Hyundai CRETA Electric

Hyundai Creta EV is an all-electric version of Hyundai's hot selling SUV Creta. The Creta EV launched in India in January.2025. Price of the base variant starts with Rs.17.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.38 lakh for top end model.

As usual, the Creta looks very handsome and bold from its exterior. The Creta EV shares its design language with the regular Creta, but with some EV-specific touches like a pixelated closed-grille, aerodynamic wheels and lighting elements. The lower portion of the grille having an auto open and close function, is a part of  battery management system.

The 17-inch alloy wheels of the car looks beautiful, these are designed to reduce drag and improve efficiency. Charging port is integrated into the front grille, making it easily accessible. A small storage space or frunk space of 22 liter is also made available under the front bonnet.

As the regular Creta, the EV variant of the car looks good from the rear too. An Electric badging is provided on the electric tail gate differentiate it from the ICE version. Overall, the Creta EV's exterior design is a blend of familiar Creta styling and EV-specific elements, creating a unique and appealing look.

The interior of the Hyundai Creta EV is designed to be spacious, comfortable and modern, with a focus on technology and convenience. It has a very premium cabin. The long sunroof provided on the Creta EV elevates its premium feel from inside.

The dashboard features two 10.25-inch screens, one for the infotainment system and the other for the digital instrument cluster. This gives the cabin a high-tech feel. Wireless mobile charger and two C-type charging points are provided. 

It has a nice 3-spoke steering wheel with three dots on the middle, other than the regular Hyundai logo, that represents a Morse code for H as in the Ioniq-5. Volume control and cruise control switches are provided on it. Gear selector is now provided on the steering wheel is making the center console more spacious.

Center console has a floating design, creating a sense of spaciousness, it houses the drive selector, cup holders and electronic parking break. Bottle holders are provided on all four doors. Cool glove box and ambient lighting are provided. A driver armrest provided is also having a small storage space, is good to hold wallets or snacks.

Front seats are very comfortable and are ventilated seats. Both the driver and co-driver seats has electrical adjustment. The driver seat have 8-way electrical adjustments with memory function to store preferred driving position. The co-driver seat also gets an electric boss mode, allowing rear passengers to adjust it for more legroom.

The rear seats are also well cushioned and offer good under-thigh support, even with the raised floor due to the battery pack. Three headrests are provided. It also have a 2-step reclining function for added comfort.

Features like AC vents, sunshades and a retractable tray with cup-holders with slots for phones or tablets are made available for rear passengers.

The Creta EV is powered by a single electric motor mounted on the front axle, driving the front wheels. The vehicle is provided with two battery pack options: A 42kWh pack with a claimed range of 390km, and a 51.4kWh pack with a claimed range of 473km. The long range variant offers 171hp and 255Nm torque, while the standard variant delivers 135hp and 200Nm of torque. The higher variant of the car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 7.9sec. The instant torque delivery of electric motor makes overtaking effortless, both in city and highway conditions.

The Creta Electric offers three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. Each mode offers a distinct driving experience, with varying levels of responsiveness and power delivery. The Eco mode prioritizes efficiency, while the Sport mode offers the most spirited performance.

The regenerative braking feature helps to recover energy and improve efficiency. Creta EV offers five levels of regenerative braking, allowing driver to customize the level of deceleration. The highest level of regenerative braking enables one-pedal driving, where the car can be brought to a complete stop  without using the brake pedal. 

The steering is well weighted and responsive, making the car easy to maneuver in city traffic also the added weight of the battery pack gives the car a planted feel, thus improving stability at higher speeds. Suspension of the Creta EV is well tuned to provide a comfortable ride even on rough roads. It is a practical and efficient choice for daily commutes and long journeys.

Dimension & Technical Specification

When come to safety, the new Creta Electric comes with a lot of active and passive safety features. Some of them are given below..

• 6 Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
• Hill-Start Assist Control (HSC)
• Hill Descent Control (DSC)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Front & rear disc brakes
• Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold
• Rain sensing wiper
• Seat belt pretensioners-Driver & Passenger
• Driver anchor pretensioner
• Height adjustable front seat belts
• Seatbelt reminder for all seats
• Child seat anchor (ISOFIX)
• Emergency stop signal (ESS)
• Impact sensing auto door unlock
• Speed sensing auto door lock
• Auto headlamp
• Parking assist
• Rear defogger with timer
• Rear and front parking sensors etc..

