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Few more pictures:
Hyundai Creta 1.6D SX(O) Ownership Review: "It Came, I Saw, We Conquered"
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Thanks guys. My drive was to Neliyampathy and the resort is located bang in the middle of a coffee plantation surrounded by dense forest.
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5000 kms update:
Just crossed 5000kms yesterday marking 4 months into the ownership. The engine has opened up really well and I am enjoying every bit of it. Got the alignment and wheel balancing done (I make sure this is done every 5k kms). No issues so far other than some occasional rattle from the boot. After damping the parcel tray, there's a huge difference. The latest tank fill gave around 730 kms (this is when the low fuel light came). This includes 25% highway drive and 75% proper city traffic.
Upgrade: Interior Lights
Changed the interior light to LEDs. The one I bought isnt a proper fit but going well. Since there isnt much space to play around, this is the one to buy.
I bought the 16 LED type which is bigger in size (width wise). So it's a tight fit. The festoon bulbs are 30mm in size.
The LEDs are really bright when compared to the stock bulbs. Here are some "before" and "after" images.
Before:
After:
Odo now at 5032 kms
Just crossed 5000kms yesterday marking 4 months into the ownership. The engine has opened up really well and I am enjoying every bit of it. Got the alignment and wheel balancing done (I make sure this is done every 5k kms). No issues so far other than some occasional rattle from the boot. After damping the parcel tray, there's a huge difference. The latest tank fill gave around 730 kms (this is when the low fuel light came). This includes 25% highway drive and 75% proper city traffic.
Upgrade: Interior Lights
Changed the interior light to LEDs. The one I bought isnt a proper fit but going well. Since there isnt much space to play around, this is the one to buy.
I bought the 16 LED type which is bigger in size (width wise). So it's a tight fit. The festoon bulbs are 30mm in size.
The LEDs are really bright when compared to the stock bulbs. Here are some "before" and "after" images.
Before:
After:
Odo now at 5032 kms
Lighting is good. In fact better than stock in terms of ambiance and cool-ness!!
It seems Creta is perfect Car for city/HIGHWAY even some off roading too. Btw, which Lens are you using bro? I have Nikon D5300 with 18-240 Nikkor Lens but Pics are aren't Crisp as you.
My cousin also bought a Creta Few Months back he totally satisfied with it.
My cousin also bought a Creta Few Months back he totally satisfied with it.
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Most of the shots are clicked using 18-55. Few shots (previous pages) using 55-200 lens.
Congratulations for your Creta,brother! The Creta just looks stunning.Have read your review in team bhp also,but was not able to comment since am not a member.
A special mention for the photos you have clicked.They contribute the vehicle well
A special mention for the photos you have clicked.They contribute the vehicle well
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1300+ kms drive update
The drive was to Bangalore (a trip that I always take as a benchmark to test the car) covering round 1000 kms on the highway and the rest being the mad rush in Bangalore and Cochin. Here are some of my findings (some being already reported).
1) Car topped up and I was able to complete the run (around 550kms) with little more than half a tank to spare. My return leg was also similar. 100% ACC.
2) Excellent cruiser on the highway. The drive was effortless.
3) As reported earlier, the wind noise (due to the cycle carrier) gets worse during triple digit speeds and I could easily feel the drag.
4) I found the stock headlights pretty good.
5) The car was fully loaded and although the boot is pretty spacious, the wheel well intrusion eats a lot of space. Add the non padded sections and you cant keep any loose items as it rattles. The luggage net that came along with the car was really useful.
6) RPM levels at various speeds
(a) 2000 rpm - 100kmph
(b) 2250 rpm - 120 kmph
(c) 2500 rpm - 140 kmph (am not really sure on this but guess this is it)
Since this was in the powerband, overtaking was effortless.
7) I could feel the heat inside the car pretty badly when compared to the ecosport. Wife also complained that the sun light from the front was really bad.
Current Odo reading - around 6700kms
The drive was to Bangalore (a trip that I always take as a benchmark to test the car) covering round 1000 kms on the highway and the rest being the mad rush in Bangalore and Cochin. Here are some of my findings (some being already reported).
1) Car topped up and I was able to complete the run (around 550kms) with little more than half a tank to spare. My return leg was also similar. 100% ACC.
2) Excellent cruiser on the highway. The drive was effortless.
3) As reported earlier, the wind noise (due to the cycle carrier) gets worse during triple digit speeds and I could easily feel the drag.
4) I found the stock headlights pretty good.
5) The car was fully loaded and although the boot is pretty spacious, the wheel well intrusion eats a lot of space. Add the non padded sections and you cant keep any loose items as it rattles. The luggage net that came along with the car was really useful.
6) RPM levels at various speeds
(a) 2000 rpm - 100kmph
(b) 2250 rpm - 120 kmph
(c) 2500 rpm - 140 kmph (am not really sure on this but guess this is it)
Since this was in the powerband, overtaking was effortless.
7) I could feel the heat inside the car pretty badly when compared to the ecosport. Wife also complained that the sun light from the front was really bad.
Current Odo reading - around 6700kms
Looking back these pics again and again I'm very much tempted to visit Nelliyampathy soon.
Can amaze survive these roads ? Did you felt the ground clearance an issue when it comes to these ghat roads??
Can amaze survive these roads ? Did you felt the ground clearance an issue when it comes to these ghat roads??
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To Nelliyampathy, the roads are fine. But the road to this resort can be hard for low GC sedans. My friend took his santro without any problem and we happened to see a Swift when we went there before the stay. As you can see from the pics, the middle portion of the road is pretty high and gets worse when it rains. I would suggest you to check with the resort before going.
Oh !! I don't want to knowingly scrap my underbody.
Please share the resort details Naveen![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
Please share the resort details Naveen
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Oh !! I don't want to knowingly scrap my underbody.
Please share the resort details Naveen
Please share the resort details Naveen
Hi naveen04in i am ina plan to purchase 2 new cars one is maruti baleno 1.3 Alpha and another on is Hyundai Creta 1.6 CRDI SX(O) Star dust color how is the ride and handling on highways as i planned to use creta in highways. and service costs.