This has to be the new Hyundai Creta’s first ownership review. The upgraded model brings several enhancements, including an exterior design inspired by Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ philosophy, a redesigned cabin and dashboard layout, the inclusion of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features, an updated rear profile, and the introduction of the new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. Let us see what the owner has to say about it.
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Hyundai Creta’s First Ownership Review
This video comes from Magical Wheels on YouTube. The host is in talks with the owner of the new Hyundai Creta. The latter has the SX petrol variant of the mid-size SUV. He loves the way it looks from the outside. This includes the large grille section and the H-shaped LED DRLs with LED headlamps. The bumper is sporty and the alloy wheels lend a premium appearance. However, the most attractive aspect of the new Creta for the owner is its rear profile. The connected LED taillamps elevate the overall road presence of the SUV. All in all, the owner is pretty happy with the exterior styling.
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Similarly, he mentions that the interior of the new Creta looks like it belongs to some luxury vehicle. That has always been the case with the Korean giant. It offers a modern and opulent interior and features in most of its cars. This model has a digital instrument cluster, a large touchscreen infotainment display, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless smartphone charging, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, fabric upholstery, a large panoramic sunroof, cruise control, D-cut steering wheel with multimedia controls and more. The owner is satisfied with this model. He spent around Rs 18.25 lakh on-road for this model.
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Specs
The new Creta offers various engine and transmission options to suit different preferences. You can select from a 1.5-litre petrol engine or a 1.5-litre diesel engine. If you want an exciting driving experience, go for the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, which is also used in the new Verna. These engines differ in power and torque: 115 PS / 144 Nm, 115 PS / 250 Nm, and 160 PS / 253 Nm. Depending on the specific model, you can choose a 6-speed manual, IVT (CVT automatic), or a 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. Official ARAI mileage figures range from 17.4 kmpl for the 1.5-litre petrol to 21.8 kmpl for the diesel. The turbo petrol model with the DCT gearbox provides a commendable fuel economy of 18.4 km/l. The prices range from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh, ex-showroom.
Specs | New Hyundai Creta |
Engine | 1.5L (P), 1.5L (Turbo Petrol), 1.5L (Diesel) |
Power | 115 PS / 160 PS / 115 PS |
Torque | 144 Nm / 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
Transmission | 6MT, 6AT, CVT, 7DCT |
Mileage | 17.4 kmpl – 21.8 kmpl |
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