Hyundai Creta

Routine annual service typically features affordable annual servicing and standard segment maintenance costs.

Buy the diesel if your monthly running exceeds 1,500km; otherwise, the naturally aspirated petrol is smoother and cheaper to maintain.

The glass does let in more heat, but the heavy roof blind and powerful AC effectively manage cabin temperatures during Indian summers.

It features 6 airbags standard and ADAS on higher trims, though it does not feel as heavily planted as the Tata Harrier at high speeds.

It is incredibly strong; a well-maintained model often retains 65-70% of its initial on-road price due to massive secondary market demand.

Expect 11-13 kmpl in the city for the petrol, while the diesel comfortably returns 15-17 kmpl in traffic.

Depending on the engine and transmission, expect wait times between 4 to 12 weeks.

For a new mid-spec variant, expect the first-year comprehensive policy to fall within standard segment rates.