When Hyundai launched the Creta compact SUV in 2015 July in India, it excited car enthusiasts to no end. For years since inception in 1996, Hyundai cars are nothing but fantastic, and the company has explored the depth of advanced technology with the invention of Fluidic design sculpture and now the Creta is an addition to the splendid range of Hyundai models.
The Creta looks amazing at first sight, and it has been in huge demand since launch, in a span of just eight months’ post introduction over one lakh cars have been booked, and the sale outcome in 2016 May was an admirable 78,857 units. It is an exclusive car and the features that define the desirability and popularity value of Creta is amazingly styled tail lights, waistline, front-grille and headlights. Driving it is one of the best experiences ever, the vehicle moves on minimal noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels, contributed by top-class engineering of body structure, engine, design and top quality insulation material. Not to forget the most important aspect that makes Creta incredibly desirable, design, and it is engineered with the revolutionary Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design technology.
How is it driving the Creta? a car that is just grand and sparkling beyond words from the outside, and many would wonder about how the interiors will be. For people who are wondering about how it is to drive the car, it is surely one of the best experiences ever. Step inside and you will be greeted by a wonderful black and beige décor, the black color theme is more dominating and the dashboard is covered in a royal beige that flows over to the doors. You can enjoy the phenomenal luxury of a luxury car in Creta, the seven-inch touch screen entertainment system is magnificent and it has AUX, USB and Bluetooth connectivity along with 1GB storage.
There is a digital clock on top of the touchscreen, and there are powerful air-con vents on either side, and beneath there is a climate control system. There are tons of storage space on the center console and it is lined with anti-slip material and the leather wrapped steering wheel looks premium. The instrument cluster looks amazing and it has tachometer, speedometer and multi-information display, stability and traction control. There is heaps of storage on the side door pocket sufficient to store one liter bottles. Also there is so much of leg and head room, enough to just enjoy the drive to the fullest.
You can encounter top-notch drive quality in Creta, the petrol vehicle is fitted with a fiery 1.6 liter VTVT engine that yields 151Nm torque and 121bhp power. There are two diesel engine options, the 1.4-liter CRDi mill generates 220Nm torque and 89bhp power and the 1.6-liter CRDi engine pumps out 126bhp and 260Nm torque.
The Creta is an extremely safe car to drive, the high-end SX(O) variant has hill-start assist, electronic stability program, traction control and six airbags. The car was conferred a five-star rating at the reputed NCAP program. The car is engineered with ultra-high strength steel and advanced high-strength steel that offers optimum protection in the event of collision.
Soon Hyundai will generate a remarkable sale outcome of more than 80,000 Creta units, and after browsing through the features who would not want to own the car, it has so much to offer for an ex-showroom price of Rs 9 to 14 lakhs.
