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Main Description
The HYUNDAI CRETA is a compact SUV that has gained so much popularity in Indian market since its launch.
The CRETA is able to attract the wide range of people who is seeking a stylish and comfortable vehicle in their mid-budget, and that’s why HYUNDAI CRETA became a strong competitor in compact mid-size SUV’s segment.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
If we talk about the overall aesthetics oh the HYUNDAI CRETA, it is popular because of its sleek design and modern stylish appearance. The curvy design is giving the.
Sense of being premium
The material quality of HYUNDAI CRETA is varies from model to model or car to car. As you all know that the CRETA is a mid-size and mid-budget SUV of HYUNDAI so the quality of material is good. But if you are purchasing the top models you will receive the high quality material.
The CRETA offers comfortable seats for both front and rear passengers. The seats are offered with good support and paddings.
The CRETA’s interior provides a good legroom and headroom even for the taller passengers.
The CRETA is primarily offers a 5seater SUV, with comfortable seating arrangements for all the passengers. Some variants of CRETA may offer a third row of seats, but it is generally considered suitable for children due to smaller legroom.
The ride is normally comfortable with good suspension system which can easily absorb the bumps and irregularities of road.
DRIVING AND HANDLING
The HYUNDAI CRETA mainly focusing on ride comfort, offering a smooth ride on various road surfaces.
CRETA is not much sporty as some competitors, but it is able to handle most driving situations. The steering system is well weighted and it provides good response to the driver.
The CRETA’s engine is not so powerful but is provides enough acceleration for
everyday driving needs. The exact engine performance is depends on specific engines and transmission types.
The CRETA is normally capable on maintaining steady speeds on highways without engine straining.
The CRETA gives us good stability at higher speeds, because of its solid chassis and well managed suspension system. While it is not designed for drifting or cornering but the CRETA handles curves confidently within the limit. The body roll is generally in-controlled.
The HYUNDAI CRETA offers various of safety features to protect the passengers in case of car crash or accident. Some of them are enlisted below:
AIRBAGS
The CRETA has 6 AIRBAGS are available, included front airbags, side airbags, and curtain airbags to protect the head and torso in side-impact collisions.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ABS prevent wheel lockup when you apply the brake and it improves steering control and reduces the risk of skidding.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ESC works to maintain the stability of vehicle in sudden turning and it reduces the risks of skidding.
HILL ASSIST CONTROL
HAC are used to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward on steep inclines. BRAKE ASSIST:
Brake assist helps to increase braking force in serious situation and it prevents accidents.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
TPMS is being used as a alert system for the driver and its alerting if your tire is underinflated.
| Engine | 1482 cc |
| Engine Type | 1.5 Liter T-GDi Engine |
| Max Power | 157. 57 bhp |
| Max Torque | 253 NM |
| Fuel Type | Petr ol/Diesel |
| Brake (front/rear) | Disc |
| Alloy Wheels | 17 inch (diameter ) |
| Rear Camera | Yes (with guided lines) |
| Ground Clearance | 190mm |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes |
| NO. of Airbags | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic / Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Liters |
| Infotainment Display | Yes (10.25 inch) |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rea r |
SAFETY RATING
The HYUNDAI CRETA has generally received good safety rating from independent organization. These ratings can vary depending on model, year and market but the
HYUNDAI CRETA performed so well and created a huge fan base in INDIAN and also in GLOBAL market.
HYUNDAI CRETA is also done a great job in crash test organized by GLOBAL NCAP and EURO NCAP.
GLOBAL NCAP
The HYUNDAI CRETA received high safety rating in GLOBAL NCAP crash test result, with focusing on protecting their driver and passengers.
EURO NCAP
In the markets where HYUNDAI CRETA is sold, it received a good safety rating from EURO NCAP.
(Safety features and rating can be vary depending on the specific year, model, and market.)
MARKET PRESENCE
If we talk about the market share captured by HYUNDAI CRETA in mid-size compact SUV segment in INDIA we will get a roughly idea about the popularity of this vehicle.
The market share of roughly 39% is captured by this vehicle which makes it best selling model in its class.
HYUNDAYI sold 17000 units of HYUNDAI CRETA in July 2024, which was giving the 6.5% increment from previous month.
The CRETA is a bestseller in INDIA from previous 8years an as of February 2024.
In January2024 HYUNDAI launched a new version of the CRETA, which was in high demand, with over 35000 pending bookings at the end of April2024.
The total sales of mid-size compact SUV segment is 42000 units in June2024. The HYUNDAI CRETA sold 16293 units of CRETA in June 2024 which is making the 38.34% of the total market sale.
BRAND AWARENESS AND VALUE
The HYUNDAI CRETA is the major player is in the mid-size compact SUV’s is INDIAN market from since its launch in 2015.
The CRETA’s brand value is because of its strong market performance, is making his reputation and value so high in the used car market.
As per reports on February2024 over a one million CRETA’s were on INDIAN roads, and the recently launched model is also in trends.
The CRETA also won some awards in INDIA. The 2015 INDIAN CAR OF THE YEAR and OVERDRIVE AWARDS for CAR OF THE YEAR and also SUV OF THE YEAR.
Worldwide, CRETA been the third best-selling HYUNDAI model since 2019 and also best-selling SUV in RUSSIA from 2017-21.
CRETA is the highest-selling SUV in INDIA since 2020.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
The HYUNDAI CRETA owners normally satisfied and happy with their cars and customer service and customer support provided by the HYUNDAI.
