Hello Friend ! Hope you’re doing great. Today I’m talking about a car that quite a few people in the city and suburbs are looking at — the Hyundai Creta. I’ll explain it in simple words, from a normal person’s viewpoint, covering what stands out, the specs, what’s good and maybe a little less good — so you can decide if it’s for you. Let’s dive in.
Introduction
The Hyundai Creta has been a popular choice in the Indian SUV market for some time now. What I like about it is that it looks classy, drives comfortably, and gives the feel of a bit of luxury without becoming too crazy expensive. Do you know it’s very special because in its class it has lots of features which were earlier reserved for higher priced cars.
Price in our town
In Patna / Bihar region (approximate on-road price) the Hyundai Creta starts from around ₹ 11.89 lakh for the base petrol variant.
For higher variants it can go to around ₹ 21 lakh plus depending on the version and extras.
So if you’re in our town, expect something like between ₹ 12-22 lakh depending on model, transmission, etc.
What’s good about it
Brother, let me tell you the parts I found impressive:
Design & looks
The exterior gives a strong premium feel. It has the SUV stance, higher ride height (good for city potholes and poorer roads around here), and it looks smart whether you pick black, white, red or another colour.
The width, height and all are well balanced. For example one variant shows length × width × height as 4300 × 1790 × 1635 mm and wheelbase 2610 mm.
So it doesn’t feel cramped inside and yet manageable in city traffic.
Powertrain & performance
Let’s talk about what’s under the hood:
- One petrol option: 1.5 litre (1497 cc) MPi engine gives 113 bhp and ~144 Nm torque.
- Diesel option: 1.5 litre U2 CRDi diesel giving ~114 bhp & ~250 Nm torque.
- Mileage: For petrol, owner reports say around 16-17 kmpl in mixed usage.
In real life, this means: city drives, you’ll feel enough power, overtakes are decent on highways. For family runs and everyday use it’s quite practical.
Comfort & features
The cabin is comfortable, the seats are supportive, the ride height gives better visibility (important when you’re driving on uneven roads or need to keep an eye on smaller vehicles around).
Do you know its very special or unique: some high-end features are available in this segment which earlier were only in more expensive cars — things like touchscreen infotainment, good speakers, nice interior finish. One user review says:
“It has wonderful interior and exterior. Body is also good. It has one of best touchscreen and speakers.”
Good for our kind of roads & usage
Since local roads sometimes have potholes, uneven patches, and you may have mixed usage (city commute + weekend drives), Creta’s higher ground clearance (~190 mm) helps. Plus, space inside for 5 people is decent. So for families, it works well.
Colours available in the Hyundai Creta
When picking one, colour matters. The Hyundai Creta comes in many shades in India: examples are Abyss Black, Atlas White, Robust Emerald Pearl, Fiery Red, Ranger Khaki, Titan Grey.
So you have choices — pick what you like, whether you prefer bold (like Fiery Red) or neutral (like Titan Grey or White).
What could be better
Nothing is perfect, right? Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- While the engine performance is good, if you often do very high speeds or heavy load driving (say full family + luggage on long highways), you might feel it’s a bit less spirited than very expensive SUVs.
- Fuel efficiency: In city conditions, the mileage will drop. The 16-17 kmpl figure is mixed usage; in stop-go traffic it may be lower.
- Price: Once you go for higher trims (automatic, top features), the price starts going into the ₹ 20-22 lakh range in our city. So check budget carefully.
- Resale & running cost: As with any SUV, maintenance and repair parts might cost a bit more than simpler hatchbacks. So factor that in if you plan long term.
My personal point of view
If I were you, and I was choosing a car for our town (Patna / Bihar) for mixed usage — city commuting, occasional highway trips, needing space for family & friends — the Hyundai Creta would be a very strong contender. It gives a good balance. It looks smart for neighbourhood, comfortable for 4-5 people, usable for longer trips without feeling cramped or too basic.
If budget allows, pick the one with features you’ll actually use (say good audio, comfortable seats, automatic transmission if you prefer ease in traffic). But if money is tight, the lower variants still deliver a lot of value.
Should you buy it? And for whom
- If you have a family (2 kids or more) and want an SUV rather than a small hatchback, yes — go for it.
- If you commute in city mostly and want a compact car just for short runs, maybe a smaller car might serve better fuel-cost wise.
- If you often drive long highway stretches with full load, you might want to test drive and see how the Hyundai Creta feels in those conditions.
- If you are budget conscious and running cost matters a lot, check variants carefully.
Final thoughts
To sum up, the Hyundai Creta is a solid all-rounder in its segment. Good looks, enough performance, comfortable for family use, manageable for city and usable for longer drives. The price in our town starts around ₹ 12 lakh and goes up based on variant and features, so you have to pick wisely. If I had to give a verdict: it’s a yes from me — provided you choose the right variant for your needs and budget.
I hope this helps you understand the Hyundai Creta better. If you like, I can check the detailed variant-wise price list for Patna, or compare Creta vs a few competitors (so you know your options). Would you like that?
