[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by mizu

Really? In the last 10 years I've never had to claim insurance so I am unaware about this but I thought dealer would still buy the insurance from an actual provider like ICICI/HDFC/Tata etc.

It's true that eventually claim is settled by an insurance company but Hyundai (and Maruti, Kia etc) have their own programs like Hyundai Assurance Plan (HAP) where they have special arrangements with certain insurance companies for better coverage and faster processing across service centers in India. It doesn't mean that customer can't get a cashless settlement if he buys from insurance company directly ( if company has cashless option with that service center). However, dealer may give more attention and preference to their own program during a claim which may mean faster work completion and paper work, specially if claim involves major work.

Originally Posted by mizu

Is there a way for service center to know that this is dealer bought insurance VS non-dealer bought insurance?

I have observed that service centers maintain record of our insurance (they might have common database internally). So, in all likelihood they are aware. I have been asked to provide my insurance copy during regular service in the name of updating their records.

[ShabbyG]

As we know, we had a good rainy day in Bangalore. Of course, nothing like Mangalore. More like a summer day's rain there.
But, that meant it took 1hr 35 mins to travel 10 kms to office. The average speed would be 6.5kmph.
And M gave the worst average so far at 5.2 kmpl.

[Sridhar K]

A few observations after driving my Creta SX(O) Diesel AT for 1800 kms now including one long trip of 650 Kms

• Pathetic headlights: My 8.2 Lakhs Ignis alpha has a brilliant LED projector lamps while 24.3 L OTR CRETA has simple reflectors whose throw is ok but the lights gets diffused badly. There is hardly any light around the first 5 odd feet from the car bonnet. There is no option to add a fog lamp which can cover the dark spots apart from its primary function of providing illumination in fog and rain.

• Panoramic sun roof and its impact on air-conditioning: I have Garware Artic Cool sun films on my sun roof but still there is significant heat transfer from it, requiring ac to be running at full blast for rear passenger comfort. The throw from the rear a/c vents are week and unless the temperature is set to 22 degrees or below, there is hardly any cold air below the vent. Miss the absence of a blower control for the rear vents.

• Surprisingly keeping the car in sports mode seems to give slightly better mileage in city traffic as it avoids frequent shifting of the TC gearbox which has an impact on efficiency.

• The ride quality is very good even on bad roads and handling is very neutral and pretty decent.

• The suspension oscillations could have been damped a bit more as the softness has an impact when going through poorly speed breakers.
  Loving the upgraded Vredstyn tires as they seem to be good mix of grip and comfort. A worthy alternative to Michelin Primacy 4ST than Conti UC6 for at least now.

• The black piano finishes on the central console are a dust magnet and swirl marks have started appearing already.

• Sound quality of the Bose speakers have been a little underwhelming when compared to Alpine SPG which is there on my ignis powered by the stock harman HU. Not sure if any of the audiophiles in this forum feel the same.

• Lack of wireless android auto/apple car play is a big miss as the only USB slot gets locked for the phone and we cannot play songs from USB.

[in_car_nation]

Hello,
Got delivery of my Creta SX IVT last Sunday. Haven't driven much, but I have couple of questions.

1. How do we clean semi-leather seats?
2. I want to install dashcams. Hyundai provides Inaxes dashcam. How does this compare with 70mai A510?
3. Similarly Hyundai provides DHC 360 surround camera with price 41.5k. Is this good or there are better in the market?


I have just switched from my 2006 Wagon R. So it like push button mobiles to touch screen. I have more questions, but that is for later.

[ashvek3141]

Originally Posted by in_car_nation

Got delivery of my Creta SX IVT last Sunday.

Congrats on your new car!

2. I want to install dashcams. Hyundai provides Inaxes dashcam. How does this compare with 70mai A510?

Avoid the Hyundai dash cam and get the A510 instead. Plug it via the USB and you're done! I'm personally using one in my Creta and pretty happy with it.

[Sridhar K]

Has anyone upgraded their headlights on the facelift's top end models? The headlights are really bad and options to upgrade seems very limited since it is a completely sealed unit. I have spoken to a few accessories shop and the options suggested by them are either to add additional LED bars on the grills or a LED projector fog lamp (to be fitted below the current head lamps) with separate wiring and switch.

The lower end models seems to come up with projector headlamps and halogen bulbs that gives a few more upgrade options. Was contemplating downgrading to projector ones from the lower models but got to know it is not straight forward as the wiring is different.

[Paritoshkalra]

Originally Posted by GJGadget

Hello All,

Further he has one White color with him and he is ready to give that in a 15 days, which is the nominal time required for making payment and getting the Registration done.

Query:
1. Is it right that maintaining a Black, or a Dark color car is more cumbersome than white?

Thanks in Advance...

I would suggest you to go for white. Hyundai is the only car maker offering such super white color in cars. (Even Toyota does not offer such bright white color) The Hyundai Super white color is easy to maintain and looks really good after even 7 yrs down the line! Longevity of this color is not at all questionable!

[sids1811]

Had the opportunity to drive our 1st Gen Creta 1.6 followed by the 2024 Creta a day apart on the same Highway 100 km each way, other conditions and traffic quite similar.