And Hyundai SmartSense features (ADAS) include

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Blind-spot Collision Warning
• Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Driver Attention Warning
• Safe Exit Warning
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Lane Following Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
• Rear Cross- Traffic Collision Warning
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
• Surround View Monitor
• Blind-Spot View Monitor

In conclusion, the Creta Electric is a nice, bold looking SUV, comes with a very spacious cabin and luxurious seats. It is a technology packed all round vehicle with tons of active and safety features too. Moreover, 400+ km driving range and fast charging facility provided on the car makes a good choice to consider it if you are planning to buy an EV.

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for a general information.

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda has recently launched its new sub-four meter SUV Kylaq in India. It is available in petrol manual and automatic variants. Manual entry model of the Kylaq is priced at Rs.7.89 lakh and goes up to Rs.14.40 lakh for the top end automatic model.

The Kylaq looks bold from the front. Power bulges can be seen on the bonnet. LED headlights and DRLs are provided. Typical Skoda grille and large air dam with skid plate are making the car more more beautiful from the front. 

From the sides, you can find the beautiful 17 inch alloy wheels, whereas16 inch wheels are provided on the lower variants, 189mm ground clearance is evident from the sides. Black cladding starting from the front bumper passing all the way to the back bumper making it more rugged. ORVMs are in body color. Black roof rails (non-functional) provided on the Kylaq is enhancing its SUV stance from the sides.

The thick skid plate element is provided on the back bumper. Skoda name is fixed on the black element under the rear glass. 

The Kylaq is having a nice neatly laid out cabin. Fit and finish of the material are very good. A 10.1 inch touch screen infotainment system is provided. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are provided. However, the resolution of rear view camera is a bit low when compare with the competition. The 8 inch digital cockpit looks very neat, the driver can access various vehicle related information like speed, distance travelled, average fuel efficiency, service interval etc. from this screen. Touch and feel of the driving wheel is very good. This steering wheel has manual  tilt and reach adjustment. Volume and cruise control switches are provided on it.

Skoda Kylaq is provided with well contoured seats. It can accommodate five people. Front seats are ventilated seats with six-way electrically adjustable functions. A small sun roof is provided.  Wireless mobile phone charger, two type-C USB chargers and a 12V charger are provided on the front. A small storage space is provided under the driver arm rest. Rear A/c vents and two type-C chargers are provided for rear passengers. Three adjustable headrests are also provided. All the four doors are provided with bottle holders also you will get two cup holders on the center arm rest of the rear seat.

The boot space of the Kylaq is 446 liters with all the seats are in upright position, but it can be increased to a whopping 1265 liters by folding the second row seat. These rear seats are actually a 60:40 split seat.

Skoda Kylaq Dimension

Engine and Transmission

The Kylaq is provided with a 999cc 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, is mated with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions. The automatic variant is provided with paddle-shifters too.

Safety

Skoda Kylaq is a robust vehicle. It is provided with six airbags as standard. Some of the safety features are giving below.

• Six Airbags as standard
• ABS
• Electronic Differential Locking System (EDS)
• Multi-Collision Brake
• Brake Disc Wiping
• Hill-hold Assist
• Traction Control System (TCS)
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• High Speed Alert
• Central Locking
• Seatbelt Pretensioners and Reminders
• Rear Parking Sensors
• Rear Parking Camera
• Anti-theft Alarm
• ISOFIX, etc.

Although it is provided with several safety features and having robust build quality, it lacks in the department of ADAS features, it could have provided at least in its top variant.

Conclusion

Skoda Kylaq looks very powerful and a well engineered vehicle. The Kylaq is one of the few vehicles which has scored full 5-stars in the BNCAP safety ratings. It is a perfect 5 seater and having a very decent boot space too. Definitely you can consider the Kylaq if you have plan to vehicle in its price range.

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for a general information.

