Hyundai Creta facelift: 6 key observations from our showroom visit

We own the pre-facelift Creta and can definitely feel the difference.

BHPian Col Mehta recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Happened to visit a nearby Hyundai showroom and here are a few observations:

1. Looks good! I was one of those who criticized the exterior of the new car initially, but it looks a lot better in person. Especially, the front is now more imposing and there is a very apparent difference in the bonnet height and creases. The rear looks quite good too and not as bad as some of us thought.
2. Hyundai has claimed that they have worked on the build quality of the new Creta and it DOES feel that way when you open the doors and interact with the car. Our 2nd gen (pre-FL model) feels lighter which has always been my complaint with it. Hyundai seems to have addressed it. Hopefully, it will reflect positively in the crash test.
3. The overall length has gone up from 4300 mm to 4330 mm (most likely because of updated bumpers), and the difference is hardly perceptible. But it looks more butch and boxy as a result of updated design elements.
4. The interior is a mixed bag. While it looks more premium, especially with the new dual screen setup and dashboard, the grey colour theme and that HVAC system with cheap creaking plastic brings down the cabin experience. The new HVAC system is not too bad in terms of how it looks, but it’s just not very premium-looking. Wish Hyundai had given a more subtle and sophisticated system.
5. As per the Sales Manager, the air purifier has been removed which is a bummer. Yes, I know a lot of people call it a gimmick, but it was good to have a feature. The centre armrest looks incomplete(?) without it IMHO.
6. The seat pattern has been refreshed which looks better than the outgoing model. And did I mention the view from the driving seat is now more commanding with the increased elevated bonnet..? We could easily feel the difference and liked this one.

Overall, I think it’s a good midlife refresh from Hyundai. I’m pleased with a lot of things, including that it feels better built. However, Hyundai should have worked on improving plastic quality - the centre console still creaks and the HVAC system is not that premium.

My rating based on today’s experience - 8/10.

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