The average fuel efficiency has been 15.2 kmpl. I was expecting a bit more from my Creta diesel.

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25,000 Km and 3rd Service Update

Hi guys, I hope you all are doing well. I have completed close to 25,000 kms on my Creta Diesel AT in just 11 months of ownership.

Back in August, the car hit the 20,000 km milestone and I got it serviced at Monarch Hyundai Piplod, Surat.

3rd Service/ 20,000 km Service Cost - Rs 5200/-

Service Bill

So I booked an appointment for the service from my Hyundai app which is very easy to use. In 1 hour of booking, you will get a call from the ASS for booking confirmation.

Engine oil, Oil filter, Cabin filter, Fuel Filter were replaced and Alignment + Balancing was done too. This was the last free service, from next time I will have to pay the labour charge.

I want to say that Creta is very light on the pocket, service cost is very reasonable and the cost of parts is not too high which gives a peace of mind and confidence to keep the car for the long term.

As always Monarch Hyundai did a wonderful job. The washing quality was very nice, I would rate them the best out of all the other service ASS like Mercedes, Kia, Renault, Jeep in which I have been for Service of my current / older cars.

This time the ASS was giving out shampoo-like sachets of Tyre polish, windshield washer fluid, and Dashboard polish of Hyundai brand and added charges of these in the bill.

Fuelio Statistics

• Average Mileage - 15.2 kmpl
• Average Cost per km- Rs 6 /-

Frankly speaking, I expected more mileage from Diesel Creta (70% of my running is on the highway) but this is what it gives and I am a sedate driver. I don't like sudden acceleration and braking, I like to maintain speeds of mostly 90 kmph and upto 120 kmph less frequently. I think there is a 2-2.5 kmpl of mileage difference between Manual Creta and AT Creta.

The mileage shown on the MID is always 15% more than tank-to-tank mileage to make the owner happy.

I bought Creta due to its niggle free nature and good reliability and it is standing strong on it.

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I have travelled in the car but never drove one. So when I got the chance to drive the 2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift 1.5L Turbo Petrol SX(O) DCT, I seized the opportunity.

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Introduction

Presented here is a short experience on my first experience as a driver in any Hyundai Creta. Some observations here would provide additional perspectives to prospective buyers, while some points would just reinforce what's been already covered through the official review.

How I eventually got to drive a Hyundai Creta

I've travelled in two Hyundai Cretas till date - both 2023 diesel MTs, both in the rear seat, over distances between 200 and 300km. Awesome FE and reasonably good comfort in the rear seat, but never had a chance to drive one.

I had a chance to test drive a 2024 facelift in the 1.5L Turbo Petrol avatar and seized the opportunity. This was a 1.5L Turbo Petrol SX(O) DCT in the same black shade that was featured in the official review.

Intial observations

While following the Creta to my "test drive" point, I noted some nice things:

• Simple, neat, tail lamp cluster with an LED bar connecting the left and the right lamps; looked very neat when the brakes were deployed
• The Turbo monogram finished in red over a brushed aluminium base looked class, especially on a black exterior
• Sequential turn indicators - simple, yet classy and effective

After we stopped off, I got to see the car a little more; the rear seat was familiar - I noticed no difference between the seat in the 2024 edition vs the 2023 one. Some more observations in pictures:

Rear of the facelift Creta with brakes deployed (image from the official review)

Rear view (image from the official review)

View of the road ahead from the driver seat

View of the dashboard from the driver seat - looked neat except for the glossy black finish which is forensic science-friendly. Also, note the angled center console like the 2004 Elantra or any Volvo

Bright and clear 360 view

View from the rear seat - note the premium-looking gear lever

Wheels - strange to see a JK tyre being offered as OE fitment

Bose audio - sounded very good but a bit boomy like a typical American car

View of the driver footwell and the controls above (engine start-stop button, idling start-stop system, traction control, parking sensors and the headlamp leveller)

Engine bay

The engine bay was well laid out except for a lot of jhamela (cramping) around the turbo between the engine and the firewall.

