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I'm interested in buying the Hyundai Creta base model. My monthly usage is around 2,500 km. What is your advice?

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Since you're on a tight budget, the Hyundai Creta base E variant is quite good. It packs in all the safety features, and all the bare essentials, making it good value for money. Its petrol engine is smooth and refined, and its light clutch, steering and gearbox make it very easy-to-drive. Overall, the Creta is a car you can't go wrong with.

Do keep in mind that the Creta is due for a generation change, and the new version will be launched early 2027. The new car will be a bit larger in size, will look completely different, and is likely to have more equipement too. So that could be worth waiting for.

Alternatively, you could consider the Kia Seltos HTE, which is priced similar to the base Creta, it shares its powertrain with the Hyundai, but feels a lot more modern and more spacious in comparison. 

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•4w

@pappu123 Go for Creta Diesel because your usage is high and diesel gives amazing mileage. I myself own a creta Ex diesel

•4w

@pappu123 Go for Creta because It’s og , I just got one recently with inbuilt cruise control the other brands lack it in base factory setup so it’s truly OG in all respects

•4w

I would like to buy SUV automatic budget max 15 Lakhs can u recommend the usages is 700 km pm on average

•4w

@murali.12 You should pick the Mahindra XUV 3XO Automatic. It offers a smooth automatic gearbox, a comfortable ride, strong safety, and excellent value for money. If your priority is a more refined city driving experience, the Hyundai Venue iVT is another great option.

•4w

@murali.12 go for creta base model most value for money ! It’s 13 lakhs on road for me ,and of course 50 k in extra add on aftermarket so yeah it’s so good my mom loved it as I booked one for her just now

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