Reasons why you Should be Buying the new Hyundai Creta

The second-generation model of the Hyundai Creta had to be better for obvious reasons, particularly if you had to bear in mind that the old one was a blockbuster hit. The new Creta was launched in 2020 and with so much competition around, it has a lot more work to do.

Radical but stylish

The previous-generation Hyundai Creta was a huge success, largely due to the fact it was a good looker. It had an SUV stance, and that was enough to convince buyers. It has nice lines, and still somehow looks attractive. The new Hyundai Creta is bigger and has terrific proportions, but the looks won't please all. It has a square-like face, broad wheel arch impressions and a sharp character line, and a roofline with a silver accent on the C-pillar. The 17-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloys looks nice. The cascading grille is found up-ahead, flanked by a three-part C-shaped LED DRL lighting signature with the main LED headlights positioned below. At the back too, the tail lamps look somewhat identical to the headlights and there's a black strip that houses the stop lamp.

More space

Inside the Hyundai Creta, you get a dashboard with a simple layout, free of clutter, and we liked the V-shaped central console. The cabin on the 1.4-litre Turbo model comes with an all-black theme with red highlights, while the other variants get a beige and black contrast. You get stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the gear selector. The quality of plastics leaves little to complain about, but there are no soft-touch materials. We liked the front seats: big and supportive, also wrapped in contrast-stitched artificial leather. The rear offers more legroom and the seat seems wider too, making way for a third occupant to be seated comfortably. You sit high up on the seats that are nicely contoured. You get rear AC vents and a tray in which you can place your phone. Headroom isn't bad, but the sunroof has used some of it. However, this will be felt by only very tall passengers.

Quick on its toes

The Hyundai Creta we're driving is powered by a 1.4 T-GDi engine, producing 138bhp and 242Nm of torque, resulting in strong performance. On this particular model, you get only a dual-clutch automatic gearbox that shifts pretty quickly. It does, however, get a bit jerky at low speeds. The shifts are smooth and the gears engage without any fuss. However, the 'box does get confused when taken by surprise. The 'box works efficiently at high revs and the paddle-shifters let you make the most of this engine. It is refined by and large, but gets noisy when revved hard. The peppy low-end is welcoming; so is the strong mid-range. In Eco mode, the air-conditioning performance and powertain response is altered, and in this particular mode, the transmission up-shifts in a jiffy. In Comfort mode, the engine feels a bit more lively, while Sport mode shows you what this motor is truly capable of. These engines will also power many hyundai cars.

Comfort over corners

The new Creta is based on a new platform and when it comes to the driving dynamics, the Creta has improved, and how. It not only feels bigger but also feels better built. The suspension has been setup on the supple side, so passengers do move around a bit, but the stability at speeds is fantastic. The pliant suspension let it tackle the uneven bits of tarmac well and the handling is aimed at offering an easy drive experience. The steering is light, but there's no feedback, and this is not an SUV that likes corners. Even torque steer is evident when you floor the throttle. The Hyundai Alcazar was one of the hyundai upcoming cars over the last month or so.