“Ticks all the boxes “-master of none

So , we have a 12 year old hyundai verna which has done 1.8lakh kms. Since we were using the verna for 12long years without any problems, we decided our next car should be a hyundai again. We were looking for a tall car within the budget of 12-15 lakhs. Though i liked the verna, the lack of rear seat space ruled it out. Ultimately, we went for creta 1.6sx(o) diesel manual. Its been 8months since we purchased the car and have covered 8000kms . The buying experience was very good. We bought it from mango hyundai,Visakhapatnam. First of all, i fell in love with the 1.6diesel engine. Oh boy! That refinement is on another level . I like to enjoy each and every reaction of the car . So i drive with a light right foot for a soft and pleasant drive. The mileage is great . I get 15-18kmpl in the city and 18-21kmpl on highway . Coming to the ride quality, low speed ride is great! It just absorbs all the pothholes and speedbreakers but high speed stability isnt good since the suspension is tuned for low speed ride. At high speeds and on bad roads, the steering needs constant input corrections from the driver. However the car felt better in handling when its fully loaded(5people and luggage) due to the weight. Coming to braking performance, there have been many reports of bad tuning of abs in creta. I havent faced any such problem personally. So i would suggest you to maintain a considerable distance from the vehicle ahead(incase he breaks suddenly). Coming to the confort, the space is quite good. Three adults at the rear might be a bit tight for some people . So its best for 2 adults and one kid at the rear. Overall, its a nice car but a bit overpriced for the features it offers. For example you get a downsized spare wheel which isnt the case with previous generation creta. Also, note that the power window switches will not illuminate at night when you turn on the headlights . This isnt the case with other manufacturers. Hyundai has done a lot of cost cutting. Hood insulation isnt provided in creta , although the engine isnt audible to the passengers in the cabin. So i would suggest you to go for the creta if you dont care about the “VALUE FOR MONEY” aspect.