coached to actively push the 1.0 L model as opposed to the 1.5 L liter due to the higher costs
• VW after-sales/service and maintenance stories

Skoda Slavia

Good

• The Skoda stable has always had good-looking cars and the few Salvia I saw on the road were definitely head turners and wanted to try that out
• Copy and paste others from Virtus * since it is the same platform

Not so Good:

• Copy and paste from Virus * since it is essentially the same platform
• Could not get the TD scheduled, due to conflicts
• One thing that should be added to at a personal level for VW and the family is the lack of localization on the wheel assemblies - hate the left-hand turn indicators. For a market as big as India with growth potential, it could be something I would like to seem

New Creta Facelift

Good:

• The facelift was launched very recently, and definitely overcomes the polarizing views of the earlier version
• Test drove the new version AT and it reinforced good driving experiences from the earlier version
• Great KIT, and ADAS2 features seem to be the most refined and well-integrated
• The updated two-tone interiors are very welcoming
• The panoramic sun roof which was a special requirement from my nephew
• The Creta has been on my radar since the first GEN Creta was launched, and I actually was quite fond

Not so Good:

• No GNCAP or BNCAP rating as of now, older Gen did not have a higher rating
• No Turbo option in the Manual
• 2-4 month wait times from the local dealers where I enquired
• The gap in the front grill with an exposed sensor as pointed out in numerous forums

With all the above considerations, it seemed that the new Verna matched most of the requirements, and would be the way forward. This began the process of deal shopping, talking to the dealers close to me.

That is when I got an interesting call - from a dealer I was not leaning towards and whom I had asked earlier about the Creta - he had a car Creta available in the version I was looking for and the color I wanted - would I be interested? At first, I thought it was a ploy to keep me hooked, and there have been stories of delivery dates getting extended going around. Did not think too much about it, and was focused on Plan Verna.

A few days go by and the other dealer calls again about the Creta - if I had made any decision. Had to ask a few probing questions

• Was the car available now/immediately?
• Was it a TD vehicle or had any other issues?
• What month was it manufactured and it wasn’t an older model?
• Any other issues?

Along with the answers, the ask was to get a booking amount paid up and there was a 1–2-week delivery promised. However, given the high demand, it had to close quickly and certain value of dealer insurance and accessories buying were expected, but getting a new car which was high on the list in 2 weeks was an exciting prospect.

Things moved fairly quickly after that

• Paid the booking amount
• Got finances defined
• Had asked for PDI - had to travel to the yard which was a little out of way - but tried to check as per the checklist - Some photos of the PDI

• Paid the remaining amount (tried to negotiate the insurance and accessories, but that was the one negative experience with the dealership)
• Got the extended warranty for 5 years and Sheild of Trust for wear and tear-prone parts the maximum duration (5 years)
• 1 week had already passed by then and asked for a Saturday morning delivery
• Booking was done on March 1st week and was planned for 3rd Week of March which was quite a turn around
• RTO and other processes got done in the meantime

Finally, after what seemed like an agonizingly long few days, the D-day arrived. Reached the dealership at the designated time. The process was fairly standard - with paperwork, puja, delivery ceremony, and demo. Some clicks from the day

Initial impressions...

It has literally been only a few days since the delivery and the ODO still reads ~100 KM with a couple of office and local runs, so the car hasn’t had any time to make a real impression, but some initial thoughts

• Looks - Was already a fan and the facelift has moved opinion more toward positive
• Interiors - The standard dual tone makes the car look spacious and should also help in the Indian summers
• Electronics and infotainment - Hyundai does offer a lot of KIT, yet to explore all the options, but is towards the top in the segment, the Bose system seems quite good, Bluelink seems useful, and the ADAS features, in particular, are very well integrated, especially with wider and taller presence compared to the Verna, the 3d view and Driving assistance do their job quite well, the center console could have been a tad better by Hyundai for the cost on the road
• NVH - Hyundai always had this sorted and this is no different, you are very well insulated from the outside world, but will have to observe this more with some highway runs
• Engine and Performance - The engine does seem smooth and the power delivery is very uniform, however, the manual does seem to miss TURBO and the added power, especially coming from the 1.6 CRDI, it does seem to lack a bit of power, again will have to look at this over a longer period
• Comfort - The front and back seats seem very comfortable, can’t wait to get into some long drives up

TODO - Need to look at PPH coating - have to look at the reviews, cost, and some good options nearby

Some additional pics from the first few days will add a more detailed experience review once the car has a few more kilometers under its belt......

