[capnemo]

My experience with the Creta's ADAS and other driving assist features, kept ON, all the time.

Note: Mine is a 2024 facelift Creta SX(O) IVT - all the bells and whistles.

I have used these features in Bangalore's crazy traffic, and on the highways of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Most useful

• Auto-hold - In Bangalore's notorious traffic snarls, you keep the foot on the brake, rather than on the accelerator, and this is my favorite driver-assist feature.
  
  In this, you keep the brake pressed for a second, and when the auto-hold light comes up on the instrument cluster, you can take your foot off. No roll back / no moving forward - the vehicle stays put. This saves you having to juggle the brake and accelerator all the time.
  
  If it's slow moving traffic, switch off the auto-hold and the vehicle creeps forward slowly without any accelerator input.
• Front camera and 360 camera - This turns on automatically when you are too close to the front vehicle, and you can judge the distance, or use the 360 view to negotiate tight turns on unscientific corners, with errant bikers plying their trade all around you. Very very useful, and helped me save myself from many a scratch / dent.
  The good news is that there is a dedicated button. I have used it many times when dogs and children have tried crossing the road, and fallen in the blind spot caused due to the high bonnet.
• Adaptive Cruise Control - Goes without saying. Most of you have used it already. It slows down from the set cruise control speed, if it detects a vehicle some distance ahead of you. The slow down is gradual, but noticeable. I change lanes when this happens due to a slowing truck, and the cruise control picks up to the set speed straight away. What a godsend this is on long highway journeys - no pressing of accelerator, brake (or clutch) required - you just change lanes and continue - the vehicle handles everything else for you.
• Blind spot monitoring - Alerts me to the omnipresent left-overtaking car on the highway, or speeding biker on Bangalore's roads, both visually via a red light on the mirror and via a chime.
  Minor irritant - When I overtake a vehicle and move into it's lane, this chime alerts me if I have pressed that lane's indicator (usually, moving to the left lane), and the vehicle is too close behind.

Mixed Bag

• Lane keep assist - This one is a mixed bag. Sure, on long highway trips, it keeps the steering adjusted perfectly to the lane and takes away the stress of the driver needing to do it every so often.
  
  The Creta's lane keep assist also reads the road markings brilliantly in most weather conditions and at night, so it's been very accurate. In rare situations, I had to peel my eyes to see faint lane markings, that the system had already picked up much before I did. Great camera !
  Over a long 8 - 9 hour drive, it takes that much load off, your shoulders and arms.
  
  However, it's intrusive nature also means that it keeps chiming in and self-corrects the steering, every single time you want to do an overtake. You need to signal lane-change indicators and then it lets you take complete control. This is often anxiety inducing during high-speed overtaking, as other vehicles seldom follow lane-discipline in India, while the system follows it textbook-style.
  
  Moreover, the chime takes over the audio, leading to irritating beeps when your favorite music is playing. So that's another downside.
• Forward collision avoidance assist - This has warned me whenever I have approached the vehicle in-front very aggressively. Or if the vehicle in front has slowed down considerably. If very close, it has applied the brakes ever so slightly.
  The good part is that you can specify the distance at which the warning occurs.
  The part that I was worried about the most, is if it kicks in too-aggressively, say when a non-BHPian overtakes you without keeping safe distance. I am happy to report that I have faced many situations like these, and the system hasn't kicked in a panic-inducing manner for such situations.
  [Edit] - One situation in which I would have liked the FCAA to actually kick-in, is unmarked speed breakers. There is a proxy though, if you follow the vehicle in front closely, the unmarked speed breaker is likely to have induced panic braking in them, causing the Creta's FCAA to also start alarming immediately. I recall facing this situation once, on the Bangalore-Mangalore highway.

Least Useful

• Rear collision avoidance - Too aggressive. If you're trying to take a u-turn on a busy road, god save you with the bikers trying to pass your car's posterior. The system keeps braking aggressively and it feels like a jolt to the passengers.
  I still need to find out if the sensitivity can be fine-tuned.
• Front vehicle departure alert - This shows up when you're stopped, and maybe focusing on the phone, and the vehicle in front departs, alerting you to start moving.
  In my experience, the least useful feature, because we already have this in the form of other vehicle owners behind you blaring their horns off to alert you to start moving.

Hope this helps.
Let me know if there are other features that you want an opinion on, that I may have missed.

[BigChill]

Hi, a question for Hyundai Creta IVT / Kia Seltos IVT drivers: What are your engine RPMs on a flat road at speeds like 80, 100 and 120 km. / h.?

AND, the same question for Creta / Seltos MT (Manual Transmission) drivers.

Can't find this data on the Internet (e.g. Engine RPM vs. Speed graphs), and I want to compare the fuel efficiency of the MT and IVT at highway speeds to make a buying decision. Thanks in advance!

