[MalnadMansha]

Originally Posted by Hattrick

Is Hyundai DCT's reliability concern (heating issue) still persisting? Any latest experiences from anyone?

Even Seltos uses the same DCT and Kia SA says since they introduced ISG in the facelift, there are no such concerns reported so far. Such issues were there before the facelift, which is rectified now.

Originally Posted by KOOTBOOT

Hi,

I went for a test drive and it was a joke. The drive was all of (less than) 2 kms through a crowded road. This is the penalty that one pays for staying in a crowded city like Delhi. The Shadow Grey was there and we liked it. So the choice is made and now the indefinite wait. They have condescended to let us know by this week when the delivery can be made!

Heck, another thing I noticed. Even the N line 10 does not have wireless Android connectivity AND no Dash cam either!

In Bangalore, the SA said he can get it delivered in a month, only if I choose their own insurance and accessories package. Otherwise, the standard wait time of 3 months would apply.

I ended up booking a Seltos instead, since I liked its looks better and it has more features in lesser price! Safety was a concern, but considering both have done chassis upgrades and are sister companies, if Creta gets 5 star, the FL Seltos also would get 5 star most probably.

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by MalnadMansha

In Bangalore, the SA said he can get it delivered in a month, only if I choose their own insurance and accessories package. Otherwise, the standard wait time of 3 months would apply.

That is not true. If you can send me your contact through PM, I can put you through to an SA who won't insist these items.

[MalnadMansha]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

That is not true. If you can send me your contact through PM, I can put you through to an SA who won't insist these items.

Well, that was the case with the SA with whom I interacted. However, I have already booked the Seltos now and about to get it within a week!

[07CR]

Originally Posted by satish.gawai

Can someone pl reply to this post? I am also having this dilemma in my mind.

Originally Posted by Hattrick

Is Hyundai DCT's reliability concern (heating issue) still persisting? Any latest experiences from anyone?

I have been driving a Seltos DCT facelift since Dec 2023 in Pune traffic. Not even a single overheating warning yet. I also turn on ISG and Auto hold on each of my drives. I guess since the clutch is not engaged, when both/either are in operation, the DCT reliability has indeed increased.

That said, the Hyundai-Kia DCTs were never really as unreliable as lets say Tata's DCA or VW-Skoda's DQ200. There were few issues reported initially, but rarely have I come across any post of a DCT failure in Hyundai-Kia cars.

[Jaguar]

Brought home this black beauty (or should I say beast). My first preference was grey but when I was offered immediate delivery of the black, I couldn't resist. Will post a detailed review after using the car for some time.

[Col Mehta]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

Brought home this black beauty (or should I say beast). My first preference was grey but when I was offered immediate delivery of the black, I couldn't resist. Will post a detailed review after using the car for some time.
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Heartiest congratulations on your new car! Looking forward to reading your ownership review.

[ssoni.1411]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

Brought home this black beauty (or should I say beast). My first preference was grey but when I was offered immediate delivery of the black, I couldn't resist. Will post a detailed review after using the car for some time.
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Congratulations on your new car. The black looks smoking! Wishing you a peaceful and adventurous mile crunching.

[Sam_carenthu]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

Brought home this black beauty (or should I say beast). My first preference was grey but when I was offered immediate delivery of the black, I couldn't resist. Will post a detailed review after using the car for some time.
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Congratulations for this beauty, looking forward for more pics and drive review.

[KOOTBOOT]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

Brought home this black beauty (or should I say beast). My first preference was grey but when I was offered immediate delivery of the black, I couldn't resist. Will post a detailed review after using the car for some time.
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Congratulations ! I find it really strange that its now more than 1.5 months after I booked the Shadow Grey colour in Delhi, and still the dealer is not only able to procure the car, but is unable to even provide and approximate date of delivery. I am sure Hyundai must be having a production schedule and they can easily tell the dealer when the car is arriving. When i do get in touch with the Hyundai WhatsApp no, they again forward me to the dealers only. Can anyone please help me with an email address of a Hyundai official, with whom I can vent my ire ! Thanks

[Col Mehta]

Originally Posted by KOOTBOOT

Congratulations ! I find it really strange that its now more than 1.5 months after I booked the Shadow Grey colour in Delhi, and still the dealer is not only able to procure the car, but is unable to even provide and approximate date of delivery. I am sure Hyundai must be having a production schedule and they can easily tell the dealer when the car is arriving. When i do get in touch with the Hyundai WhatsApp no, they again forward me to the dealers only. Can anyone please help me with an email address of a Hyundai official, with whom I can vent my ire ! Thanks

It's a thing with Hyundai. They tend to have the Creta predominantly in white and black. Getting other color options is often challenging. Reason - These two colors are easy to sell and in case of a cancelled booking, it's easier for the dealers to find another buyer for these popular colors. And that's why they would almost-always upsell these two colors during the booking process.

