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•2h

Hi, I am planning to buy a 2026 Creta IVT S(O) Petrol. During the PDI, I noticed that the engine moves forward and backward when I shift gears from P to D, D to R, and R to D. The movement is about 1 cm to 1 inch. The sales representative showed me another Creta at the yard, which exhibited the same behavior. There is no other concerning noise. When sitting inside the car with all the doors closed, the cabin is quiet, and there are no shaking or thudding sounds that I could hear. Is this engine movement when shifting to D or R normal? Thanks

•3m

Congratulations on your new Hyundai Creta IVT! The slight forward and backward movement of the engine when shifting between P, D and R is normal, as the engine experiences a change in load. The engine mounts are designed to absorb this movement. Since there are no unusual noises, thuds or vibrations inside the cabin of this Hyundai car, there is nothing to worry about.

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