News & Top StoriesHyundai Creta N Line vs. Turbo-petrol Competitors: Purported Fuel Economy Comparison
The Hyundai Creta N Line was just introduced in India, and the carmaker has made all of the information on the features, technical specs, and fuel economy of the SUV public. Exclusively offered with a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine, the Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq’s comparably potent versions face off against the Creta N Line. Let’s examine the Creta N Line’s cost effectiveness compared to its competitors.
| Specifications | Hyundai Creta N Line | Kia Seltos | Volkswagen Taigun | Skoda Kushaq |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 160 PS | 160 PS | 150 PS | 150 PS |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | 18 km (MT) / 18.2 kmpl (DCT) | 17.7 kmpl (iMT) / 17.9 kmpl (DCT) | 18.61 kmpl (MT) / 19.01 kmpl (DCT) | 18.60 kmpl (MT) / 18.86 kmpl (DCT) |
Principal Learnings
- The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine that powers the Hyundai Creta N Line is mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (automated DCT). Although it is less economical than the Skoda-VW SUVs, it claims to give marginally higher fuel efficiency than the Kia Seltos.
- Although the Seltos and the Creta N Line share the same 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine, the Seltos has the lowest fuel efficiency of all the SUVs listed here. But the only small SUV with an option for a 6-speed iMT (manual transmission without clutch pedal) is the Seltos.
- The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine in the Taigun and Kushaq has 10 PS less power than the one in the Creta N Line and Seltos. Out of all the SUVs listed here, Volkswagen’s compact SUV with DCT automatic gives the best fuel economy.
- With a 6-speed manual gearbox, the Skoda Kushaq nearly matches the fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen SUV, but with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, it is marginally less fuel-efficient than the Taigun.
- Not to mention, for enhanced economy, the Skoda-VW engine unit has active cylinder technology. When the engine is not under stress, such as when driving at high speeds on the highway in the highest gear, this mechanism permits two of the four-engine cylinders to become idle.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that the producers of the different products have made these fuel economy claims. The real fuel economy may differ depending on variables like weather, driving style, and state of the car.
In this case, the Volkswagen Taigun stands out as the most performance-focused small SUV. However, despite having a 6-speed iMT option, the Kia Seltos has the lowest fuel efficiency. Considered in isolation from its competitors, the Hyundai Creta N Line’s stated fuel efficiency is neither noteworthy nor concerning.
Prices
| Hyundai Creta N Line | Kia Seltos | Volkswagen Taigun | Skoda Kushaq |
| Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (introductory) | Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh | Rs 16.77 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 15.99 lakh to Rs 20.49 lakh |
Ex-showroom rates apply to all
Please take notice that the prices listed below are exclusively for the 1.5-liter turbo-petrol version of these SUVs.
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News & Top StoriesDiscounts Of More Than Rs 1 Lakh Are Being Provided This March For Tata Tiago EV, ata Tigor EV, And Tata Nexon EV
- Benefits with the Tata Tigor are available up to Rs 1.15 lakh.
- With the Tata Tiago EV, you can save up to Rs 72,000.
- There are discounts of up to Rs 55,000 on the Tata Nexon EV.
- There are no savings associated with the Tata Punch EV.
- All deals are good through March 31, 2024.
If you manage to obtain some unsold Tata Nexon EV pre-facelift units, you might save over Rs 1 lakh if you’re going to purchase a Tata EV in March. Corporate discounts, monetary discounts, and green and exchange bonuses are among the perks offered. Except for the newest model, the Tata Punch EV, the benefits are available on the majority of Tata EVs, including its MY23 versions. Let’s examine the offer information according to the model.
Tata Nexon EV
| Offers | Amount |
| Green Bonus (MY23 only) | Up to Rs 50,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 5,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 55,000 |
- Please be aware that the aforementioned green incentive is only available with Tata Nexon EV MY23 models. This is a limited-time offer for new EV purchasers.
- Furthermore, certain Tata dealerships are providing older 2023 Tata Nexon EV Prime and Tata Nexon EV Max models with much larger savings. These offers include cash reductions of at least Rs 2 lakh and additional exchange bonuses of up to Rs 50,000.