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The Creta N Line puts the C right in the CSUV. It's so small for how much it costs, around 26 lakhs on-road in Goa for this variant.

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While waiting for my i20 N Line to get serviced, I checked out the Creta N Line. Aero gap in the front bumper: This is the N10 (top) DCT auto variant:

The car looks very good from the front. This will be a major selling point.

Front left:

Front right:

Aero gap in the front bumper:

Front grill. The front camera is tucked within the Hyundai logo.

Four front sensors, two on each side. H symbol DRLs, and LED projectors:

Moving onto the side looks.

New alloys and "sporty" red cladding make the N Line stand out:

Side cameras are on the ORVM:

Only the front driver side gets the request sensor. Not the passenger side. The boot also doesn't come with a request sensor, but it will open if you are standing nearby with the key (even if the car is locked). I hate this kind of cost-cutting at the top-end of the top-end.

Driver side:

Passenger side:

Closer look at the rear:

With the boot open:

Roof cladding should protect the sunscreen somewhat:

Moving onto the rear.

Back:

Exhaust:

Boot space seems a little small:

Moving onto the interiors.

The doors are hefty and close with a satisfying thud. I wonder how much thud engineering went into designing them:

Rear door has a privacy cover. Very nice feature:

Passenger side view of the interior:

Rear interior look:

There is Bose badging all over the cabin:

Steering wheel and driving position remind me a lot of my i20 N Line:

Gear knob is identical to the one in the i20 N Line. Everything else in this console is new and exclusive to the Creta:

Nice chunky buttons for the ventilated seats:

Some ADAS control buttons maybe?

Lots of charging ports:

AC controls have proper buttons:

Space in the rear feels cramped with my driving position. What did they do with all that extra length?

Rear Climate control doesn't seem to include an air purifier:

Three point seatbelt for the middle passenger is a must:

And finally, each Creta purchase comes with your own personal standee of Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone:

The Creta N Line puts the C right in the CSUV. It's so small for how much it costs, around 26 lakhs on-road in Goa for this variant. I guess the small size helps its sporty characteristics. But for this much money, I would want something larger in size. That would feel more VFM.

My final thoughts are that a sporty Creta automatic with 160 bhp shouldn't be unleashed on Indian roads. Considering that most cars in India are still running on 80-90 bhp, this monster will bully cars and create memes like never before. Personally, I am not mature enough to drive this responsibly.

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Hyundai hasn’t disclosed the exact number of vehicles that are affected by this issue.

Hyundai has issued a recall for the Creta IVT over a faulty electronic oil pump (EOP) controller in India.

As per a message sent to customers, Hyundai is recalling the pre-facelift version of the 2nd-gen Creta for inspection and rectification of the IVT EOP Controller. The carmaker has also requested customers to get their vehicles inspected at the nearest Hyundai authorized dealer.

Hyundai hasn’t disclosed the exact number of vehicles that are affected by this issue. Owners can check if their Creta IVT is among those recalled by entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on Hyundai India’s official website.

Hyundai has promised to rectify the issue at no additional to the customer.

Thanks to BHPian Chhanda Das for sharing this information with other enthusiasts!

Hyundai is offering the facelifted SUV with the new 1.5L turbo-petrol engine that we've seen on the Kia Seltos and Verna.

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Hyundai recently introduced the Creta facelift in India, with a distinct exterior design and improved interiors. (Review Link). The facelifted SUV receives new tech, a lot more standard safety features and the new 1.5L turbo-petrol engine that we've seen on the Seltos and Verna.