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by BigChill

Hi, a question for Hyundai Creta IVT / Kia Seltos IVT drivers: What are your engine RPMs on a flat road at speeds like 80, 100 and 120 km. / h.?

AND, the same question for Creta / Seltos MT (Manual Transmission) drivers.

Can't find this data on the Internet (e.g. Engine RPM vs. Speed graphs), and I want to compare the fuel efficiency of the MT and IVT at highway speeds to make a buying decision. Thanks in advance!

I own IVT and highway mileage varies in the range of 14-18 kmpl based on driving style and terrain (tank full method). Momentarily I see mileage of 20+ in MID when I drive at constant speed of 70-80 kmph but it is not sustainable so I don't bother looking at these figures. These are the numbers when I drive in comfort or eco modes. If I drive in sports mode, the mileage drops by 2-3 kmpl. AC is always ON.

IMHO, MT or automatic decision should be based on your driving preference and comfort rather than mileage. Because I don't think there is significant difference in mileage if both are driven the same way.

[BigChill]

Thanks! Also, in case you remember observing, what are your engine RPMs (according to your car's instrument cluster) at highway speeds like 80, 100 and 120 km./h.? I'm curious about how the IVT operates at those higher highway speeds, and hard to get dealers to agree to a highway test drive far away from the showroom.

Originally Posted by Aviator_guy

I own IVT and highway mileage varies in the range of 14-18 kmpl based on driving style and terrain (tank full method). Momentarily I see mileage of 20+ in MID when I drive at constant speed of 70-80 kmph but it is not sustainable so I don't bother looking at these figures. These are the numbers when I drive in comfort or eco modes. If I drive in sports mode, the mileage drops by 2-3 kmpl. AC is always ON.

IMHO, MT or automatic decision should be based on your driving preference and comfort rather than mileage. Because I don't think there is significant difference in mileage if both are driven the same way.

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by BigChill

Thanks! Also, in case you remember observing, what are your engine RPMs (according to your car's instrument cluster) at highway speeds like 80, 100 and 120 km./h.? I'm curious about how the IVT operates at those higher highway speeds, and hard to get dealers to agree to a highway test drive far away from the showroom.

Don't remember exactly but listing from what I can recall. I could be off here and there.

In eco mode, rpm is lowest in the range of 1200-1500. Comfort mode is upto ~1600-2000 rpm and it is highest at 2400+ in sports mode.

[Adarsh Hari]

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone found a solution to convert the wired android auto and apple carplay to wireless?

Is there any recommended brand which is working for the Creta Facelift?

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by Adarsh Hari

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone found a solution to convert the wired android auto and apple carplay to wireless?

Is there any recommended brand which is working for the Creta Facelift?

I am using Carlinkit 5.0 adaptor for my 2021 Creta and it is working very well. I think it should work for new model also. You can check it on Amazon.

[bedantaguru]

Originally Posted by Adarsh Hari

Hi Everyone,

Has anyone found a solution to convert the wired android auto and apple carplay to wireless?

I am using "MSXTTLY Wireless Android Auto & Carplay Wireless Adapter, Wireless 2 in 1 Stick Convert Wired Android Auto/Carplay to Wireless for Cars with AA & Carplay, USB C/A, Mini & Stable SMT-AC01"

https://amzn.in/d/h1VjmkN

This is wonderfully working and worth its cost.

[alok9345]

Hi everyone, just picked up the NLine N10 in October. While loving the car, have a few questions for more experienced folks.

Does anyone have a solution to the auto start stop restarting the car without throttle input, quite randomly while stationary?

Also, recently saw a small dark mark on my IRVM, it seems like the auto dimming plating has malfunctioned.

The wipers seem inadequate in light rain as they seem to leave streak like being wiped with wet cloth. Any suggestions in this regard would be helpful too!

Also, any quirky/useful suggestions for he magnet holder?

[blogslogger]

Originally Posted by alok9345

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Does anyone have a solution to the auto start stop restarting the car without throttle input, quite randomly while stationary?

Also, recently saw a small dark mark on my IRVM, it seems like the auto dimming plating has malfunctioned.

The wipers seem inadequate in light rain as they seem to leave streak like being wiped with wet cloth. Any suggestions in this regard would be helpful too!

Also, any quirky/useful suggestions for he magnet holder?

For the Auto Start Stop, the engine starts when you shift the gear to neutral. It is by design. So at traffic stops, do not change to neutral, and you will be fine. Personally though, I switch off the system as it is doing more harm than good.

If the dark mark is present at the top center of the mirror, it is nothing to worry about, as that is the ambient light sensor for the mirror to adjust the tint.

The wipers used by Hyundai are pathetic. If it is bothering you too much, suggest you switch to frameless wiper blades. They look better and clean even better.

For the magnet, you can use a magsafe wallet to store pocket change in the car.