- A corporate discount of up to Rs 5,000 is available on both MY23 and MY24 models of the electric SUV, however, the current Nexon EV does not come with an exchange bonus.
- With two battery pack options, the facelifted Tata Nexon EV is available for between Rs. 14.49 lakh and Rs. 19.49 lakh. Its maximum stated range is 465 kilometers.
Tata Tiago EV
| Offers | Amount | |
| MY23 | MY24 | |
| Green Bonus | Up to Rs 50,000 | Up to Rs 25,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Up to Rs 15,000 | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 7,000 | Up to Rs 7,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 72,000 | Up to Rs 44,000 |
- Higher green and exchange bonuses are included with the Tata Tiago EV MY23 models.
- The aforementioned incentives are exclusively available on the Long Range (LR) versions of the Tiago EV for MY24 electric hatchbacks.
- For the Medium Range (MR) models of the electric hatchback, the green incentive drops to Rs 10,000.
- Additionally, the MY24 models’ exchange bonus drops to Rs 15,000 as well.
- Throughout, the corporate discount stays the same.
- The price range for the Tata Tiago EV is Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 11.89 lakh. Additionally, it comes with two battery pack options that have a 315 km maximum claimed range.
Tata Tigor EV
| Offers | Amount |
| Cash discount (MY23 Only) | Up to Rs 75,000 |
| Exchange Bonus (MY23 Only) | Up to Rs 30,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Up to Rs 10,000 |
| Maximum Benefits | Up to Rs 1.15 lakh |
- While there is no green incentive associated with the Tata Tigor EV, it does come with a financial reward of Rs 75,000.
- It also receives the maximum corporate discount of up to Rs 30,000 and the greatest exchange bonus.
- Please be aware that the Tigor EV exchange bonus and cash discount are only available on MY23 models.
- The largest corporate discount of Rs 10,000 is also offered to Tata’s electric sedan; this discount is good for both MY23 and MY24 models.
- The cost of the Tata Tigor EV ranges from Rs 12.49 lakh to Rs 13.75 lakh. With a stated range of 315 kilometers, this Tata EV is available in a single battery size.
Notes
- The discounts could change according to the state, city, and option selected. For further information, please get in touch with your nearby Tata dealership.
- Additionally, the corporate discounts could change based on the categories.
- All listed prices are exclusive of Delhi’s showroom.
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News & Top StoriesFebruary 2024 saw the Maruti Brezza surpass the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet as the best-selling sub-4 million SUV
There are seven important competitors in the sub-4 million SUV market, including well-liked models like the Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon. The Maruti SUV returned to the top of the sector sales ranking in February 2024, after the Nexon had dominated it for the previous few months. Overall, the segment saw sales of over 55,000 units, however, they were more than 12.5% lower than in January 2024.
Here’s a thorough analysis of these SUVs’ sales performance in February 2024
Sub-compact SUVs & crossovers | ||||||||
February 2024 | January 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | ||
Maruti Brezza | 15765 | 15303 | 3.01 | 28.04 | 27.53 | 0.51 | 14527 | |
Tata Nexon | 14395 | 17182 | -16.22 | 25.6 | 24.27 | 1.33 | 14607 | |
Kia Sonet | 9102 | 11530 | -21.05 | 16.19 | 17.15 | -0.96 | 5595 | |
Hyundai Venue | 8933 | 11831 | -24.49 | 15.89 | 17.43 | -1.54 | 11355 | |
Mahindra XUV300 | 4218 | 4817 | -12.43 | 7.5 | 6.64 | 0.86 | 4643 | |
Nissan Magnite | 2755 | 2863 | -3.77 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 2504 | |
Renault Kiger | 1047 | 750 | 39.6 | 1.86 | 3.14 | -1.28 | 828 | |
Total | 56215 | 64276 | -12.54 | |||||
Important Notes
- The Maruti Brezza reclaimed its top spot as the best-selling sub-4 million SUV after more than 15,000 units were shipped. It accounted for somewhat more than 28% of the market.