The Shadow Grey is one of the best colors in the lineup, but not very popular for some reasons and therefore may take time to get allotted. Perhaps try escalating it within the dealership first. In case you have done that already, but in vain, here is the email address which you can use to vent :

crservice@hmil.net

Good luck!

[dipen]

How is the N line ride quality/comfort compared to a Kushaq in City road adulations (urban driving). Secondly, does it come close to the handling of the VW twins. Genuine experiences would help.

Also, does anyone feel the rear bench is too flat on the back. I found the Creta too much lacking in comfort especially at the rear. The reclining has 2 options but it does not contour your body. Also the leg room seemed just average + just ok under thigh support. Its like a big outside and not so big inside feeling.

[agh]

Has anybody been able to get the N Line manual for test drive in Bangalore? I have enquired multiple dealers and all of them have said they havent received the manual and they dont even have an ETA for when they will receive one.

[carenthu123]

Originally Posted by agh

Has anybody been able to get the N Line manual for test drive in Bangalore? I have enquired multiple dealers and all of them have said they havent received the manual and they dont even have an ETA for when they will receive one.

Hi, I have taken a test drive in Advaith Hyundai Bellandur. Simply loved the car, but did feel a little turbo lag at low speeds compared to my 1.6 L petrol Verna 2019. Feature wise very rich and at high speeds it's a joy to drive. With VW twins, I felt the car has much stiffer suspension and causes a little issue in bumper to bumper traffic and not practical. Hyundai creta nline n8 version seems to be a practical choice.

[Jaguar]

My unexpected purchase story of the Creta NLine and why I chose the Hyundai over the VAG twins ... again.




My Verna celebrated its 10th birthday this February and has been in excellent condition, having completed a 1500 km round trip last year without any issues. However, shortly after reaching this milestone, the ECM failed unexpectedly. The local garage where I had it repaired couldn't provide much reassurance, mentioning that the longevity of the fix would be a matter of chance. Coincidentally, I've been experiencing some lower-back issues lately, which had already prompted me to consider switching to an automatic transmission. The ECM problem simply accelerated my decision-making process.

Still a looker


I wanted a proper upgrade in terms of power, safety, and features. Back in 2014, my Verna cost around 12 lakhs on-road. Starting my search with a budget double or even triple that amount, I initially aimed for a used premium German sedan. However, within my timeframe, finding a decent, single-owner vehicle less than five years old proved challenging, particularly considering the inflated used car prices in Bangalore. Even well-known platforms like Spinny left much to be desired.

I explored the VAG 2.0 cars. While these cars drove well, the evident cost-cutting was a concern. Earlier this year, I rented a Rapid and Kushaq of similar vintage from the same company. Surprisingly, the Rapid felt better assembled despite having more miles. Even the salesman who sold me the Verna a decade ago, now working for VW, didn't endorse the newer VW models.

Although the new Verna checked most boxes and drove well, I wasn't inclined towards another one, disliking its polarizing design. Previously, I chose the Verna over Vento/Rapid due to its driving position and slightly better seat comfort. However, this time, the Virtus/Taigun fell short in comparison, except perhaps in engine performance.

The Compass is priced steeply, even its base variant exceeding 30 lakhs. It didn't strike me as value for money, and I wasn't fond of its driving experience or ergonomics. I ruled out MG and Citroen due to their limited service networks, and Tata due to its reputation for subpar service. KIA was also excluded since I am used to the Hyundai service and vehicles are more or less the same.

XUV 700 and Hycross seemed too large for my needs; I might have considered them had I not found alternatives.

Initially disregarding the Creta, my opinion shifted after test driving the NLine variant. The cabin layout, delightful steering and the electrical under-thigh adjustment won me over. The car felt solidly built, with the ventilated seats and all-black interiors adding to its appeal. Impulsively, I opted for the black color which was immediately available, despite initially considering gray.

Presenting my Black garage ...


Booking and delivery experience in the next post

Booking and delivery experience

Having purchased and serviced my Verna from Advaith Hyundai previously, they were the first choice when I wanted another Hyundai. However, in recent interactions, their enthusiasm seemed to wane, leaving me feeling less than satisfied. The level of attention and follow-up was lacking, with even test drives feeling somewhat disorganized.

Visited Trident KR Puram on the recommendation of a friend and what a difference it made. From the outset, Mr. Sharath, my sales advisor, demonstrated remarkable proactiveness. He kept me informed about the new NLine launch and promptly arranged a test drive upon its arrival. While the TD was short I had a chance to explore the display model at my own pace, cementing my decision to proceed with the purchase.