And the service staff of the HYUNDAI are good, they are talking nicely and decently with their customers.
And provides necessary help for customers as soon as they can.
Customer say’s that the CRETA have everything stylish looks with multiple colour options, full featured interior with comfortable seating space and good boot space in compact mid-size SUV.
MAINTENANCE COST
The maintenance cost of a HYUNDAI CRETA maximumly depends on the model year and service intervals.
2015-2020
The HYUNDAI CRETA first service at 1500kilometers, the second service at 10000kilometers, and the third service at 20000kilometers, these three
services are free. BUT
The fourth service at 30000kilometers, is paid the service cost of this is 4023RS then after that the fifth service is also paid and this is at 40000kilometers, with the charge of 4165RS.
2020-2024
This model year of HYUNDAI CRETA gives 2 free service the first one is at 10000kilometers, and the second one is at 20000kilometers.
BUT
The third and fourth service are paid, the third service is at 30000kilometers and its costs 4802RS. The fourth service is at 40000kilometers, and it costs
6039RS.
A fourth service also includes parts like engine oil, cabin fitter, brake pads and battery.
- HYUNDAI gives you a offer to take a service package like SOT super package, in this package you can access the periodic maintenance service for five years or 50000kilometers.
In this package the wheel alignment and balancing is also included.
- For making your maintenance cost low, you can check the engine oil once in every month and change the engine oil and filter at every
10000kilometers or in 12 months, whichever comes first.
You can easily do that by yourself using the owner’s, manual or you can go the HYUNDAI service station.
(For the first 7years, the avg. monthly maintenance cost is something about 462RS. If you have CRETA petrol for 10years you can expect something about 475RS per month maintenance cost.).
PROS OR ADVANTAGE’s
We are enlisted the advantages of being a owner of HYUNDAI CRETA.
The CRETA is making the modern world crazy by their stylish exterior with sleek lines and curves, which makes this the first choice of youngsters and the first time SUV buyers.
The CRETA offers a comfortable legroom and headroom even for the rear passengers.
The main reason of popularity of CRETA is the features. CRETA is less with variety of features such as touchscreen infotainment system, safety features with highly comfortable even it is a mid-size compact SUV.
The CRETA can provide you a long and comfortable ride because the suspension system of CRETA is awesome which can easily absorb the bumps and irregularities of roads and provide the comfortable
ride to user.
The HYUNDAI vehicle well known for their durability and reliability the build quality of CRETA is so good and that’s why the CRETA is durable and reliable.
The market value and brand value of the HYUNDAI is so high
because of their quality product and good customer support which makes them a reputed and popular brand in market.
And because of that the resale value of CRETA is so good, which is also lead the after selling satisfaction of customers.
(The % of reselling the CRETA is so less, that’s a good side for brand)
CONS OR DISADVANTAGES
We enlisted some points, read them carefully before taking any decision.
The HYUNDAI CRETA offers 1482cc, 1.5 Liter T-GDi Engine which generates sufficient power for the mostly driving needs but some are
desires for more powerful engine. Although in this price range with these all features this is enough and that’s why this is not being considered as a disadvantage.
- Compared to other mid-size compact SUV in this segment some cars are fuel efficient if you compared with them the CRETA’s fuel economy can be higher.
- The CRETA having the decent ground clearance but it is not designed for off roading or tracking if you are doing this you are get into trouble and it may so challenging to come back without any damage on vehicle.
- I am reading the comment or you can say that review of the owners of CRETA, so some owner’s are complaining about the road noise at higher speeds, I think this problem is in some cars and the company taken
action and repaired them immediately.
NOW AFTER ALL THESE DISCUSSION, ITS TIME TO GIVE A FINAL
VERDICT AND SOME OPINIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO OUR READERS AND FOLLOWERS.
FINAL VERDICT
- The HYUNDAI CRETA is proved itself since2015 to now at a time where the market is expanding in every seconds. BUT the CRETA makes his popularity in the way of constant increment.
- The CRETA proven that it is a successful compact mid-size SUV with the combination of stylish design, aesthetic looks, comfortable interior
makes them practically strong with strong build quality, reliability makes them popular for wide range of users.
- If you see the price, features and performance with brand value the
HYUNDAI CRETA offers you a best deal which making your decision value for money and worth it for you.
It is giving a tough competition to other brands in mid-size compact SUV segment by providing a solid balance of quality and affordability.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Some recommendation before buying, read this carefully it will help you a lot.
- Before purchasing any vehicle its highly recommended to take a test drive of that vehicle which you are going to purchase, to check its driving experience, comfort and feel of interiors with overall comforts.
- The CRETA is available in variety of models an model levels so firstly confirm your needs and your budget then go or your suitable one.
- When you are going to buy research properly about the other compact mid-size SUV’s in same segment, so you can compare the features, pricing and also do not forget to read the customer review on that vehicle.
In conclusion I would just say that, the HYUNDAI CRETA is a well-known compact mid-size SUV that gives you a wonderful driving experience and a good value proposition with the great stylish exterior and full functional and feature packed interior.
It is the maximumly choice of wide range buyers some of them are buying the first time and some of them are buying for the travel long route with their family and friends. And the people who prioritize comfortable ride with height reliability and stability at driving conditions.
At last I would just say that they are perfectly working as their tagline say’s “UNDISPUTED. ULTIMATE.”
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