Toyota Camry 2025

Toyota Camry is a popular mid-size sedan known for its reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency. It has been in production since 1982 and has undergone several generations of updates and improvements. Now, Toyota has launched the new version of the Camry in India with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs.48.15 lakh.

Exterior.

The car looks very stylish with the stylish grille. LED headlights and DRLs are provided. LED fog lamps are nicely fixed at the lower bumper. Parking sensors and the ADAS camera are provided. Strong character lines on the bonnet making it more muscular.  Toyota logo is now shifted from grille to the bonnet looks good and perfectly syncing with the front design of the car.

From the sides, it is a long car with 4920mm length and 2825mm wheelbase. 18 inch diamond cut alloy wheels provided on the car looks extremely beautiful. Shoulder line passing through the doors of the car making you feel the car more longer that it is. Door handles and wing mirrors are provided in body colour.

At the back you can see the big Toyota logo on the middle of the boot lid, Camry badging is provided under the logo. LED tail lamps are provided. The car is having a massive boot capacity of 587 liter, a proper 18 inch spare wheel is also placed inside the boot without hampering the luggage area. 

Interior.

The car comes with a very spacious and comfortable interior with high quality materials and features like climate control, premium 9 speaker JBL sound systems and advanced infotainment systems. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available. A 12.3 inch touch screen infotainment system provided on the screen is very clear and very smooth to operate.

Three zone A/c is provided. Touch and feel of the A/c control switches are very good. You will get two cup holders on the front console. A wireless mobile charging pad and USB chargers are provided. A deep storage space with a USB charger is provided under the driver arm rest. Bottle holders are provided on all four doors.

Front seats are ventilated with lumbar support and having 10 way electrical adjustments. These are very comfortable seats.12.3 inch driver side display is provided. The steering wheel having electrical adjustments for height and reach. It is also provided with paddle-shifters and also having switches of cruise control and audio telephony. Memory settings are available for ORVMs driver seat and steering position is a very useful feature. A rear power sunshade and two manual window sunshades are provided.

When come to the back seat, it is spacious and comfortable. There is more than sufficient head room and legroom at the back. Two A/c vents are provided. You will get a nice digital control panel while accessing the rear arm rest. You can electrically control the seat reclining angle, music and A/c etc. with this digital control system. Two cup holders are also provided on this arm rest. Two C-type charging ports are also available. Moreover, the  UV protecting glass provided on the car helps to make the temperature cool.

Also you can push the co-driver seat to the front by a button from the back to get the maximum legroom at the back left seat. A small electrically controlled sunroof is provided. Overall, the Camry is a very spacious car.

Dimension an Weight

Engine and Transmission

Toyota Camry comes with a 2.5L petrol engine with 5th generation hybrid technology and a high-capacity Li-ion battery. It delivers 220NM of torque at 3200 rpm. Toyota claiming 25.49km/l mileage for this new Camry.

Camry is provided with an e-CVT gear box with three drive modes namely, Eco, Normal and Sport. 

Safety.

Camry is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, some of them are given below...

• 9 Airbgas
• 360 Degree Camera
• ABS with EBD
• ISOFIX
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Parking Assist
• Impact Sensing Fuel Cut-off
• Speed Sensing Door Auto-lock
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Hill Start Assist
• Uphill/Downhill Assist
• Immobilizer with Alarm

ADAS Features includes

• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Departure Alert
• Pre-Collision System
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
• Automatic High Beam, etc.          

Overall, the Toyota Camry is a well-rounded sedan that offers a compelling combination of practicality, comfort and reliability. You can consider this vehicle for its ultimate luxury, affordability and for its bullet proof reliability.

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for a general information.

HONDA AMAZE

Honda has recently launched its new sub compact sedan Amaze with starting price of Rs.8.00 lakh for the base V-Manual variant and it goes up to Rs.10.90 lakh for the top end ZX CVT(automatic) variant. Amaze is always a hot selling model for Honda. Now with this new iteration it looks more beautiful and bold than its old generation models.

From the front the Amaze looks bold with the new updated front grille, which is similar to that in the Honda Elevate. Large air dam is provided. LED headlamps with DRLs are provided, fog lamps are nicely tucked inside the lower bumper looks good. Honda logo is prominently placed on the bonnet. In overall, the car looks bolder and wider from the front.