Hyundai has also restructured Creta's variant line-up. Here's a deep dive into all the variants on offer, which will help you identify the most valuable trim for your preferences.

Trims Breakdown

1. E

Top Features

• Projector Headlamps
• Fabric Upholstery
• Front Armrest
• 16-inch Steel Wheels
• Digital MID Cluster
• Rear Reclining 60:40 Split Seat
• Manual AC
• Rear AC Vents
• 6 Airbags
• Rear Parking Sensors

2. EX

Top Features Over E

• Electrical ORVM
• 8-inch Infotainment
• Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Front & Rear Speakers
• Steering-mounted Controls

3. S

Top Features Over EX

• 16-inch Alloy Wheels
• LED Headlamps
• Rear-view Camera
• DRLs
• Roof Rails
• Rear Wiper & Wash
• Rear Window Sunshade
• Cruise Control
• Cooled Glovebox

4. S(O)

Top Features Over S

• 17-inch Alloy Wheels
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Dual-zone Climate Control
• Electronic Parke Brake
• Drive Modes
• Traction Control
• Push Button Start

5. SX & SX DT

Top Features Over S(O)

• R17 Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
• Telematics
• Dual-tone Colours
• Semi Leather Upholstery
• Ambient Light
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Remote Start
• 10.25-inch Infotainment

6. SX Tech & SX Tech DT

Top Features Over SX & SX DT

• Level 2 ADAS
• 8-speaker Bose Audio

7. SX(O) & SX(O) DT

Top Features Over SX Tech & SX Tech DT

• 10.25-inch TFT Cluster
• 360-degree Camera
• Blind View Monitor
• Leather Upholstery
• Front Ventilated Seats

Conclusion

Just looking at what all the variants offer and the price difference between them, the S(O) variant seems the most value for money. It's available with almost all the transmission options for you to choose from. It also stands out for its comfort and convenience features, including split rear seats, automatic climate control, an infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a panoramic sunroof and more. The ~Rs. 94,000 jump from the S variant is worth it considering that you get a lot for that money. Also, the jump to the SX variant seems like a considerable jump given that the feature additions are primarily tech-based (e.g. Connected car, bigger touchscreen, etc.).

Do let us know what you think is the most value-for-money variant and also if you had to buy the Hyundai Creta in 2024, which variant would you pick?

Here's what BHPian DivyanshuDiv had to say about the matter:

Voted for SX(O) - that would be my choice as my last pure gasoline car with a turbo engine and DCT before transitioning to electrics or hybrids. However, the most VFM model here as per the spec sheet is Creta S, having a balance of every thing that you need, style as well as substance.

Here's what BHPian anshu1101 had to say about the matter:

Voted for SX (O). Going for the dual tone is a very personal choice.

I always go for the top end while buying a car, given the pace at which technology is evolving in cars these days. Both the cars that I have bought till date have been top-end models only.

Here's what BHPian nri2ri had to say about the matter:

These days, it's hard to make the VFM argument for lower variants especially if you look at it from the perspective that the variant price difference is not going to make or break the decision. If I’m buying a Creta/Seltos/Hector its top end for me.

Only exceptions are superior mechanical packages coming in cheaper (eg:- XUV) or manufacturers continuing to make choices for buyers (eg:- Hycross ZXO not offering the extra seat)

Here's what BHPian BayB had to say about the matter:

SX Tech & SX Tech DT sounds right to me. It has everything I will need here in Bangalore.

Interesting thing is that there was a time when sunroof used to be available only in the top-most variant. Not because of utility value but more for its snob value. Now, its place has been taken by the 360-degree camera.

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My daily run is 50 km and I would do a couple of long trips in a year. Also, I will keep the vehicle for a longer duration; say over 10 years.