Although the official waiting period was quoted at 8-10 weeks, the SA hinted at the possibility of expedited processing if I finalized my booking before March 31st. Skeptical of mere sales tactics, I decided to take the chance. Shortly after transferring the booking amount, I was presented with an unexpected opportunity—a black or white single-tone variant was available for immediate delivery. I opted for the black variant and was pleasantly surprised by the even rapid progression of events. From loan processing to PDI to registration, everything went like clockwork and I took delivery of the new car on the 6th of April, just 10 days after transferring the booking amount.

What impressed me the most was that the SA diligently handled all groundwork, sparing me unnecessary trips to the showroom except for the PDI and delivery. There was no pressure to purchase additional accessories, and they readily accommodated my request to remove the bundled accessory set worth 15k. Moreover, they matched the outside insurance quotes and facilitated the application of NCB transfer from the older car.

The car came with cheap JK Tyres of size 215/55/18. Straight away went to Madhus and replaced them with a set of Vredestein Ultrac Vorti in 225/55/18.

I also went ahead and got PPF for the entire car. This is my first vehicle to get PPF. Hope the decision pays off.

Also, made a surprise discovery while trying to install 3d mats that the N-Line doesn't share the floor pan with the regular Creta. No idea why the floor design needs to change. I went to the 3d mats importer directly and he scanned my car to manufacture new mats for the NLine.

1000 km update
I wanted to hold the initial impression till I at least put some miles. However, the initial 1000 km took more time than expected due to some personal commitments. So here is how I feel

Likes
1. The build quality is much better than previous Hyundais. The doors feel heavy.
2. Handling and high-speed stability is very good. Triple-digit speeds are well-masked and the car holds the lane without any drama when taking high-speed corners. Something, I didn't expect from a high GC vehicle.
3. The AC is very effective and chills the cabin fast.
4. The driver's seat has endless adjustments and one can find a sweet spot easily.
5. The steering wheel is a delight to hold and is weighted well. You feel connected to the road at high speeds.
6. The passenger comfort is also very good and my mom had no complaints after a 150km drive.
7. I am getting an FE of 13.xx on the MID with a mix of 25-75 city-highway split, which I feel is decent. The max I saw till now was 15.

Dislikes
1. Headlights are pathetic. Need to find an upgrade or say goodbye to night drives.
2. Cost-cutting in a car worth 25+ lakhs. Only the driver-side window button gets a backlight. There is no vanity mirror for the driver. The glove box is not illuminated, etc.
3. Wireless Android auto is a definite miss considering the previous gen Creta had it even in the mid-level trims.
4. The paddle shifters are not as responsive as the one I had on my Polo 1.2 GT TSI. There is a noticeable lag.
5. The boot is not that great for a vehicle of this size and there are no luggage tie-down hooks. Have to play Tetris for airport trips.

The neutral bits
1. Might be a DSG trait but the car needs a push to get moving. Feels as if it doesn't like to crawl. I would pick a TC gearbox for bumper-to-bumper traffic.
2. The driver aids, things like rear collision prevention need some getting used to. The braking is sudden and hard. Same for the adaptive cruise control. It brakes hard when some vehicle in the front moves into your lane.
3. The speed warning beep appears to be designed by an ex-Airbus employee. It sounds like the cabin crew call button sound. The random beeps give the feeling of being inside a plane
4. There doesn't seem to be a true manual mode or I haven't found it. One can override the current gear using paddles but the car goes back to the previous drive mode after a short period.

[cheeku]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

My unexpected purchase story of the Creta NLine and why I chose the Hyundai over the VAG twins ... again.

4. There doesn't seem to be a true manual mode or I haven't found it. One can override the current gear using paddles but the car goes back to the previous drive mode after a short period.

Congratulations on acquiring this new machine! The black garage looks complete now

We had a very positive experience with Trident KR Puram too when compared to both Advaith and Lakshmi Hyundai. They are inarguably at the top of their game in the sales department with some great folks.

Coming to the manual mode selection, I am expecting the behavior to be similar to that of the Venue N-line's DCT that we have since it has the same gearbox. Two ways of using the manual mode:

i) The paddles way which you mention - here it goes back to the previous drive mode after around ~30 seconds of not using paddles. Useful during those quick overtakes or when there's a need of engine braking.

ii) Moving the gear lever to manual mode with a small dab to the right when the gear lever is in D - in this case the vehicle will stick to the manual mode. One has to upshift with a dab upwards and downshift with a downwards dab with the gear lever in that position.

The gearbox does downshift automatically in this case if the revs/speed drop but the upshifts have to be completed by the driver else it holds the gear.