- With almost 14,000 units sold overall, the Tata Nexon dropped to the second position. Its month-on-month (MoM) sales figure dropped by more than 16 percent, and it fell short of even reaching its average sales figures for the previous six months. Please take note that the sales data for the Tata Nexon EV is included in the total sales figure.
- Although the Kia Sonet’s sales in February 2024 exceeded its average sales figures over the previous six months, the SUV’s month-to-month sales number decreased by over 21%. Even its market share fell by about 1% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.
- With total sales of around 9,000 units, the Hyundai Venue trailed closely behind the Sonet. In February 2024, its market share was around sixteen percent. Keep in mind that the Hyundai Venue N Line’s sales statistics are included in the Venue’s sales stats.
- The Mahindra XUV300 exceeded the 4,000 unit sales threshold, although it was unable to surpass its average sales figure for six months. At that point, its market share was 7.5%.
- The Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger’s combined sales were unable to surpass 4,000 units, placing both SUVs behind the XUV300. Having said that, the Kiger was the only other SUV to see a positive MoM rise of almost 40%, after the Brezza here.
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News & Top StoriesIn March, Purchasing A Compact SUV Home in a Top City May Take Up To 8 Months
SUV Compact: In March 2024, there are a few small SUVs with lengthy wait times, such as the Maruti and Toyota models. Their Korean competitors have shorter waiting times, while SUVs from Skoda, VW, Honda, and MG are available much sooner. Check out the wait times for the best small SUVs in India in the top 20 cities before making a reservation.(SUV Compact)
| City | Maruti Grand Vitara | Toyota Hyryder | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | Honda Elevate | Skoda Kushaq | VW Taigun | MG Astor |
| New Delhi | 1 month | 5-8 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1 week | No waiting | 1 month | No waiting |
| Bengaluru | 1 month | 8 months | 3 months | 2 months | 1 month | 1 week | 1 month | No waiting |
| Mumbai | 6-7 months | 6-8 months | 1.5-2.5 months | 1 month | No waiting | 0.5-1 month | 0.5 months | No waiting |
| Hyderabad | 1 month | 4-7 months | 2-4 months | 1-2 months | No waiting | 1 month | 2-3 months | No waiting |
| Pune | 2-3 months | 6-8 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 0.5 months | 0.5-1 month | 0.5 months | No waiting |
| Chennai | 2-3 months | 5-8 months | 3 months | 1 month | No waiting | 1 month | 1 month | 1.5-2 months |
| Gurugram | 1 month | 5-7 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting | No waiting | 1 month | 1-2 months |
| Lucknow | 4-5 months | 5 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 0.5-1 month | 1 month | 1-2 months |
| Kolkata | 1-1.5 months | 8 months | 2-4 months | No waiting | No waiting | 1 week | 0.5 months | No waiting |
| Thane | 6-7 months | 7 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 0.5 months | 0.5 months | 0.5 months | 1-2 months |
| Surat | 8 months | 2-2.5 months | 1 month | 0.5 months | No waiting | No waiting | No waiting | 1 month |
| Ghaziabad | 5-6 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting | 0.5 months | No waiting | 0.5 months | |
| Chandigarh | 1 month | 6 months | 2-4 months | 2 months | No waiting | 1 month | 0.5 months | 3-4 months |
| Coimbatore | 4-5 months | 7 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | No waiting |
| Patna | 4-5 months | 8 months | 1-2 months | 2 months | 1 month | 0.5 months | 0.5 months | 1 month |
| Faridabad | 2-2.5 months | 8 months | 2-3 months | 1-2 months | 0.5 months | 1 week | 1 month | 2 months |
| Indore | 4 months | 6 months | 2-3 months | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | No waiting | 1 month |
| Noida | 0.5-1 month | 4-7 months | 2-4 months | 0.5 months | 0.5 months | 1-1.5 months | No waiting | No waiting |
- The longest wait times, up to eight months, are experienced by the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder. The Grand Vitara is more easily accessible in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Ghaziabad than the Hyryder, which requires a minimum four-month wait in Hyderabad and Noida.
