[neeraj0272]

I have two i10, both 11.5 years old.
One has run 1,15,000 km with maintenance being done at a FNG. Its ac has just conked off so we are going to replace the car.
The other i10 has done only 25,000 km and we get its engine oil changed once every 18 months and no other maintenance work has been done on it yet. Its running on stock tyres and I believe that its spare wheel has not been used even once. This car is in pristine condition. It is in red colour and its paintwork still has sheen in it even though its parked outside exposed to all the elements.

So yes these Hyundai i10s have been durable for us.

[DieselAddikt]

My friend had a Santro Xing that he used for almost 2L kms. Had to replace the steering column once and if i remember right, had to spend around 15K for that service. Apart from that he has replaced only the wear and tear items. I have driven the car multiple times and it did not look bad for a high mileage car. So yes, i think they used to be pretty reliable. But then, i don't know if they make it like that anymore. Fierce competition and greed for profit has made all manufacturers cut corners, especially the budget cars.

[Bigzero]

My Santro Xing was 19 years old and running quite fine when it got into an accident a few months back. No injuries, but the car is pretty much a write-off as the engine bay had totally caved in. The repair cost was not worth it. But the car, what a reliable machine it was!

I also have a 12 year old i20 diesel, first gen. Still runs superbly. approx 1L on the odo. the seats have started to look old, and the front suspension makes some noise now and then, but the engine is still the same old beast.

[rajeevsulu]

I have a 17 year old Accent, done just 44,000 kms as I don't drive it on the highway. Barring an all around suspension change and tyrechange, I do only periodic maintenance. It is still very good. I recently drove to Bangalore and realized that it is actually a good highway vehicle too!

[drhoneycake]

Had

Santro Xing (2011-2022)
- 1.6L kms on the ODO
- stock clutch when sold
- suspension change at 1L kms
- no other issues

Verna SX CRDI (2015-2022)
- 3.5L kms on the ODO
- not a single squeak or rattle
- not a single niggle
- never visited service Center for anything else apart from periodic service
- when sold it was still on factory clutch and suspension

(This was definitely more reliable than my brother’s Honda City iDtec which was sold in 2 years)

Now have a Tucson CRDI GLS (Apr-present)
- 26k kms on the ODO
- not a single squeak, rattle or niggle

So yes I think they are supremely reliable.

[TB16]

My 2014 i20 (Petrol/CNG) is running with 135k KM on the odo. At exactly 12k KM, i converted the car to CNG. Since then its been just savings only (~ Rs. 2.5/KM). My light footed driving definitely helps. I'm planning to keep the car till 150k KM and then sell it off. Apart from 1 clutch overhaul (Rs 18k) and 1 front suspension overhaul (Rs. 10k), the car required nothing else. The clock spring and EPS also conked off at 80k KM. Total for that again was Rs. 20k i think.

[manson]

2012 Verna: My daily driver 2012 Verna CRDI was sold in 2021 at 1.7 lac Kms. Apart from clutch replacements at 60K intervals and an aircon condenser replacement at 120K the worked surprisingly well.

2012 I10: Our 2012 I10 1.2 we bought based on the initial ownership of the Verna is continuing to run reliably as well, its barely at 30K on the odo though.

2017 Creta: The Creta 1.6 we purchased in 2017 has also run 30K odd but has been through a couple of warranty claims in terms of power window motor replacements and a rusty door panel.

Mechanically though they have all been fairly reliable and almost trouble free and the service costs have not been over the moon as such.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by drhoneycake

Had

Santro Xing (2011-2022)
- 1.6L kms on the ODO
- stock clutch when sold
- suspension change at 1L kms
- no other issues

Verna SX CRDI (2015-2022)
- 3.5L kms on the ODO
- not a single squeak or rattle
- not a single niggle
- never visited service Center for anything else apart from periodic service
- when sold it was still on factory clutch and suspension

(This was definitely more reliable than my brother’s Honda City iDtec which was sold in 2 years)

Now have a Tucson CRDI GLS (Apr-present)
- 26k kms on the ODO
- not a single squeak, rattle or niggle

So yes I think they are supremely reliable.

That's really good to know. Especially the Tucson. Any thoughts of upgrading to the new Tucson.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by TB16

My 2014 i20 (Petrol/CNG) is running with 135k KM on the odo. At exactly 12k KM, i converted the car to CNG. Since then its been just savings only (~ Rs. 2.5/KM). My light footed driving definitely helps. I'm planning to keep the car till 150k KM and then sell it off. Apart from 1 clutch overhaul (Rs 18k) and 1 front suspension overhaul (Rs. 10k), the car required nothing else. The clock spring and EPS also conked off at 80k KM. Total for that again was Rs. 20k i think.

