Hyundai is a fairly common brand in Russia. In many ways, “Koreans” earned fame thanks to “Solaris”. But today it’s not about him. In 2015, the company presented a new subcompact car Hyundai Creta. The crossover is officially sold in Russia. Assembly is carried out near St. Petersburg. What are the Hyundai Creta owner reviews, advantages and disadvantages? About all this and not only - further in our article.
Appearance
Reviews say that the car has a stylish look. The body is slightly angular in shape, the optics are equipped with lenses and running lights. However, xenon is absent in the database. The minimum configuration "Hyundai Crete" includes halogen optics and 16-inch alloy wheels. The wheels look small in the huge arches of an SUV.
In front, the car looks like a Solaris - the same angular grille and slanted headlights. The bumper has a short overhang, and its lower part is not painted, which is quite practical - say the reviews. Hyundai Creta received a dynamic silhouette, but there are no aggressive lines.
Dimensions, clearance
In the class of SUVs "Hyundai Crete" - the most compact. So, the length of the car is 4.27 meters, width - 1.78, height - 1.63 meters. Note that for the Russian market, Hyundai Crete received increased ground clearance. Ground clearance is 19 centimeters on standard wheels.
The manufacturer claims that the Hyundai Crete body has undergone additional anti-corrosion treatment and is ready for the Russian winters. A cold options package has also been added.
Salon
The interior design of the Crete is very similar to the younger Hyundai models - the same form of the front panel with smooth and slightly angular lines, the center console with a small radio and a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel.
Plastic is harsh to the touch, but the car does not need additional noise isolation. On the dashboard there is a digital on-board computer. Finishing - mainly dark tones. There are no options with fair skin. The rear row of seats can fit two passengers. In the back there is a folding armrest. The rear seats are quite flat and hard - say the reviews.
Hyundai Creta can be equipped with electric front seats, but this is only available for a fee. Also in the “minimum” there is no air conditioning - this is a huge drawback even for a subcompact crossover. The same "Duster" is equipped with it as standard.
As for the boot volume, it is designed to carry 400 liters of luggage. The backrest can be folded in a ratio of 60 to 40. But a flat floor can not be done. The spare wheel is in an underground niche. Nearby is a set of basic tools.
Specifications
On the Russian market, the Hyundai Crete is available with two gasoline engines. So, the base is a 1.6-liter unit with two camshafts and distributed injection technology. Maximum engine power - 123 horsepower. The torque is 151 Nm.
This power unit can be equipped with a mechanical or automatic transmission in 6 stages. However, all the torque will be directed only to the front axle. Version 1.6 with four-wheel drive is only available as an option.
In the luxury trim levels, a 2-liter power unit is available. This motor is equipped with multi-point power and develops 149 horsepower (the parameter is specially “sharpened” for a lower transport tax). The maximum engine torque is 192 Nm. The motor is equipped with a 6-speed non-automatic machine. Will this Hyundai Creta 4WD have? Reviews say that in a two-liter version, a switchable all-wheel drive with a multi-plate clutch is available. Off-road, it automatically connects the rear axle. And on the highway (and any paved surface) only front-wheel drive works. This can significantly save fuel consumption.
Operational characteristics
According to reviews, the Hyundai Creta 1.6 MT is not the most dynamic crossover in its class. So, acceleration to hundreds takes 11.1 seconds. With the same engine, but on the machine, the car rushes to a hundred in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed in both cases is the same - 170 kilometers per hour. According to the owners, Hyundai Creta is a fairly economical car. On the version with automatic transmission, the car spends 7.2 liters in mixed mode. With mechanics, this parameter barely reaches seven, which is an undoubted advantage.
What do owners reviews say about the two-liter version of the Hyundai Creta? This car will be more nimble, however, it is too early to attribute it to racing cars. Acceleration to hundreds is 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed is limited to 187 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption, depending on the operating mode, ranges from 7.6 to 8.2 liters per hundred.
Options and prices
On the Russian market, the Hyundai Crete is available in four trim levels, among which the basic Start is available at a price of 750 thousand rubles. This price includes:
- Power steering.
- Front and rear disc brakes.
- Stabilization system.
- Fabric upholstery.
- Mechanical adjustment of the mirrors, as well as the steering column (for reach and height).
- Daytime Running Lights.
- 16 inch stamped wheels.
- Two forntal airbags.
- Four-speaker audio system.
- Help system at the start of the climb.
- Four power windows.
The average grade "Active" is available at a price of 885 thousand rubles. In addition to the “Start”, the buyer will receive:
- Heated and powered side mirrors.
- Central locking.
- Alloy wheels.
- Additional organizer and shelf of the trunk.
- Air conditioning.
- Power front seats
The Comfort version is available at a price of 965 thousand rubles. Here will be:
- Two-liter engine and four-wheel drive.
- Climatic installation.
- 17-inch alloy wheels.
- Leather steering wheel.
- Front fog lights.
- Head optics with static lamps.
The maximum configuration "Comfort +" is available at a price of 1 million 5 thousand rubles. In addition to all of the above, the buyer will receive:
- Six airbags.
- Tire pressure monitoring system.
- Heated rear seats, windshield and washer nozzles themselves.
- Rear parking sensors.
- Multimedia system.
This will be a version with all-wheel drive and automatic transmission. The reserve is full-sized, 16 inches.
Conclusion
So, we have found out what the Hyundai Creta reviews, features and specifications are. The machine has meager equipment - this is a fact. But as reviews say, the Hyundai Creta is one of the most affordable cars in its class. This is the main advantage. The same Renault Duster will cost about a million with not the most powerful engine. There is no need to talk about the off-road characteristics of the Crete. You need to come to terms with the fact that this is a purely urban crossover. This is its main drawback. Further rolled primer path is contraindicated even with all-wheel drive. But the car copes with winter snowdrifts “perfectly”. If you purchase such a crossover, then only in the 4WD version and with air conditioning.