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A lot of confusion between Creta and Verna

I shortlisted Verna over Slavia, Virtus, and City. Took my wife to Garve Hyundai, Wakad last Saturday to show her my choice. We saw the car in & out and took a good 8-10 Km test drive both on the highway and city.

The test drive vehicle was a 1.5L turbo DCT. Below are a few of my observations.

• Verna feels solid, door thud gives confidence
• The cabin feels modern and nice. The red tubing on the 1.5 turbo is appealing.
• Fit and finish are good Hyundai standards
• All required features in this price band are given except for wireless charging and a 360-degree camera. One of my contacts in Hyundai has confirmed that a 360-degree camera will be introduced in Verna during the facelift in 2026.
• On the rear seat, the space is superb. Very nice under-thigh support.
• The car feels sturdy and planted on the road. I took it till 120KMPH and it doesn't feel like that speed inside.
• ADAS features are awesome and work flawlessly.

I asked SA to get the car again for the longer test drive. if required, I am ready to fill the petrol and he agreed without the hassle of me filling the fuel.

We left the showroom thinking of booking it in a couple of days.

Next day

On Sunday, I took my father & brother to show them what I am booking. After checking the Verna, they feel a little uncomfortable because of the low seating.

Then they sit inside the new Creta and feel more comfortable and airy compared to Verna. Plus the panoramic sunroof and high seating make them feel even more pleasure.

Dad immediately asked me to consider this one. Now the problem is Creta is ~3 Lacs above Verna.

Prices quoted

• Verna 1.5 turbo DCT (SXO) - 2108000 OTR
• Creta 1.5 MPi IVT(SXO) - 2276000 OTR
• Creta 1.5 turbo DCT (SXO) - 2424000 OTR
• Creta 1.5 CRDi AT(SXO) - 2474000 OTR

As per SA, there will be a further discount on Verna but not a single rupee discount on Creta.

I have a budget of 20 Lac + 2-3 Lac and I am still on the edge of Verna. I finally convinced the family for Verna and for the sake of a better deal was looking at some other showrooms.

Meanwhile, I came across this thread on Team-BHP for Hyundai DCT vs CVT. As per this thread and many other YouTube videos, I realized that DCT is not for the Indian conditions and many BHPians have suggested the IVT (CVT).

Now the dilemma before me is, if I go for Verna IVT, I will miss many of the good features which are there in DCT (why Hyundai why) which I do not want to compromise on. On the other hand, if I opt for Creta IVT (1.5 MPi IVT SX(O)), it will cost me 22.76 Lacs. Moreover, Creta IVT comes with all the top-end features same as DCT.

Need suggestions on a few points from the owners and the DCT experts.

I like sedans but I am OK with SUVs also. Verna looks very sexy to me from certain angles. The front is okay-ish though.

What is your opinion on the DCT? Although it is very clear from the DCT vs CVT thread, do you guys find an improvement in Verna's DCT, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic? Owners, please comment.

If I go for the IVT (Verna or Creta), it is mated with the NA engines. How much I am going to miss on the fun-to-drive part and performance with a full load?

What is your take on Creta IVT overall? It comes with all the features but has not been tested by GNCAP yet. When I checked with SA, he said the body shell is updated and very soon it will be tested for BNCAP. He also showed the bonnet weights of old and new Creta for confidence.

Does it make sense to go for New Creta (IVT or diesel AT) over New Verna (DCT)? Almost 4.5 Lac extra for diesel AT. I know it is not an apple-to-apple comparison but want to know your views.

My daily run is 50 km and a couple of long trips a year. Also, I will keep the car for a longer duration; say above 10 years.

Here's what BHPian Ruchir031 had to say about the matter:

As far as I am aware the top model Verna SX(O) IVT misses out on rear discs, electronic parking and auto-hold rest everything is the same among both IVT and DCT so if this is something you can't compromise on the IVT is ruled out instantly.