The handling of new Gen is way ahead of what the earlier Creta had and it inspires a lot of confidence in the way it drives with the car taking the exact direction you want to and it felt more planted.

One noticeable difference though is the ride quality which according to me has become stiffer and bumps and all being felt inside. Any one else who also feels this way or something needs to be checked.

[JithinR]

Originally Posted by Paritoshkalra

I would suggest you to go for white. Hyundai is the only car maker offering such super white color in cars. (Even Toyota does not offer such bright white color) The Hyundai Super white color is easy to maintain and looks really good after even 7 yrs down the line! Longevity of this color is not at all questionable!

Wasn't white the only color in Creta 1st gen that had paint peeling issues near where the rear windshield and boot panel meet. I have not heard or seen examples of it in the second gen yet, so i am assuming that Hyundai might have fixed the issue.

[Paritoshkalra]

Originally Posted by JithinR

Wasn't white the only color in Creta 1st gen that had paint peeling issues near where the rear windshield and boot panel meet. I have not heard or seen examples of it in the second gen yet, so i am assuming that Hyundai might have fixed the issue.

This issue was in 2017 manufactured cars long back. That issue was already fixed a long time ago.

[Paritoshkalra]

Hi All,

Here is a Question for Creta Owners:
Creta E, EX and S variants have tires 205/65/R16 with Diameter inches (mm) 689.8mm

vs

Creta S(O), SX and SX(O) variants have tires 215/60/R17 with Diameter inches (mm) 672.9mm

Which makes it a difference of = 2.4%

So does it mean that the Ground Clearance of lower models is lesser than the top end variants?

If anyone knows about this fact, then Please let me know.

[tornado82]

The most useful feature for me in the Creta Navigation > Whenever you approach a Fly Over / Underpass or a multiple deviation junction, it shows a 3D kind of Pic with well-marked arrows for the guidance - and that too with labels for the roads.

Have this problem with Google Maps, I used to get confused and look on the map and the road back and forth multiple times to confirm the route.

Not sure if this feature was with the earlier version of the software but noticed it with the recently updated map (Hyundai uses Map My India). I usually use Google map in phone, and not much of the Car's inbuilt navigation. Now, need to rethink

[SuhasSalavathsa]

The facelift looks pretty good, Quality of Plastics, Ergonomics and Quality of drive is excellent. The kind of service Hyundai gives is top notch when compared to other brands in the market. I would have surely bought this if the car had atleast a 4 star GNCAP rating. The only concerning part with the vehicle is its build quality, but overall its a very good package.

[ShabbyG]

Originally Posted by Paritoshkalra

So does it mean that the Ground Clearance of lower models is lesser than the top end variants?
If anyone knows about this fact, then Please let me know.

A 1.5 cm difference doesn't affect your driving much.. It is more of how the suspension handles bumps. No Creta owner is going to go off road. So, I would suggest you to ignore this. I know many Youtubers going gung-ho about ground clearance. I have driven my cousin's old City whose ground clearance was only a tad better than Civic and never brushed the under-body in Bangalore.

[Paritoshkalra]

I have taken test drives of all the mid size SUVs available in the market in the range of 10 lakhs to 22 lakhs. Today evening I drive the Kia Seltos HTX IVT variant and I can conclude very easily that the CRETA wins the contest as far as the engine smoothness, NVH and ride quality is concerned. The overall aesthetics, color, look and feel of the Creta is more premium.

Also, the seats of Creta are wider and offer better under-thigh support than all the cars available in this segment. Elevate is too noisy and Honda has messed up with the NVH big time with this car.

Overall, if I have to rate the Cars, in this segment,
No. 1 Creta (Beautiful interiors, Best seats in the segment, Creta offers one of the BEST Ride and Comfort (after Citroen), Low NVH, Smooth Engine. That is why it's called the KING of this segment)
No. 2 VW Taigun 1.5 DSG (Top notch Engine, Ride and Handling is superb, Dealership and Service Centers lack Customer Sense, They asked me to wait for 1 month for my preferred variant while major chunk of their cars are still unsold, After sales nightmares also kept me away from a super-duper car from VW)
No. 3 Venue N Line N6 (Best car under 15 lakhs in India. Rejected it only because of its black interiors)
No. 4 Citroen Basalt (Offers the best ride comfort, beats Creta also. However lack of Driver seat comfort, offers very less under-thigh support for driver)
No. 5 Kia Seltos (Lacks sense of roominess, Stiff Ride, so rejected it)
No. 6 Toyota Hyryder Hybrid (Engine from Toyota and rest everything from Maruti, Seats are tiny for my liking, No alloys in 19 Lakh onroad S Hybrid)
No. 7 Kia Sonet 1.0 DCT (Car is very good but lacks space at the back)
No. 8 Honda Elevate (Worst Car in this comparo - I found it less refined, stressed and noisy even in city speeds)

Note: Tata & Mahindra is not in the list since I prefer peace of mind and fuss free ownership. After Sales and Rust in their cars is the reason, I had crossed Tata and Mahindra. Although I took a test drive of XUV 3XO and found its driver seats to be tiny and uncomfortable for the back. XUV 700 was not considered because I already own a TOYOTA INNOVA HYCROSS HYBRID.
Maruti Suzuki has same engines in all its cars, so I did not even consider any Maruti car in my Comparison.