Meta Analysis: Hyundai Creta

Meta Description: Hyundai Creta brings a notable blend of performance and features. Its refined diesel engine with AT variant makes it a strong entrant in SUV segment.

Hyundai Creta
The success of Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport exemplified the potential of monocoque SUVs in the Indian market. It is surprising to see that the leading carmakers of India – Maruti and Hyundai entered the market rather late. Meanwhile, there were several hatchbacks that came as superficial SUVs. They had plastic claddings, raised stance and augmented suspension. These me-too products that included likes of Volkswagen Cross Polo, Toyota Etios Cross, Hyundai i20 Active and Fiat Avventura did not find many sellers.
To get a real share in this segment of the market,
The 1.6 litre diesel powers the upper three variants. It is coupled with 6 speed manual as also a 6 speed automatic gearbox and the latter will be key advantage for Hyundai. Among SUVs priced less than Rs 25 lakhs, only Mahindra Scorpio has automatic transmission (AT) with diesel and the Scorpio is a body on frame vehicle. The AT that Ford EcoSport offers comes only with its petrol model.
For the petrol model too, there are options of 6 speed manual and automatic transmission.
Hyundai Creta is not a sub-4 metre SUV and its length measures 4270 mm. It has a width of 1780 mm and height of 1630 mm. The wheelbase of 2590 mm is only 83 mm shorter than Duster’s. Creta can be a good alternative to some C+ segment sedans.
For its design the Creta carries on Hyundai’s fluidic design principle. It gets a triple slat grille as seen on the Santa Fe. The headlight cluster consists of projectors, LED positioning lamps and static bending lights. These headlamps offer good illumination in both low and high beams. Bonnet is flat and
All panels are well placed and attention for fit and finish has also been given to smallest of parts such as the 12V power socket.
Space in front is sufficient and front seats are bolstered for good under-thigh support. The driver’s seat can be adjusted to a 20 step range. Another surprise is that Creta does not get reach adjustment for its steering – again something that Elite i20 does have. Thankfully, the steering is positioned well and its rake adjustment works satisfactorily. And the stance of this car helps in getting a good view of the road head.
With a touchscreen based interface, the infotainment system does not bring a clutter of switches on the centre console. You get Aux, USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity. Audio quality is pleasing.
Climate control can be easily operated thanks to tactile buttons and knobs. And it does keep the cabin agreeably cool. Creta also has adequate in-cabin storage solutions – door pockets, cubicle under driver armrest and the glove box.
On the rear seat of this car, two adults can sit comfortably but a third one in the middle will feel claustrophobic at least in long distance travelling. The seat itself offers good back support and under-thigh support is also satisfactory. Another thing that makes this seat good for two people is the broad armrest that has been ergonomically