To talk about DCT vs IVT, while I was purchasing my Verna my first preference was DCT cause of the fun and extra horses it offers but that didn't last long, I have friends who have DCTs of both the new Verna and pre-facelift Creta that has caused them nothing but issues, I could have considered them unlucky cause it can happen when you sell something in thousands but the forum itself has many such instances so it wasn't worth the risk. I am someone who keeps my car for a long time and has no time to visit the service centres ever so frequently so I knocked off the DCT. I'd rather have peace of mind than some fun with extra horses.

IVT was the only option I had been left with (had there been a diesel I would have opted for it eyes closed) and I went ahead with it and honestly the IVT is not a slouch. it's a well-refined engine, and has plenty of power on tap. Yes, it lacks the punch but it is sufficient for those overtakes and taking it in sports mode with paddle shifters won't leave you disappointed.

I have taken the car to hills and highways with 140+ speeds with a full load and it never felt out of breath at any point.

Creta vs Verna is entirely up to you, I am not a fan of compact SUVs so my heart will always choose Sedans.

Considering your daily run maybe you should consider the Creta diesel, it's a superb engine and since you already plan to keep the car for over 10 years it will be better to invest a few extra lakhs for peace of mind.

If it's the IVT you want to stick to, I'd go with Verna any day. It's a much better value-for-money product, has a plush interior, and is futuristic looking and the comfort of a sedan will any day be better than that of a compact SUV.

Here's what BHPian MyLife_MyCar had to say about the matter:

A correction here - Verna offers wireless charging right from the SX variant. What SX(O) doesn't offer is a wireless AA/Carplay, if that's what you wanted to point out.

Maybe two years ago that was the case. Though I am not an expert here, I feel Hyundai transmissions have come a long way, especially with the new engine. It's almost a year since 2023 Verna launched and I haven't heard a single issue related to Verna's DCT.

Of course, IVT is an equally competent engine, but it misses out on some features and the "fun" part.

Yes, one needs to be careful here and avoid driving on half-brakes (i.e., brake pedal partially depressed). Develop a habit of waiting for a gap to be created in front of you so that the car can crawl with brakes fully released (even if it lasts 1-2 seconds). Do not mind if some bikers or autos fill up that gap. Your machine is worth more than saving a few seconds in such traffic.

Always use auto-hold. I tend to believe that auto-hold disengages the clutch even if the car is in D mode. Otherwise, there is always an option to shift to N. Your left hand anyway won't be doing much in an automatic car.

Aged folks will mostly prefer a higher seating position. You have to decide here - how frequently will you travel with your parents? If it's going to be quite often, then Verna may not be a good choice. Also, check with your wife if she is really comfortable with lower seating for long drives (this is coming from a personal experience).

If you already have a car with a higher seating position, then Verna would be a no-brainer.

At the end decision is yours - a classic head vs heart situation.

Here's what BHPian fhdowntheline had to say about the matter:

Well, I am an ex-owner of Creta diesel 1.5 AT and presently driving the Verna 1.5 DCT. Here is my perspective.

• My mother actually started having issues stepping into the Creta with the high ground clearance, so think about that from the future standpoint.
• The 1.5 DCT beats the diesel 1.5 AT in terms of performance, no two ways about it. 160 vs 115 PS is a real thing, as is the quickshifting DCT vs 6 AT. In Sport mode, the Verna goes near ballistic, especially past 50 kph.
• As you said the car does feel quite stable at the speed limits presently allowed on our roads. Cornering is also quite predictable. Braking is also on point with all disc brakes.
• The car feels spacious enough for 4 adults and a pre-teen child. This is the same as Creta, although the availability of vertical space in the SUV lends a more airy feeling.
• Boot space is substantially better in the Verna. Creta's boot space is inefficient because a lot of space is available in the underfloor- spare tyre section.
• Both cars to me, feel equally well built but Verna has managed to score a 5-star rating which is an advantage. It actually has marginally better side protection than the Virtus.

Overall, if you keep certain precautions like the shift to N and/ or auto hold to disengage the clutch, you should be fine. The car is primarily meant for long-distance usage, that's where it would really earn its worth. I have owned CVT-based cars before like the City, and I can say for sure that it is not a patch on the DCT, performance-wise. It is a happy compromise for greater perceived reliability, but a compromise at the end of the day for just a couple of odd lacs.

