Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta's cabin is tastefully done in modern aesthetic. The seats are done in fabric upholstery of good quality. However, the gear knob and steering wheel are wrapped in leather covers. There is a large 12.25-inch digital driver’s display which changes its theme based on the drive modes. Moreover, there is an 8-inch touchscreen panel for the infotainment system which gets both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The same is connected to an audio system with four speakers and two tweeters.

As for comfort, there is a single-zone automatic climate control with AC vents for the rear passengers as well. The steering wheel has manual adjustable for both tilt and telescopic movements, ensuring that people of all height can be comfortable driving.

The Hyundai Creta stands out in its market because of its modern and alluring appearance. It han an imposing front grille, projector LED headlamps, and well-defined character lines. The headlights are placed on the bumper, instead of the conventional place beside the grille, making it quite attractive. The car rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and is available in five different color options. There are roof rails available for added muscularity, along with the presence of combination tail lights at the rear.

Creta offers a well-balanced level of stability and comfort, delivering a controlled and comfortable ride. Additionally, the Creta has an excellent MacPherson strut and Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) front and rear suspension system. The suspension setup is a little on the stiffer side to accommodate to ensure that the car has a pliant drive and zero body roll when the cabin is filled to capacity.

The legroom at the rear seat is quite impressive, making sure that even tall occupants don’t feel cramped up for room. In fact, with a total vehicle height of 1,630 mm, the car does get a decent headroom as well.

With a slick, quick, and effective performance, the Hyundai Creta provides a pleasurable driving experience. There is a 1.5L Smartstream in-line 4-cylinder petrol engine, which offers a good mix of power and fuel economy, powers the vehicle. The engine can produce a maximum power of 115 PS at 6,300 rpm and a peak torque of 143.8 Nm at 4,500 rpm. An Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) is linked to the engine to provide smooth gear changes and top performance.

The SUV can achieve an acceleration of 0-100 kmph in just 12 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 170 kmph. Plus, the drive modes - Eco, Normal, Sport, and Smart, help achieve different driving experiences at different terrain and weather conditions.

The 2023 Hyundai Creta comes with several advanced safety features. To begin with, there are ventilated disc brakes for all the wheels, along with an anti-lock braking system. There are six airbags in the cabin as default, long drives safe for all the occupants.

Among the long list of driver’s assistance features, you get forward collision-avoidance assist, which alerts the driver when the system identifies a front-end accident danger. Moreover, the SUV gets lane-following assist, hill-start assist control, and lane-keeping assist. The Creta also get rearview monitor with parking assist with sensors and camera. Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist and blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (BCA) are included in the list as well.

The Hyundai Creta provides a value-for-money package with excellent elements of design, ease of use, safety technology, and performance. So, when it comes to choosing your first B-segment SUV, or upgrading from a hatchback, the 2023 Creta is a great option to pick.