Hyundai Creta is currently the most serious competitor to Duster, Terrano and Captur. Let's look at the following points of Hyundai Creta: configuration and prices, photos, characteristics.
Contents of the review:
- Appearance
- Salon
- Specifications
- Price
- Competitors
So, the crossover came to us from China. There it is sold under the name IX25. It's easy to guess that the X prefix means a crossover. In general, the Korean company has a fairly well thought out hierarchy, and most of the models have such a name that suggests itself. So, this car was presented back in 2011, six months later it began to be sold in China, after which it came to us.
It should be noted right away that Creta is on the same platform as the I20 hatchback, which puts it in the small-sized class. But according to the characteristics, this is far from the case, but more on that later. Another point that I would like to note, Hyundai Greta is an erroneous name, the car is called Creta. The production of the novelty will be established at the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg and, most likely, at the Avtotor plant.
Hyundai Creta design
The new crossover is immediately recognizable. And it cannot be confused with other models of the brand of a higher class. And the point is not even that he is much smaller than all the other older brothers. The fact is that Hyundai Creta is a full-fledged model, independent and quite authentic, despite the fact that the corporate style in design is simply off scale.
Before us is a huge chrome-plated radiator grille, typical for a Korean brand in shape. In general, its size does not differ from the same Santa Fe, but against the background of small Crete it looks just gigantic.
The same applies to head optics, which, by the way, are also a bit like their older brother. It gradually spreads over the fenders, emphasizing the developed wheel arches and the shape of the bonnet. A large number of parts of the bumper and other elements of the car are trimmed with black plastic, the windshield pillars are visually hidden in an original way.
In profile, the Hyundai Greta looks a little flat in the front and back, but this does not make it less attractive. The only thing in this style is something from the Chinese design, from the same X60. But let's not talk about sad things. The sloping roof, beautiful design of the wheels, good proportionality - it all looks stylish and assembled. Again, black plastic trim is used extensively here, so there is no need to worry about damaging the body finish.
But the back is not like anything. There is minimal resemblance to the Kia Sportage 3, but it is not significant. The lower edge of the bumper is completely made of black plastic, it visually raises the car, although the Hyundai Greta's ground clearance is already 190 mm. There is enough relief here, and the disadvantages, perhaps, include the massive rear struts, they are simply huge.
Hyundai Creta dimensions:
- Length - 4270 mm;
- Width - 1780 mm;
- Height - 1630 mm;
- Wheelbase - 2590 mm;
- Clearance - 190 mm;
- Front track width - 1557 mm;
- Rear track width - 1570 mm;
- Wheel size - 205/65 / R16.
Interior Hyundai Creta 2016
Inside, it is a thoroughbred Korean. Direct Hyundai in its purest form. First of all, it is recognizable by the air ducts that wrap around the center console. The unique shape and location have always distinguished the cars of the brand. Another point is the characteristic features of the torpedo. It flows like a funnel into the center console. You can't confuse this view with anything.
The salon is simple, no frills, but not spartan either, it must be admitted that it looks much nicer and richer than that of French competitors, the quality of the materials is about the same. The instrument cluster is simple but informative. Proven layout: speedometer, tachometer, necessary instruments and on-board computer display. It should be noted that there is not even an air conditioner in the database.
However, we will consider the entire list of equipment, regardless of the configuration that may be here. Strange, but the manufacturer decided that even in the initial configuration there should be tire pressure sensors. In most of the photos that can be found on the Internet, an optional Advanced package is installed on the car, which includes heated rear and ventilated front seats, a heated leather steering wheel and other little things in the form of heated washer nozzles, an increased capacity battery and more.
Most Korean cars are distinguished from others by their shapeless and somewhat disproportionate seat cushion. Everything is in order with this - the tradition has been observed. Yes, heating, yes, ventilation, but apart from the lateral support of the profile, no. The seats are too soft. In addition, there is a certain lack of lumbar support, preferably adjustable.
The center console can be in the form of a changer, or it can be in the form of a 7-inch touchscreen display, which can only control multimedia, there is no navigation here for any price. A control unit for a heater, air conditioning or climate control can be installed just below. Of course, there is no question of any multi-zone.
The back sofa is spacious enough, even for tall passengers, despite the sloping roof. Additional heater air ducts are installed between the front seats, in the armrest.
Now separately about the trunk. I must say, there is enough space in the cabin, but the trunk is a little cramped. And although the manufacturer claims that almost 500 liters of cargo will fit here, it looks very, very doubtful. But if you fold the second row, you get already 1280 liters. A worthy option, considering that the dimensions of the Hyundai Creta are not so large.
Hyundai Creta: specifications
Now let's look at what Henay Kreta's technical characteristics are. So, the car is offered in four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive versions. By the way, all-wheel drive is available only on a machine with a kopeck piece, in the maximum configuration. The price and other little things will come later. So, here an electro-hydraulic clutch is used, which engages under the influence of the pressure that occurs in the system.
There is only a six-speed manual in the base. Further, only a six-speed automatic. Now about the engines. The first motor develops 123 horses. Brand connoisseurs or owners realized that such a motor was on Solaris, on Elantra. In general, the engine is reliable and proven. Not to say that it is very high-torque, but for the mechanics it is the most.
12.3 seconds to hundreds, 151 Nm of torque, 163 km / h. Perhaps not the most outstanding characteristics. But if you estimate that it will be a roomy hatch with a tremendous ground clearance, then the option is excellent. And the consumption of 5.8 liters in the combined cycle is also good. In general, for those who understand life and are not in a hurry - that's it.
The two-wheel drive develops 150 horses, the same is installed on the Tucson. The maximum speed stopped at around 173 Km / h, acceleration to hundreds will take a second less. This also applies to the all-wheel drive version. The engine runs on gasoline, it needs 7.2 liters on the highway or 10.5 in the city.
Hyundai Creta: picking in Russia
Let's start with the fact that the price of the crossover starts at 800 thousand rubles. I must admit that the basic equipment is completely naked.
Start
The configurations of the Hyundai Creta are distinguished by the availability of equipment, and the list is quite different. In the database, the buyer will receive power steering, two airbags, an uphill start assist system, tire pressure sensors, a multifunction steering wheel and an audio system without a display. As already mentioned, the price of Hyundai Creta in this configuration is 800,000.
Active
Here, an automatic machine is available for the 1.6-liter engine. In addition, the car will be supplemented with air conditioning, electric drive and heated mirrors, as well as heated front seats.In addition, a winter package is optionally available, which includes a heated rear sofa, steering wheel, the latter, by the way, is covered with leather. The total is 900 thousand for the Active on the mechanics, 940 for the version on the machine. Plus 20k for the winter package anyway.
Comfort
The top-end equipment starts at 960 thousand rubles. Alloy wheels are already installed here, the steering wheel is adjustable in two planes, there is climate control and rear parking sensors. In general, only necessary for a modern car. For the two-liter version of the Hyundai Creta, the price is 1.03 million, and for all-wheel drive you will have to pay 70 thousand.
Competitors
First of all, here you involuntarily remember Renault Captur and Duster. The first option wins well, especially in the base, which for the same price is equipped with air conditioning, molding, many chips, such as starting the engine from a button. The top-end equipment is about the same, only there is also keyless access.
As for the Duster, it will be for less than a million with a cruise, leather interior and even heated windshield.
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