Hood liner - noise insulation is quite good, though not best in class

Engine bay, which at first look seems uncluttered

The right side of the engine bay - note the radiator cap on the coolant tank like the Nissan Magnite

ECU rests right behind the battery - protected and cocooned. ABS Unit rests behind the ECU

Good working room around the front and the right side in the engine bay

But it gets quite cramped behind the engine bay - too many couplers and components eg. throttle body, turbocharger and associated components

Close up of the turbo

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Since we had a long weekend, we thought of escaping the hot and humid climate of Cochin to some offbeat high range to avoid the crowd.

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Service Update

Car completed its annual service few months back with no new issues except for the hard clutch and rear power windows not working.

Opted for PPS Service centre with whom I had quite a good experience couple of times. Only when I reached there I realised that my usual service advisor moved to the body shop. This would totally change my experience with them.

The new advisor was in super hurry. He was complaining that since couple of authorised dealers closed down, they had a huge inflow of vehicles. These guys repeatedly called me and reminded me of the booking (Was sort of wanting me to bring my car there). Anyhow, I asked him to get only the required service items done and no optional service items including wheel alignment and balancing. I also tried to explain about the hard clutch and asked about the estimate. He blindly quoted 25k and would take min 4 days to complete the work. Since the dude was in a super hurry, I decide to leave.

Bill comes to around 10k with optional AC disinfectant and engine bay dressing done for which I didn’t confirm.

Anyways, this was anyway better than what happened next when I went to replace the clutch - Read the entire ordeal here:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/india...ml#post5829857

Changed the clutch set, cleaned the EGR which came to 22k. The clutch now feels really light (not as light as the Grand i10) and the engine breathes really well now.

Got the alignment done as well.

Accessory Update:
Have been eyeing couple of small yet useful accessories for the car. Posting it here since at times reviews of such small accessories are hard to find.

Trunk Organizer:
The truck is mostly cluttered with couple of empty bottles, duster, umbrella and what not. Yet, some of the useful accessories are at home. Bought this for around 650 from Amazon. Although quality could have better, it provides ample storage with many small pouches which I wanted.

GFX floor mats:
Although I wanted a 3D/4D mat, I wasn’t keen on spending a bomb. Also, I had purchased mats from Ford and loved the mats as it hid most of the muck/dirt. Since it didn’t cover the entire floor area, I was on a look for mats.

Came across GFX many months back but was in two minds since it was kind of PVC material which meant it would be hard (maybe uncomfortable?) and would highlight the dirt/muck etc.

Seeing good reviews and a reasonable cost, I decided to go for it. Amazon didn’t have stock but many individual stores had listed it for sale. “Car Hatke” listed it for 3,300 and they responded to many queries immediately. Got the mats delivered in a week.

After using it for a month:
1. It does feel like a plastic tray but not uncomfortable.
2. Premium lookPerfect fit.
3. Keep any loose objects on the mats and it can cause a bit of noise.
4. The polished look will disappear in a week.
5. Easy to clean.

Drive:

Since we had a long weekend, we thought of escaping the hot and humid climate of Cochin to some offbeat high range to avoid the crowd. Luckily, someone close to my friend had a small stay inside his cardamon estate.

Thanks to the holiday season, the initial route was packed but Google suggested some inner roads that had zero traffic and the roads were pretty good. Had many steep inclines but thanks to the recent work on the engine, it was effortless and a joy to drive.

Nothing fancy - just a basic room but the highlight was the location and the ambience especially at night.

Total distance (round trip) - 270kms

Lazed around this place for 3 days.

Parting shot

Odo stands at little over 97k kms

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The Creta SE will be based on the S(O) and SX(O) variants and is expected to be offered with petrol and diesel engine options.

Homologation documents suggest that Hyundai could soon introduce a special edition of the Creta. It could be launched this festive season.

As per the documents, the Creta SE will be based on the S(O) and SX(O) variants. While the exact details are unknown, the Creta SE could get minor cosmetic add-ons on the exterior and inside the cabin. It might also get additional features as standard.

The Creta SE will come with petrol and diesel engine options. These include the 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual and CVT and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that will be offered with a choice of a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. The SUV is unlikely to get a turbo-petrol engine option.

Hyundai launched the Creta facelift in January this year. While it is one of the most popular models in India, it seems the carmaker is looking to make the best of the festive rush by offering a more attractive product. 

Source: Rushlane

The Creta Knight Edition is available in two variants: S(O) and SX(O).

The Hyundai Creta Knight Edition has been launched just in time for the festive season. The SUV is available in petrol and diesel versions, with prices starting at Rs 14,50,800 (ex-showroom).

