Hyundai Creta User Reviews

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Go for the Hyundai Creta SX (Premium) petrol. You’re getting a higher trim for similar money, with more everyday comfort and an easier ride for family and city use. Both cars use the same 1.5 petrol, so performance and mileage feel near identical, but the Creta’s suspension is softer, and the rear seat is kinder on longer runs.At this price point, the Seltos HTK(O) is a mid variant, so you miss a lot of the nice-to-have kit that makes living with it feel special. In the Creta SX, you step up to more features and better cabin convenience, which you will notice every single day.However, the Seltos is bigger, and its cabin is richer. It's a newer model too and has a more premium feel, but for most first-time buyers who just want a smooth, comfy petrol SUV that feels complete out of the box, the Creta SX (Premium) is the smarter pick.

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Kia Seltos

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The Kia Seltos GTX+ IVT would be the recommendation here. Given your annual running of 8,000-10,000km and predominantly city-based usage in Delhi NCR, a naturally aspirated petrol automatic is the right choice. That's why we'd suggest narrowing your decision down to the Creta IVT and Seltos IVT, rather than the Tata Sierra Turbo AT. While the Sierra is an impressive package, the turbo-petrol powertrain is likely to be less efficient and more expensive to run over the long term than the Hyundai-Kia 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol.Between the Creta and Seltos, the nod goes to the Seltos. It is the newer product, feels more premium inside, offers a slightly more spacious cabin and remains one of the most feature-rich SUVs in the segment. Ride comfort is also very good, and the IVT automatic is exceptionally well-suited to urban driving.Another factor worth considering is that the next-generation Creta is expected within the next year or so, whereas the Seltos has a longer lifecycle ahead of it, making it the safer long-term bet.

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Hyundai Creta

Tata Sierra

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It depends on what you are looking for from the vehicle. If you want a larger car with a bigger boot, get the Hyundai Creta, which is in a segment above the Brezza. However, note that you will only get the low-spec EX and EX(O) variants with the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and manual gearbox in your budget. While you can get a panoramic sunroof in the EX(O), the rest of the features are very basic. Meanwhile, in the Maruti Suzuki Brezza is available in fully loaded ZXi+ guise comfortably within your budget. You get far more features than the Creta in this budget, including auto climate control, a heads-up display, split-folding rear seats, LED headlamps, rear washer-wiper, keyless entry and go, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and more. What's more, you can get an automatic gearbox with the Brezza within your budget, which adds hugely to convenience. The cabin and boot space are also not too much less than the Creta, and the mileage will be much higher.

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Hyundai Creta

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Yes, the XUV 7XO base diesel is a solid upgrade from your 2017 Creta if you do long highway runs. The 2.2 diesel pulls stronger, sits at cruise with less effort, and the bigger, heavier Mahindra car feels more settled at speed and over broken roads. You also get a roomier cabin and boot, which helps on long trips with family and luggage.Be ready for a few compromises. It is a big SUV, so parking in tight city spots takes getting used to, and the diesel manual’s clutch can feel heavier than your Creta’s in traffic. Expect slightly lower kpl than your old 1.6 diesel.Overall, the XUV 7XO AX is a strong choice.

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Hyundai Creta

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Pick the Hyundai Creta 1.5 petrol automatic. It meets your requirements, the mid variant will fit under your budget and it feels like a proper midsize SUV with the space, ground clearance and comfort that you won’t get in the sub-4m segment. In daily office runs, the smooth CVT automatic and light controls will make driving in traffic easy, its visibility is good. In addition, Hyundai’s service reach keeps life simple for a company car. For once-in-3-month highway trips, it cruises calmly on the highway, rides comfortably, has a big boot for bags, and the cabin is roomy enough too.It's worth noting though that the 1.5 petrol is more about smoothness than speed, so with five people and luggage you might want more performance. Also, the fanciest features sit in the top-spec versions. But for reliability, ease of use, and total ownership peace of mind, this is the balanced choice.

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