[alok9345]

Originally Posted by blogslogger

For the Auto Start Stop, the engine starts when you shift the gear to neutral. It is by design. So at traffic stops, do not change to neutral, and you will be fine. Personally though, I switch off the system as it is doing more harm than good.

Thanks for your response. I'm not really moving it to Neutral, it just randomly starts the engine again without doing anything. I wonder if it's just my car or others have the same problem.

Originally Posted by blogslogger

If the dark mark is present at the top center of the mirror, it is nothing to worry about, as that is the ambient light sensor for the mirror to adjust the tint.

So strange. I've never seen this implementation. Even my 2017 Verna didn't have this. Would have definitely brought it up to service guys!

Originally Posted by blogslogger

The wipers used by Hyundai are pathetic. If it is bothering you too much, suggest you switch to frameless wiper blades. They look better and clean even better.

Yes, I'm going to switch to the Bosch ones at a Shell bunk next time.

Originally Posted by blogslogger

For the magnet, you can use a magsafe wallet to store pocket change in the car.

Thanks, I was under the impression that a magsafe wallet comes with metal backing and not magnet. But I'll try!

[blogslogger]

Originally Posted by alok9345

So strange. I've never seen this implementation. Even my 2017 Verna didn't have this. Would have definitely brought it up to service guys!

Yes, I'm going to switch to the Bosch ones at a Shell bunk next time.

Older cars had the sensor at the back of the mirror. The newer ones have a sensor on the front and back.

I'd suggest you get them from Amazon. They are much cheaper, and you can install it yourself.

[sedate_driver]

I'm trying to understand the trip meter functionality in the new Creta compared to older vehicles I've owned.

What I'm used to (older cars):

Trip A (manually resettable)
Trip B (manually resettable)
Overall Info (data since purchase)

What I currently see in my Creta:

Current Trip (auto-resets at engine shutdown)
Since Last Reset
Since Refueling (auto-resets at refuel)

My Questions:

1. Is there a way to maintain two separate trip meters like the traditional Trip A/B setup?
2. Can I simultaneously track both lifetime data (since purchase) and a separate manually resettable trip?

[Lord Wolverine]

Dear Creta Tribe,

This is my first post on Team BHP and can't express enough my gratitude to all the contributors who helped me made this decision.
I have taken delivery of Atlas white 1.5 MPI NA- S(O) iVT model last week from Modi Hyundai, Pune. Overall dealership experience has been good, except for the part that committed accessories have not been made available on delivery as well even today as I am writing this post. I am enjoying the drive and getting used to the transition from Mahindra TUV 3OO diesel manual to petrol automatic, plus fancy and pampering features.

Meanwhile, experts please help me answer few things I am pondering so far-

1) What is the recommended petrol to be used? Hyundai manual says RON 95, so does it mean I need to fuel with premium fuel such as Shell V-Power? Not sure if it meets RON no. asked by Hyundai but was told by Shell guys that it is good for the vehicle. What is the RON no. of ordinary petrol and does it affect fuel pump injector, engine health etc in long run? Which other premium petrol is recommended? As I feel Shell ones are of higher price

2) Also, is it worth taking accessories like seat cover, mats, floor lamination and some exterior cosmetic chrome inserts from dealer instead of the local accessory guy? I have asked them several times about warranty terms and period if the accessories are purchased through them but I find them avoiding the question or straightforward answer, so wondering if all that fuss from dealer shall help me in any way

[blogslogger]

Originally Posted by sedate_driver

What I currently see in my Creta:

Current Trip (auto-resets at engine shutdown)
Since Last Reset
Since Refueling (auto-resets at refuel)

My Questions:

1. Is there a way to maintain two separate trip meters like the traditional Trip A/B setup?
2. Can I simultaneously track both lifetime data (since purchase) and a separate manually resettable trip?

Traditional trip A/B were for Fuel and Route. Similar to last reset and refuelling. If you want A/B functionality, you have to use lifetime. Unfortunately, there is no way to track both lifetime and manual trip. However, lifetime data is useless as the fuel efficiency is dependent on the last 100km driven and is not for the whole Kms shown.

Originally Posted by Lord Wolverine

Dear Creta Tribe,




1) What is the recommended petrol to be used?

2) Also, is it worth taking accessories like seat cover, mats, floor lamination and some exterior cosmetic chrome inserts from dealer instead of the local accessory guy? I have asked them several times about warranty terms and period if the accessories are purchased through them but I find them avoiding the question or straightforward answer, so wondering if all that fuss from dealer shall help me in any way

Regular petrol is 91 RON and is perfectly fine. Anything over that is just a placebo. The Creta engine is not highly strung to notice any difference.

Accessories, unless they mess with the electronics, are perfectly safe to be installed. Just ensure you are not installing any crash guards as those are illegal.