When come to the sides of the Amaze, you can see the beautiful 15 inch diamond cut alloy wheels. Side rear view mirrors are shifted to the door from the previous version. It has a wheel base of 2400mm, which is same as of the previous generation of the Amaze.

Now come to the back, it is a stylish car like the Honda City. The car is provide with a nice boot. LED tail lamps are provided on the car looks stylish. The car is having a boot capacity of 416 liters which is adequate to accommodate the luggage of a small family. Spare wheel is provided inside the boot. Shark fin antenna and defogger are provided.

The new Amaze comes with a neat interior with good fit and finish. An 8 inch touch screen infotainment system provided on the car comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Rear view camera settings are integrated with this system. A driver side information display provided on the car looks very clear. Distance to empty and tyre pressure monitoring systems are provided on this display.

Touch and feel of the steering is good. It is a height adjustable steering wheel with manual adjustment. Cruise control and volume control switches are provided on it. Paddle shifters are also provided in the CVT variants of the Amaze is something great. A 12V charger and two USB type A chargers and a wireless mobile charging pad is provided at the front.

Seat comfort of the car is excellent. Driver seat can be adjusted manually. No arm rest is provided There are storage spaces at the front console. You will get bottle holders on all four doors. The Amaze comes with 6 speaker premium surround sound music system on top variants. Controls of the system is provided on the steering wheel.

It is a nice place to be at the back seat of a sedan and is not different with the Honda Amaze too. The car comes with a nice comfy seat with three seat belts. Rear seat headrests are not adjustable, they are fixed. A central arm rest with two cup holders and two A/c vents are provided. Sufficient head room and leg room are there. Any person up to 6ft can sit comfortably at the rear seat of the Amaze. However, sunroof is not available with the Amaze, but the overall outside visibility is good in the rear seat because of its large windows.

Weight & Dimension

Engine and Transmission.

There is no change in the engine and transmission options. It is the same that we have seen in its previous generation models. Amaze is provided with 1199 cc petrol engine with 5-speed manual and a 7-speed CVT(automatic) transmission options. It produces 90PS power @6000Rpm and 110Nm Torque@4800 Rpm.

The manual variant of the car is a more fun to drive car where as the CVT gives a more comfortable relaxed cruise on highways and a hassle free drive in the city environment. However the paddle shifters provided with the CVT variant give some fun on quick overtakes. Also note that the Amaze is the only car in the segment which is provided with CVT gear box, whereas all other vehicles in this price point are coming with AMT/AGS. Moreover, the car is promising a decent mileage too. Amaze is claiming the mileage of 18.65 km/l for the manual transmission and 19.46 km/l with the CVT transmission. 

Safety

When come to the safety, Amaze comes with some class leading safety features like ADAS Leve 2 safety system. Some of its safety features are providing below.

The car is provided with ADAS features known as Honda SENSING, helps in minimizing the risk of accidents by sensing the environment around the car. This includes

• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Road Departure Mitigation System
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Auto High-beam
• Lead Car Departure Notification System

Regular Safety Features include...

• 6 Airbags, standard across all variants
• TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
• Lane Watch Camera
• Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines
• Hill-Start Assist
• Vehicle Stability Assist
• Rear Parking Sensors
• ABS with EBD
• Emergency Stop Signal
• Seat Belt Reminder (All Seats)
• ISOFIX Anchorage and Tether
• Rain Wipers with Headlight Integration
• Emergency Stop Signal
• Anti-Pinch Window (Driver Side)

Some connected features include..

• Car Location
• Geo-Fence Alert
• Auto Crash Notification
• Drive View Recorder (DVR)
• Stolen Vehicle Tracking
• Unauthorized Access Alert etc...

In conclusion, the Honda Amaze is a nice car with an all-round package. It is a nice car with good safety features and good build quality. Comfortable seats and available in both manual and CVT automatic variants. Moreover, being a Honda customer means, complete peace of mind ownership experience with its quality and affordable aftersales service. Definitely you can consider the Amaze.

Note: All images used in this blog has been taken from Manufacturer's website for a general information.