HYUNDAI CRETA 2020 REVIEW

HYUNDAI CRETA 2020 REVIEW

What is it?

It couldn’t have been easy to make the second-generation Hyundai Creta, especially considering the old one was at the top of its game, right until the end of its life. Love it or hate it, there’s no two ways about it, it was nothing short of a blockbuster.

Well, the new 2020 Hyundai Creta is here, and its job is a lot tougher this time. There are some stronger rivals now (one in particular from Hyundai’s own backyard), and many more just around the corner. Can it prove to be the sequel that surpasses the original?

What’s it like on the outside?

Indicators and fog lamps sit in base of front bumper.

What’s it like on the inside?

The interiors are quite the opposite, and you’re welcomed by a clean and simple dashboard design, with a rather elegant V-shaped flowing centre console. Exclusive to the 1.4 Turbo model is this all-black interior with red highlights, while the others get a more conventional beige and black. There’s even contrast stitching on the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the throttle-like gear selector – both of which bear an uncanny resemblance to what you’ll find in a modern Audi. Sporty as this colour scheme is, though, it highlights the Creta’s liberal use of hard shiny plastic, and places it right in your face. While the plastic quality itself is pretty good for the class, it lacks soft-touch materials like many rivals offer, and there’s very little brightwork anywhere, which takes away from the perceived quality.

Should I buy one?

The 2020 Hyundai Creta’s new look may not work for everyone, but frankly, that’s not going to be enough to curb its almost certain future popularity – it bagged 14,000 bookings in just two weeks. Where it won’t have it as easy as its predecessor is in the fact that the competition has stepped up its game on all sides. Apart from its most direct rival, the Seltos, the segment below is catching up, with the likes of the very capable XUV300, and larger SUVs like the MG Hector, offering some really tempting value for money. But Hyundai has played to its strengths, foregoing things like driving dynamics for greater comfort and an even longer equipment list. They’ve even given it an aggressive introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 17.20 lakh, which still points to pretty good value. What will clinch it, however, is those class-leading features –most of all the cooled seats and panoramic sunroof – which Indian buyers just seem to love and are willing to pay a premium for. No doubt, it’s taken the fight to the Seltos’ doorstep but Hyundai’s target is to surpass the success of the previous Creta, which it probably will.

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