I think the car has pretty much been reliable and easy to maintain. The parts that you mentioned are pretty much changed for any other brand as well at the mileage you have clocked.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by manson

2012 Verna: My daily driver 2012 Verna CRDI was sold in 2021 at 1.7 lac Kms. Apart from clutch replacements at 60K intervals and an aircon condenser replacement at 120K the worked surprisingly well.

2012 I10: Our 2012 I10 1.2 we bought based on the initial ownership of the Verna is continuing to run reliably as well, its barely at 30K on the odo though.

2017 Creta: The Creta 1.6 we purchased in 2017 has also run 30K odd but has been through a couple of warranty claims in terms of power window motor replacements and a rusty door panel.

Mechanically though they have all been fairly reliable and almost trouble free and the service costs have not been over the moon as such.

Do you see any apparent quality issues in the newer model cars. What I mean is , have you seen the quality go down on the newer models as compared to the older models.

This seems to be the case with many manufacturers nowdays. An older Polo is more solidly built than the later years and for that matter many other cars have similar drop in quality. Probably to keep costs down.

[drhoneycake]

Originally Posted by Traveler

That's really good to know. Especially the Tucson. Any thoughts of upgrading to the new Tucson.

Haha guess I didn’t mention it right. My Tucson is only 6 months old. It’s ‘22 Model.

[naveen.raju]

Originally Posted by Traveler

Do you see any apparent quality issues in the newer model cars. What I mean is , have you seen the quality go down on the newer models as compared to the older models.

I have noticed this. The i10 plastics are not as good as my Creta. Also, there's an Alcazar in our garage and I feel it's not as good as Creta. Looks a bit shiny and cheap. Also, many reported some creaking noise from the center console (New Creta and Alcazar).

[ph03n!x]

I've had a Getz CRDi from 2009 to 2013 (90k KM), and a Verna SX(O) CRDi from 2013 to 2018 (1.1L KM).

Both the cars held up pretty well - like most of the comments, plastic quality was pretty decent for their segment and time, no rattles. Suspension was no handler, but have a compliant ride. Very reliable, and only needed periodic maintenance - the Verna needed an AC condenser replacement due to a leak - fairly common on ~5 year old Hyundais of that time. The Getz had a clutch and brake shoe replacement, thanks to the 110 horses in the hatch, and my age when I owned that rocket . The Verna was on stock clutch, and the brake pads were replaced at about 90k.

The reason why I do not have a Hyundai anymore is -

• The quality of Getz's combi switches feel felt a little diluted in the Verna, but newer Verna and i20 and Creta just don't feel the same
• Sheet metal definitely seems to have gotten thinner, so has the thickness of the glasses (windows, windshields)
• The 1.6 CRDi's timing chain + coolant pump + pretensioners, clutch + flywheel + master & slave, etc. are pretty expensive replacements. While you need not replace all of them, the labour for doing them separately at a later time will be a bomb
• Finally, cost of spares shoot up after the model is phased out. Example - Getz's ORVM glass alone was about ₹160 in 2009 - was ₹380 in 2012. Same with the Verna's AC Condenser, another friend had his coil replaced in 2016 and paid half of what I did for the parts in 2018

If 3 to 5 years of what one needs a car for, Hyundai CRDi are great. Anything more, and be prepared for the expense.

The NA Petrol Hyundais, on the other hand, just work with the scheduled maintenance. Boring, but cheap and reliable.

[TejasKinger]

2003 Hyundai Santro Xing XL 1.1LP Manual

Not my car, but in the immediate family. This car covered more than 1.5L Kilometers from 2003 - 2020 and was in fact put to some rather rough use in its sunset years being used in my uncle's factory to run errands and transport materials. Did it all without a hitch minus some electrical gremlins and lot of bodywork falling part.

2014 Hyundai Grand i10 1.2LP Manual

This was my personal car from 2014 - 2022, covered nearly 50K kilometers, not once did it leave me stranded. The only large repairs it needed were a clutch job at 42K kilometers and an AC condensor replacement at 46K kilometers.

2017 Hyundai Creta 1.6LP Automatic

Again a personal family car that has been with us since 2017. In the 30K kilometers covered so far, there have been absolutely zero issues. Looks like it could go on for years this way.

We're on to our next set of Hyundais now. My uncle has a 2021 Creta IVT Petrol and I have an i20 Turbo DCT. Fingers crossed these will last as long as our current cars.

[lionheart_mm]

My family runs a car garage in the Middle East. What I've noticed is that Hyundai's run well for up to 9-10 years before falling apart. Meanwhile the Japanese tend to last 15 plus years. They are not as good as the Japanese, but far better than American and European cars. I remember the time of Hyundai Galloper and all when Hyundai cars were considered as a joke. They are leaps ahead of those times now.