The Creta, Hyundai’s top-selling compact SUV, is currently among the top rankers in the list of best selling cars in India, second only to the Maruti Ertiga. Ever since its launch in India, it has been undefeated in its segment in terms of sales. Here are the top Hyundai Creta pros and cons that we believe you should know before making a buying decision.
The Hyundai Creta comes stuffed with plenty of features including dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, Level-2 ADAS suite, auto-dimming IRVM, 8-speaker Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, reclining rear seats, leatherette upholstery, and ambient lighting.
The Creta scores high on the practicality quotient with lots of storage spaces inside the cabin, wide rear seats, ample legroom, 433 litres of boot space, 190mm of ground clearance, rear sunshades, and more such amenities.
There’s a plethora of powertrain options available on the Creta including a naturally-aspirated engine that can be paired to a manual or a CVT, a diesel engine that can be paired to a manual or a torque convertor, and a turbo-petrol that comes paired to a DCT. You can also spec the turbo-petrol with a manual gearbox on the Creta N-Line.
While the higher-spec variants of the Creta come equipped with plenty of features, the base variants are rather underequipped. Notable misses on the base variants include a rear defogger, garnish on various exterior surfaces, a rear parcel tray, electrically-folding and adjustable ORVMs, rear wiper, and a basic infotainment system.
While the interior is well laden with features, the quality of materials used isn’t up to the mark. There are hard plastics all around and a noticeable lack of soft-touch materials. The panel that houses the screens looks like it has been cut out from the dashboard and placed in an inverted fashion. Also, the extensive use of piano black finish attracts a lot of dust and fingerprints.
The current model of the Creta that is on sale hasn’t been crash tested by any of the NCAP bodies, and the pre-facelift model received a three-star rating. Although the current model claims to be safer with stronger materials used for the chassis and additional active and passive safety features, the absence of a crash test certification does make other options in the segment more appealing.