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I did not want a turbo-charged engine or DCT gearbox for issues heard on different platform and did not want any complications with engine or gearbox/clutch technologies. Had checked Nexon DCA as their AMT is not good.

BHPian satya_ip recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Booked Creta Facelift S(O) IVT

Reasons to buy a new car:

• Currently, I own Swift (Vxi-2014). It was my first car and it has served me very well to date. I had never driven a car till that time in my life. But Swift has proven itself beyond words and expectations. I have driven it all across Maharashtra and have clocked 80k kilometers so far (70% city + rest highways) and believe me and fortunately, it has not broken down for any reason so far.It has gone to service centers only for regular servicing, nothing else. I always filled Nitrogen and was regularly checking tire pressure every two weeks. The result, tires had just 2 punctures in their whole life.
• It had Bridgestone tires which I changed to Yokohama ones after 60k. The battery was changed twice after the 4th and 8th years. Stock headlights replaced with projector ones.
• I still love this car very much. But now with so many advanced cars in the market with so many features and wanting to experience something new, I decided to go to the market to search new car.

Requirement for a new car

• Has to be an automatic one. With heavy traffic in Pune specially from the last 2-3 years, automatic would be a good choice.
• Refined engine, reliable car, good after-sales service. Should give decent mileage specially in the city.
• Need to have all possible safety features and good lifestyle features.
• A more powerful engine, good suspension, low maintenance, and good back seat space to accommodate 3 medium-sized adults.
• Driving should be enjoyable, fatigue fatigue-free on long journeys.

Cars considered and reasons for rejection

Kushaq and Taigun 1.0 TSI - Rejected because

• Limited back seat space
• 3-cylinder turbo engine. Not a fan of turbocharged engines personally.
• Not so reliable after-sales service (experience may differ for individuals/cities but did not want to take chances). Costly spares/availability of spares.

Grand Vitata/Hyryder Mild Hybrid - Rejected because

• I went to the Nexa showroom. But as soon as I entered the GV, the interiors made not so positive impression on me. It reminded me of 10-year-old Swift. The rear design is more beautiful than from facia. Plus Zeta Smart Hybrid AT does not have a rear seat arm-rest which is present in the top model but it costs around 20L otr Pune. So skipped it and Hyryder as well.

MG Astor - Rejected because

• Lack of adequate rear seat space
• Not-so-positive reviews about fuel efficiency.

Nexon - I was very much looking for a Nexon facelift even though it is a category down to the above ones. But

• Petrol DCA was costing around 17L otr Pune
• QC-related issues and some not-so-inspiring experiences heard about it on the team-bhp forum. After-sales service is still a lot to be improved. The experience may not be the same for all dealers/cities but did not want to take the risk if I am going to pay so much for a new car. One of my close friends purchased a Harrier last year and he is already cursing himself because of bothQC issues and after-sales service issues. Not anything against Tatas or the owners.

Seltos - Had a test drive of Seltos IVT HTX. But decided to wait for the Creta facelift. Seltos costs around 1L more for its HTX ivt model than Creta facelift s(o) ivt and it does not have the rear seat armrest. Also from various sources learnt that it still has a somewhat stiffer suspension. Creta has a somewhat softer suspension compared to it.

New Verna - Liked the interiors very well. Was eager for it as it has got a 5-star GNCAP rating. But the low GC and the front and rear looks went against it.

So, it left only Creta as the option for me. I did not want a turbo-charged engine or DCT gearbox for issues heard on different platforms and did not want any complications with engine or gearbox/clutch technologies. Had checked Nexon DCA as their AMT is not good.