- You should budget at least one to one and a half months if you want to buy a Hyundai Creta. It may take up to four months for buyers in certain places, including Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Kolkata, to drive home the Hyundai SUV.
- While top Indian cities have an average wait time of one to two months, Kolkata has easy access to the Kia Seltos.
- Nine of the twenty places listed above allow buyers to take the Honda Elevate home right away. Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai, Surat, and Surat are some of these cities.
- The Volkswagen Taigun is the more widely accessible vehicle between the Skoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen. Taigun can be delivered right away to customers in Ahmedabad, Surat, Ghaziabad, Indore, and Noida. The maximum waiting period for the Skoda SUV is, however, up to 1.5 months.
- Here, the MG Astor is the most widely accessible small SUV (available in up to ten cities). However, before they can take the SUV home, Chandigarh purchasers may have to wait up to four months.
News & Top StoriesThis March, Maruti Arena models can receive discounts of up to Rs 67,000.
- On the Alto K10, maximum savings of up to Rs 67,000 are offered.
- Benefits for the Wagon R and S-Presso might reach Rs 66,000.
- Maruti is providing the remaining Alto 800 vehicles at a Rs 15,000 discount.
- The Maruti Brezza and Maruti Ertiga are not discounted.
- All deals expire on March 31, 2024.
We have presented the Maruti Suzuki Nexa automobile options to you. But if you’d rather purchase a Maruti Arena vehicle, there are also several discounts available for those models, except for the Brezza SUV and Ertiga MPV. Let’s examine the savings that are offered on Maruti Suzuki Arena vehicles through the end of March 2024:
Alto 800
| Offer | Amount |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Total Benefits | Rs 15,000 |
- The aforementioned advantages are limited to the remaining Maruti Alto 800 units, as the model has already been discontinued.
- Except for the base-spec Standard model, the exchange bonus is available on all models (including CNG) of the entry-level hatchback.
- As its life cycle concluded, the Alto 800’s price ranged from Rs 3.54 lakh to Rs 5.13 lakh.
Alto K10
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 45,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 7,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 67,000 |
- These savings are available on the Maruti Alto K10 AMT versions.
- While other deals are still available, Maruti is giving a cash discount of Rs 40,000 on the hatchback’s manual variant.
- The Alto K10 CNG offers the same exchange incentive and corporate discount in addition to a cash discount of Rs 25,000.
- The cost of the Alto K10 ranges from Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh.
S-Presso
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 45,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 6,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 66,000 |
- These savings are available only on the Maruti S-Presso AMT models.
- The monetary reduction drops to Rs 40,000 for those who choose the hatchback’s MT models, but the other incentives remain unchanged.
- The CNG versions of the S-Presso are eligible for a cash discount of Rs 25,000; otherwise, the overall incentives remain unchanged.
- The hatchback is retailed by Maruti for between Rs 4.27 lakh and Rs 6.12 lakh.
Eeco
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 10,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 4,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 34,000 |
- These savings are available on the Maruti Eeco’s petrol versions.
- Maruti is continuing to give the same exchange bonus and corporate discount on the CNG versions of the MPV, albeit at a cash discount of just Rs 10,000.
- The price range for the Eeco is between Rs 5.32 lakh and Rs 6.58 lakh.
Celerio
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 6,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 61,000 |
- The Maruti Celerio AMT models are where you can find the biggest savings.
- Maruti is now giving customers who purchase the Celerio MT variant a cash discount of Rs 35,000, with all other advantages remaining unaltered.
- Along with the same exchange bonus and corporate discount as previously mentioned, the Celerio CNG also comes with a cash discount of Rs 25,000.
- The tiny hatchback from Maruti is priced between Rs. 5.37 lakh and Rs. 7.09 lakh.
Wagon R
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 40,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 6,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 66,000 |
- These savings are available only on the Maruti Wagon R AMT models.
- Only vehicles that are less than seven years old when trading in for a new Wagon R are eligible for Maruti’s enhanced exchange bonus.
