The Hyundai Creta was launched in India back in 2015 and saying that it was a success in our Indian market would be an understatement. The Creta has dominated the Indian market so much so that earlier this year Hyundai announced that the cumulative sales of the Creta have crossed the 10 lakh unit mark. Thats a lot of Cretas on the road and speaks a lot about the popularity.
The second generation Creta was launched in 2020 with radical looks. Initially, everyone thought the design of the new Creta would put off a lot of people. However, it won them over and sales have remained strong. The introduction of the 2nd gen Creta also brought in new powertrains including a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine with a dual-clutch automatic and a new 1.5-litre diesel engine. Do note that with this new BS6 diesel, you have a DPF and that needs additional care and regular running. A lot of the early buyers didnt know about this, which is why you will see more diesel examples in the used car market.
Apart from that, theres also a naturally aspirated petrol engine with a CVT or a manual. Hyundai made sure that it was all covered in the powertrains department. Its been roughly 4 years since the launch of the 2nd-generation Creta and about the right time to buy a used one. Would you buy one if you were looking for a used car?
Used Hyundai Creta Pros
A fairly new car that doesn't feel "old" compared to the other cars in the segment
Availability is good. You will most likely find the powertrain you are looking for
A superbly engineered all-rounder that delivers a premium experience
Used examples are fairly priced. You might just find a very good deal
User-friendly interiors with sufficient space & good quality parts
Loved the 1.4L turbo-petrol & 1.5L diesel. These are fantastic engines
Smooth & competent automatic gearboxes available. With the useful "auto-hold" feature too
Sorted road manners & handling for a Hyundai, including on the highway. You will be surprised!
The Creta's safety package includes 6 airbags, ESP, all-wheel disc brakes, TPMS etc. Impressive kit too (panoramic sunroof, paddle shifters, Bose sound system, cooled seats, cabin air purifier & loads more)
Hyundai's competent after-sales service, fuss-free ownership & upto 5-years standard warranty
Used Hyundai Creta Cons
Some minor and some major issues have been reported by customers. Be sure to get your used car thoroughly checked
BS6 diesel isn't stress-free to live with because of the DPF
Scored just 3-stars in the GNCAP crash tests
Oddball love it or hate it styling. We find the Creta's exterior design to be weird
Firmer suspension isn't as cushy as the 1st-gen Creta. It is more comfortable than the Seltos though
Back seat's width makes it better for 2 adults and a kid, rather than 3 adults
Some misses (no auto wipers, 360-degree camera, illuminated window buttons, full-size spare tyre on top trims)
Dual-clutch ATs (like the Hyundai Creta Petrol DCT) have a history of poor reliability in India
Diesels 113 BHP & 250 Nm although adequate are the lowest in the segment
No manual transmission available with the fast 1.4L Petrol (Seltos offers this combo)
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Hyundai's official website Mod Potential
With the 2nd generation Creta, Hyundai introduced the turbo-petrol engine which was purely focused on enthusiasts. Hence, the mod potential for this engine is good and you will see some examples with a stage 1 tune. But thats where its limited to and I havent come across any highly modified Hyundai Cretas. You will find the occasional aesthetic mods on the Creta, but the stock 1.4-litre turbo-petrol and DCT combo is enough for most drivers.
Availability
Very good. Given the high sales numbers of the Creta, a lot of them have made their way to the used car market. As mentioned earlier, the 1.5-litre diesel engine in the 2nd gen Creta is BS6-ready, which means that it comes with a diesel particulate filter to reduce emissions. The thing is that the 1.5-litre diesel needs regular running and additional care, unlike the older 1.6-litre diesel which was a lot more hassle-free. This is one of the reasons why you will see a lot of diesel Cretas on sale in the used car market. Given that the Creta facelift was launched earlier this year, the prices for the pre-facelift Creta have seen a slight dip. Check out some examples on sale
here.