The Creta Knight Edition features more than 21 changes compared to the standard Creta. It comes in an all-black colour scheme with a black grille with Matte Black logos and black 17-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers. Other exterior details include black front and rear skid plates, side sill garnish, roof rails, C-pillar garnish and ORVMs and spoiler painted in black.

The all-black theme continues inside. The Knight Edition gets black leather upholstery with Brass stitching, metal pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and brass inserts.

The Creta Knight Edition is available in two variants: S(O) and SX(O). The 1.5-litre petrol version is offered with either a 6-speed manual or IVT, while the 1.5-litre diesel gets a 6-speed automatic option besides the 6-speed manual gearbox.

The Creta Knight Edition is also available in the Titan Grey Matte exterior colour, which costs Rs 5,000 more, while a dual-tone exterior is a Rs 15,000 option.

Hyundai Creta Knight Edition ex-showroom prices:

1.5L Petrol

• S(O) MT – Rs 14,50,800
• S(O) IVT – Rs 16,00,800
• SX(O) MT – Rs 17,42,200
• SX(O) IVT – Rs 18,88,200

1.5L Diesel

• S(O) MT – Rs 16,08,100
• S(O) IVT – Rs 17,58,100
• SX(O) MT – Rs 18,99,600
• SX(O) IVT – Rs 20,14,800

Just wondering if it is a loose connection that I can fix or tinker with some settings that may have been changed.

BHPian jmshaw recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have a problem with my 2020 Creta's (Automatic) rear camera since a week. There is no video seen when I put the car in reverse. While it is not completely black, it is faintly gray and shows some lines, but nothing else is visible. I spoke to the Hyundai SA about this, and he said please send the car to service centre for me to check the problem. The issue is, I am travelling for a week starting tomorrow, and just wondering if it is a lose connection that I can fix or tinker with some settings that may have been changed, so that I don't need to send the car to the service centre. Anybody else faced this problem? Any advice will be helpful!

Here's what BHPian naveen.raju had to say in this matter:

Did you try opening the boot? There's a weird issue with older Creta where if the rear camera is disconnected, the electronic boot release wont work.

It looks like a loose connection. Suggest you to drop in to a service center and diagnose it.

Here's BHPian jmshaw's reply:

You mean trying to open the boot with the special key on key fob? Tried that, the boot opens fine that way.. Looks like I will have to send it to the Hyundai service centre.

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Hyundai has sold over 10 lakh units of the Creta since it was launched in 2015.

Hyundai has sold over 1 lakh units of the 2024 Creta in India. The milestone was achieved in merely 6 months. 

The latest iteration of the Hyundai Creta was launched in January this year. The SUV is available in seven trims. The sporty N Line version of the Creta is also available in India.

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 Creta N Line is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 158 BHP and 253 Nm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters. 

The Creta was first launched in 2015. Since then, Hyundai has sold over 10 lakh units of this compact SUV.

On longer highway drives, it returns a fuel efficiency of 20 km/l at speeds varying from 80 to 115 km/h when accelerating linearly.

BHPian vattyboy recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

15,000 Kms Update

• I've reached the 15000 km milestone in just 6 months of owning the Creta. It has been used extensively, more than any of my other cars have been in my whole life.

• The usage includes monthly 1000 km round trips to Surat from Udaipur, a long trip to Shimla, a long trip to Ellora Caves Aurangabad, and 50 km of daily driving within the city.

• The car is running perfectly fine. In these 15000 km, the car has not experienced any issues, except for a problem that was due to a mistake by the service centre which I have shared in my previous post.
• At the 1500 km service, the Adblue tank was fully filled, and at 15000 km, the tank is at 80% level, giving an idea of the full tank Adblue long range.

• The stock Apollo ALNAC tyres have exceeded my expectations, providing good grip and minimal air loss in the month and showing very little loss in grip after covering 15000 km.

• The Tusa tyre inflator I've been using for the last year is of good quality and robust. The TPMS of the car and the reading of the Tusa tyre inflator match exactly.

