Pre-worshipped car of the week : Buying a Used Hyundai Creta

It was launched in typical Hyundai fashion = good quality, top refinement, all-rounded'ness, wide range of engines + gearboxes + variants, exceptional marketing.

To say that the 1st-gen Creta was a smash-hit would be an understatement. Hyundai truly struck gold, and never before in the history of the Indian car scene has a 15-lakh rupee car sold in such mega volumes. It was launched in typical Hyundai fashion = good quality, top refinement, all-rounded'ness, wide range of engines + gearboxes + variants, exceptional marketing.

Positives:

• An all-rounded urban crossover. Darn competent, even by current 2020 standards
• Still looks good. IMHO, this car looks far better than the weird 2nd-gen Creta
• Well-packaged interiors offer sufficient legroom & headroom
• Goodies like a sunroof, electric driver's seat, smartkey cum fitness band, cruise control etc.
• 1.6L petrol & diesel engines are top class. We prefer the old 1.6L CRDi to the new 1.5L
• Smooth 6-speed ATs available with both engines
• Refined nature! NVH levels are simply outstanding
• Balanced suspension offers comfortable ride quality with neutral handling
• Safety kit includes 6 airbags, ESP, hill-start assist & more
• Hyundai's reliability & competent after-sales
• Buy a recent model, extend the warranty and you have zero risk!

Negatives:

• Good demand means popular variants are holding onto their prices well in the used market
• Many missing essentials (telescopic steering, auto-folding mirrors, auto-headlamps & wipers...)
• Weirdly, the ATs weren't sold in the top SX(O) trim! You can't have an automatic with 6 airbags
• The Automatics need stronger brakes. Their stopping ability isn't confidence inspiring
• Rear seat is more suitable for 2 adults, not 3
• Hyundai's servicing costs can be higher than expected
• Variant planning has several errors (e.g. split seats & ISOFIX unavailable on the MTs)
• We don't like the puny 1.4L engine offerings; best avoided
• No AWD capability like the Duster, XUV500 & Hexa. Adventure tourers, look elsewhere
• You could get bigger 7-seater SUVs & MPVs for the same money

Related Threads

• Official Review, Petrol AT Review, 2018 Facelift

• Hyundai India - Quality lapses and apathetic manufacturer response!

• RavenAvi's Lazarus - Creta SX+ 1.6L Petrol

• BNM's Creta

• naveen.raju's 1.6 Diesel SX(O)

• a4anurag's Creta 1.6L CRDi

• Shakensoul's Creta 1.4L Diesel

• The Goan's 1.6L Diesel Automatic

• pacman2881's Creta 1.4L CRDi E Plus

• Curious case of the "converted" Cretas

• My remapped Hyundai Creta

Mod Potential:

A remap on the 1.6L diesel can make it fly. Multiple cosmetic upgrades available. Loads of accessories due to the model's popularity.

Availability:

Exceptional because of the model's success (over 5 lakh copies sold!!!). Plus, thousands of 2015-16 Creta owners are upgrading to the 2nd-gen Creta. Check out some of the examples on sale here.

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