Second report: The Creta facelift is whisked away on its first street journey.
The Hyundai Creta is likely one of the most in-demand SUVs in Autocar India’s long-term fleet, and it isn’t exhausting to see why. It’s spacious, comfortable, sensible and feature-loaded, and with the petrol-CVT powertrain this one packs, it’s proper at dwelling within the metropolis, too. So I used to be very pleased that I managed to snag the keys and draft it in as my trip for the rains. And whereas I’ve been utilizing it largely for commuting, with the monsoon season in full swing, a street journey with pals was quickly deliberate, and the Creta was known as into motion because the weekend getaway automobile.
With not a lot baggage for a two-day journey, the Creta’s practicality wasn’t put to the check, however the 200-odd km freeway drive did reveal a number of of its different attributes. Let’s begin with the seats; they’re very comfortable and ventilated, and the ability adjustment means it’s simple to get your superb driving place. I additionally recognize the Creta’s absorbent trip, because it handled the damaged patches of the previous Mumbai-Goa freeway with ease. The Creta felt completely composed on the street regardless of a great deal of standing water on the freeway and gusty winds on the Atal Setu. One other factor I grew to understand is the well-executed blind spot monitor that reveals up within the instrument panel. This characteristic proved to be very helpful when visibility from the wing mirrors was poor as a result of climate. The 360-degree digital camera additionally proved its value when parking throughout rain.
Excessive-res 360-degree parking digital camera is a boon within the rain when visibility exterior is low.
However maybe, what I like most about this explicit Creta, is its easy-going nature – it has made me a a lot calmer driver, and that has solely helped with gas effectivity. Numerous that’s right down to the buttery easy 1.5 petrol-CVT powertrain combo. The engine is barely audible contained in the cabin. Whilst you do get a few of that typical rubber-band impact from the CVT if you’re pushing, it’s well-masked on this SUV. Total, it makes for a relaxed driving expertise that hardly ever brings out the ‘racer’ in you.
Silky easy 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol-CVT powertrain is refined and comparatively environment friendly.
There’s not a lot unsuitable with the Creta, however I’ve seen some issues that might make dwelling with it much more comfortable. I might’ve favored it if the centre armrest had a sliding operate to relaxation your elbow on lengthy drives. Wi-fi smartphone integration would’ve been appreciated, too. The sunshine-coloured upholstery has been a ache to maintain clear on this climate.
There’s no sliding operate for the entrance centre armrest, and its fastened place is simply too far behind.
Total, it’s been a cushty and trouble-free few weeks with the Creta. I’ve additionally found out resolve some points, reminiscent of Android Auto solely showing in break up display and the notorious lock/unlock beeps. Extra on that within the subsequent one – if I’m in a position to maintain on to the keys.
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