• I maintain a tyre pressure of 32 psi in the front and 30 psi at the rear while driving in the city, while I follow the company-recommended tyre pressure of 35 at the front and 33 at the rear during highway drives.
• On longer highway drives, the car gives me a mileage of 20 kmpl at speeds varying from 80 to 115 kmph when accelerating linearly. The mileage drops to 17 kmpl if driven enthusiastically on highways. The MID shows 10% more mileage than the actual tankful method.
• City mileage is between 13-15 kmpl.
• The stock wipers gave out in only 6 months, so I bought Michelin wiper blades as replacements. Check this link for my experience with Michelins.
• The white leather interior seats are holding up well. I clean them every 3 months with 3M foaming interior cleaner, and it does the job perfectly.

• The console area near the gearbox, wireless charging pad, and handbrake rattles as usual, which seems to be a common issue in all 2nd generation Cretas. Other than this, there are no rattles inside the car.
• For washing the car I have been using Autobros Car shampoo + Turtle wax (have to spray it on the wet car and wipe it with a microfiber cloth).

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It feels like there is no power inside the car as if the vehicle has frozen. It occurs only when the engine is off.

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I've been experiencing a strange issue with my car that has happened four times now. Here's what's been going on.

• After unlocking the car and getting inside, I follow the regular procedure to start the car by pushing the start button while pressing the brake pedal.
• When I try to start the engine, there is a brief 0.3-0.5 second crank to start, but then everything stops. It feels like there is no power inside the car as if the car has frozen.
• The first time this happened, I was able to resolve it by opening and closing the driver's door several times. After doing this, power was restored to the car and it started normally.
• However, the second and third time it happened, opening and closing the door didn't work. I then tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery after opening the bonnet, but that didn't resolve the issue either. I ended up waiting for 10-15 minutes, after which the problem resolved itself and power returned to the car, allowing it to start.
• This issue occurs only when the engine is off.
• Can't blame the battery as when the current comes to the car again, the car starts easily.

This problem started after the 10,000 km service of the car, during which the ASC was having trouble updating the car.

Does anybody have faced this issue in Creta? How this can be resolved?

Solution Update

Called Hyundai RSA, the person came on a scooter with various tools and an extra battery.

He found the left side nut of the battery loose and tightened it. As the left side nuts are under the cover I can't see them, so I focused only on the right side nuts.

That person told me that as per his experience, generally service centre workers carelessly don't tight back the nuts after the work.

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Should I go for Elevate ZX or push the budget and go for Creta SX Tech(if it's really worth it).

BHPian motographer recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I'm looking to buy a new car in the compact SUV segment. I've tried almost all offerings in the segment except Seltos and have shortlisted the Honda Elevate CVT and Hyundai Creta 1.5 CVT. Safety, reliability, and a few features are the important requirements. Exterior design-wise, I like both and both offer similar driveability.

Things found better in Creta:

• Back seat comfort is better for 3 people in Creta with the seat being a tad bit wider and with a flat bench, the middle passenger is going to be more comfortable than the central bump in Elevate.Also, the sun blinds on the rear seat add to the comfort for rear passenger.
• Cabin insulation appeared better in Creta & with less engine & road noise, the cabin appeared quieter. It was not too bad in Elevate, but I don't know how much noisy that cabin is going to be at highway speeds.
• Creta definitely has the upper hand in terms of some important basic features like USB ports for rear passengers & TPMS. I am not a fan of panoramic sunroof, so not counting it as an advantage in Creta. Ventilated seats are definitely an advantage but I don't find powered seats of much use unless they come with memory function.
• I also feel that ADAS is not a very useful feature in Indian conditions as of now but I definitely would rate Creta's radar based on more use than the camera-based ADAS of Elevate, specifically in heavy rains and fog.

Things found better in Elevate:

• Riding position is definitely better with Elevate.
• Found Elevate's interior to be better.
• I am assuming Honda to be more reliable in the long run. Also, the urge to own the famed iVtec before the age of ICE engines ends.

To me, it appears that Elevate ZX CVT is a better bet than Creta S(O) IVT in the same price bracket. Creta appears to make more sense in the higher-priced SX Tech variant. My running is predominantly going to be in the City with occasional highway drives and some mountain & hilly runs(definitely hope to drive to Spiti next year)

Conundrum: Should I go for Elevate ZX or push the budget and go for Creta SX Tech(if it's really worth it)? However, pushing the budget would be better avoided.

Any suggestions from forum members are welcome.

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