2024 Hyundai Creta long term review, 4,850km report
Second report: The Creta facelift is whisked away on its first road trip.
Published on Aug 20, 2024 08:00:00 AM
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With so much tech packed in, it really ought to have wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
By Soham Thakur
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The Hyundai Creta is one of the most in-demand SUVs in Autocar India’s long-term fleet, and it isn’t hard to see why. It’s spacious, comfy, practical and feature-loaded, and with the petrol-CVT powertrain this one packs, it’s right at home in the city, too. So I was very happy that I managed to snag the keys and draft it in as my ride for the rains. And while I’ve been using it mostly for commuting, with the monsoon season in full swing, a road trip with friends was soon planned, and the Creta was called into action as the weekend getaway car.
With not much luggage for a two-day trip, the Creta’s practicality wasn’t put to the test, but the 200-odd km highway drive did reveal a few of its other attributes. Let’s start with the seats; they’re very comfy and ventilated, and the power adjustment means it’s easy to get your ideal driving position. I also appreciate the Creta’s absorbent ride, as it dealt with the broken patches of the old Mumbai-Goa highway with ease. The Creta felt absolutely composed on the road despite loads of standing water on the highway and gusty winds on the Atal Setu. Another thing I grew to appreciate is the well-executed blind spot monitor that shows up in the instrument panel. This feature proved to be very useful when visibility from the wing mirrors was poor due to the weather. The 360-degree camera also proved its worth when parking during rain.
But perhaps, what I like most about this particular Creta, is its easy-going nature – it has made me a much calmer driver, and that has only helped with fuel efficiency. A lot of that is down to the buttery smooth 1.5 petrol-CVT powertrain combo. The engine is barely audible inside the cabin. While you do get some of that typical rubber-band effect from the CVT when you’re pushing, it’s well-masked in this SUV. Overall, it makes for a relaxed driving experience that rarely brings out the ‘racer’ in you.
There’s not much wrong with the Creta, but I’ve noticed some things that could make living with it even more comfy. I would’ve liked it if the centre armrest had a sliding function to rest your elbow on long drives. Wireless smartphone integration would’ve been appreciated, too. The light-coloured upholstery has been a pain to keep clean in this weather.
Overall, it’s been a comfortable and trouble-free few weeks with the Creta. I’ve also figured out how to solve some issues, such as Android Auto only appearing in split screen and the infamous lock/unlock beeps. More on that in the next one – if I’m able to hold on to the keys.
Also see:
2024 Hyundai Creta long term review, 1,700km report
Hyundai Creta facelift sells 1 lakh units in just 6 months
Hyundai Alcazar discounts increased to Rs 90,000 ahead of facelift
| Fact File | Petrol AT |
|---|---|
| Distance covered | 4,850km |
| Price when new | 18.73 lakh (ex-showroom, India) |
| Test economy | 11.12kpl |
| Maintenance costs | None |
| Faults | None |
| Previous Report | May 2024 |
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chaladas - 122 days ago
Is there a way to get google maps from android auto to show up on the instrument cluster? The native maps do, so there should have been a way to display google maps too.