Creta TD to Booking

• Went to a nearby Hyundai showroom with wife and daughter. Got the chance to see Sx(O) manual in black color. My wife and daughter instantly liked it for its interiors, features, audio system quality, and panoramic sun-roof. I wanted to see and have a test drive of S(O) ivt only as that was the one I was going to buy. The SA was quite friendly as he readily agreed to take us to the stockyard which is nearby from the showroom.
• We went there and got the chance to check the one which we were looking for. The dashboard layout, the beautiful looking center console with Electric parking brake, Auto-hold, and premium looking gear lever with multiple drive modes. We played some music there and were quite happy with the output. It has 4 speakers and 2 twitters. The output was quite good for our choice.
• By the time we reached back to the showroom, the SA had arranged Sx(O) ivt for a test drive. It was my first time to drive an automatic car. The SA allowed me to take quite a long test drive in which.I used all driving modes, paddle shifter, manual mode, and auto-mode. Experienced the rubber band effect as well when I tried to accelerate it hard. I took to one of the nearby open grounds. It had quite an uneven surface. Drove there a bit fast to test suspension and ground clearance, and drove it a bit fast on speed brakers but the Creta behaved excellently and proved itself. Came back happily to the showroom.
• The ivt gave a good response if we accelerate it gradually. Gear shifting is smooth with gradual acceleration, paddle shifters are also good and one can enjoy manual mode as well.
• Checked the engine bay, and bonnet. It felt heavy and as reported by one of the team-bhpian, it weighs more now. As per the steel structure demoed by Hyundai, it seems that they might have improved the build quality by using high-strength steel with a facelift model. But they need to prove it by testing it. Also, the new Verna is 5-star rated, so we may see some good results for Creta as well.
• The decision was made final. The daughter was happy and excited to have such a big sunroof. The black color choice was of a daughter. Wifey was happy with the interiors and spaciness and overall good feeling of being in a Creta. One may not like the interior theme at the first look but believe me you will start liking it once you start spending time in it.

Things I did not like in Creta

• The HVAC panel looks misfit to the overall interior and dashboard theme. Also, Hyundai should have provided a soft-touch foam layer on the dashboard, and door panels at this price point. Few car manufacturers are already providing it in this category.
• We want it to be delivered on Gudi-padwa (9th April), the Maharashtrian New Year but SA could not assure us to deliver it by that time. So the next day, I went to another dealer who assured me to deliver it by that time. Had a long discussion with the new dealer SA and his boss. They agreed to give insurance at around 50k from 77k which they had originally quoted. Took it from them only as I did not want any hassle if I had to claim it in the future. They also agreed to give quite a good deal on essential accessories.
• Opted for an additional two-year extended warranty. Did not opt for SoT (shield of trust). Did not opt for any exterior/under-body coating. Opted for leatherette seat covers as I liked the material they are using. Leatherette steering cover as the S(O) does not come with any, 7D mats, mudflaps, or side cladding. Got a good deal from the dealer for these items.
• For seat covers, the front seat covers will have their door-facing side open so as not to obstruct airbags. There will be elastic bands at the top and bottom of the open ends so that they do not look shabby. The elastic bands will also not obstruct the opening of airbags in case it happens. Will share the pics of the seat covers once I get the delivery.
• This is my first story on the forum and a new experience to share the booking of a new car on team-bhp and was really excited about the journey so far... Apologies if it is very long..

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The Creta N Line will go up against models like the Kia Seltos X-Line and Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo.

Hyundai is all set to launch the Creta N Line in India in a few days, but there are already rumours about its expected price.

According to a media report, the Creta N Line is likely to be priced at about Rs 60,000 more than the standard Creta. The top-spec 'N10' variant is expected to cost around Rs 20.50 lakh and will go up against models like the Kia Seltos X-Line and Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo.

In terms of features, the Creta N Line will be based on the SX (O) variant. The SUV will be equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. It will also get ventilated front seats, a powered driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charger and ADAS.

The Creta N Line will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. This unit produces 158 BHP and 253 Nm and will be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The N Line version also gets a stiffer suspension setup, tweaked steering and a tuned exhaust.

Source: Autocar India