- Cash discounts start at Rs 35,000 for manual versions and drop to Rs 30,000 for CNG trims. The corporate discount and exchange incentives are still available.
- The price range for the Wagon R is Rs 5.55 lakh to Rs 7.38 lakh.
Swift
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Additional Exchange Bonus | Rs 5,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 7,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 47,000 |
- Only the Maruti Swift AMT models are eligible for the aforementioned incentives.
- The additional exchange bonus from Maruti is only available if the vehicle you are trading in for the new Swift is less than seven years old.
- For individuals wishing to purchase the hatchback’s manual version, the cash reduction drops to Rs 15,000. Conversely, the Swift CNG is only available with a Rs 7,000 business discount and a Rs 15,000 exchange bonus.
- You would need to pay an additional Rs 18,400 if you want to purchase the Swift special edition. It still receives the corporate discount of Rs 7,000 and the exchange bonus of up to Rs 20,000 (including the additional exchange bonus).
Dzire
| Offer | Amount |
| Cash Discount | Up to Rs 15,000 |
| Exchange Bonus | Rs 15,000 |
| Corporate Discount | Rs 7,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to Rs 37,000 |
- These discounts are exclusive to the Maruti Dzire AMT versions.
- The cash discount lowers to Rs 10,000 if you prefer the MT models of the sub-4 million sedan; other deals stay the same.
- The price range for the Maruti Dzire is Rs 6.57 lakh to Rs 9.39 lakh.
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News & Top StoriesIn India, BYD Seal Prices Beat Out All Premium EV Competitors!
BYD Seal Car: The introduction of the BYD Seal electric sedan has caused a stir in India’s luxury electric car market. After making its debut at Auto Expo 2023, the Seal has now been made available for purchase throughout the nation at a very affordable price. You should be aware that the BYD Seal is a quite well-equipped model before we talk about the figures. The highest variation has a dual-motor arrangement and is powerful enough to complete the 0-100 kmph race in less than 4 seconds. This is how its prices break down by variant about its closest competitors and substitutes.
BYD Seal Prices Compared to Competitors
| BYD Seal | Kia EV6 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | BMW i4 |
| Dynamic – Rs 41 lakh | ||||
| Premium – Rs 45.50 lakh | Rs 46.05 lakh | |||
| Performance AWD – Rs 53 lakh | P8 AWD – Rs 57.90 lakh | |||
| GT Line – Rs 60.95 lakh | ||||
| GT Line AWD – Rs 65.95 lakh |
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is undercut by Rs 5 lakh by the BYD Seal base model. Even with its highest specification, performance-focused variant, the sporty XC40 Recharge (with AWD) is over Rs 5 lakh more expensive than the dual-motor BYD Seal. Most astonishingly, though, is that the top-spec BYD Seal costs around Rs 20 lakh less than the BMW i4, the next best premium electric sedan available in India.
Battery, Range, and Performance: BYD Seal
These are the BYD Seal’s variant-specific powertrain parameters in case you’re thinking about making it your next high-end EV. The electric sedan
| Seal Dynamic Range | Seal Premium Range | Seal Performance | |
| Battery size | 61.44 kWh | 82.56 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Drivetrain | Single motor (RWD) | Single motor (RWD) | Dual motor (AWD) |
| Power | 204 PS | 313 PS | 530 PS |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 360 Nm | 670 Nm |
| Claimed Range | 510 km | 650 km | 580 km |
Overview of Features
The BYD Seal is a high-end product with a lot of comfort and technology to offer. It has a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, and a panoramic glass top.
It also has a lot of safety features, earning an EV safety rating of five stars from Euro NCAP (2023). Nine airbags, a 360-degree camera, and a variety of advanced driver assistance technologies are included on the India-spec BYD Seal (ADAS).
Is It Worth It?
Although BYD’s competitive pricing for its flagship model in India has impressed us, we haven’t had a chance to test drive the Seal electric sedan. So check back to CarDekho in the upcoming weeks for our first drive review and additional BYD Seal-related content.
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