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I think it is too expensive for a compact crossover!
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Gtx Gaming
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All new cars are expensive in SA now. VW charges 177k for citi vivo !
This is actually quite decent as you can get satnav as standard, most of the competition does not have satnav as standard. This also has 7 year 200k warranty for the engine and powertrain.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Hyundai Creta (2017) Specs & Pricing
Hyundai has entered the compact family car segment with the Indian-made Creta. Here is the launch line-up and what each derivative will cost...
Cars.co.za recently published a First Drive of the Creta, courtesy of our Indian contributor Anubhav Sharma.
The local range comprises 3 derivatives. There is a 1.6-litre petrol manual, followed by a 1.6-litre petrol automatic and the flagship is a 1.6-litre turbodiesel automatic. Outputs for the engines are 90 kW and 150 Nm of torque for the petrol 4-cylinder units, while the diesel version punches out 94 kW and 260 Nm of torque. The entry-level derivative features a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the rest feature 6-speed automatic transmissions.
The range comes well-equipped with luxury, convenience and safety features. Exterior highlights include 16-inch alloys, roof rails, LED daytime running lamps, integrated indicator lenses in the side mirrors, a rear spoiler and high-mounted stop light.
The interior is surprisingly spacious for a compact family car (the luggage capacity is a claimed 402 litres). The steering wheel, gearknob and seats are trimmed in imitation leather, the touchscreen infotainment system includes USB and auxiliary ports, Bluetooth hands-free telephony and music streaming, as well as navigation functions, and the rear-view mirror is electrochromic. Electric windows and manual air-con completes the package.
In terms of safety, dual front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and a reverse-view camera with rear PDC are fitted.
Hyundai Creta Price in South Africa
1.6 Manual R319 900
1.6 Petrol Auto R339 900
1.6 Diesel Auto R369 900
The Creta is offered with a 5-year/150 000 km manufacturer's Warranty with an additional 2-year/50 000 km manufacturer's powertrain warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/hyundai-creta-2017-specs--pricing/43049/
Hyundai has entered the compact family car segment with the Indian-made Creta. Here is the launch line-up and what each derivative will cost...
Cars.co.za recently published a First Drive of the Creta, courtesy of our Indian contributor Anubhav Sharma.
The local range comprises 3 derivatives. There is a 1.6-litre petrol manual, followed by a 1.6-litre petrol automatic and the flagship is a 1.6-litre turbodiesel automatic. Outputs for the engines are 90 kW and 150 Nm of torque for the petrol 4-cylinder units, while the diesel version punches out 94 kW and 260 Nm of torque. The entry-level derivative features a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the rest feature 6-speed automatic transmissions.
The range comes well-equipped with luxury, convenience and safety features. Exterior highlights include 16-inch alloys, roof rails, LED daytime running lamps, integrated indicator lenses in the side mirrors, a rear spoiler and high-mounted stop light.
The interior is surprisingly spacious for a compact family car (the luggage capacity is a claimed 402 litres). The steering wheel, gearknob and seats are trimmed in imitation leather, the touchscreen infotainment system includes USB and auxiliary ports, Bluetooth hands-free telephony and music streaming, as well as navigation functions, and the rear-view mirror is electrochromic. Electric windows and manual air-con completes the package.
In terms of safety, dual front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and a reverse-view camera with rear PDC are fitted.
Hyundai Creta Price in South Africa
1.6 Manual R319 900
1.6 Petrol Auto R339 900
1.6 Diesel Auto R369 900
The Creta is offered with a 5-year/150 000 km manufacturer's Warranty with an additional 2-year/50 000 km manufacturer's powertrain warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/hyundai-creta-2017-specs--pricing/43049/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Hyundai Creta (2017) First Drive
As the number of compact family car/crossover options in the new vehicle market proliferate, the burgeoning segment seems to be encroaching on family car/compact SUV territory. A good example is the new Hyundai Creta, which sees the Korean marque push its contender upmarket...
The crossover segment and smart-phone industry have started to bear many similarities of late. Each manufacturer of these items seems to be releasing their “latest and greatest of products” in record time. Ford was among the first to exploit the compact family car/crossover segment and it has dominated the sales statistics with the EcoSport. There are now many offerings to choose from and recently, the Suzuki Vitara was crowned the best compact family car in the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, marking it out as clearly the best of a pretty good bunch.
And so it was only a matter of time for the likes of Hyundai to join the fight, which the brand has done with the all new Creta, a car we’ve already driven internationally. Price is an important factor for buyers looking in this category as most of them were traditionally sedan owners, but are now in want of something that offers more space. Perhaps a child is on the way? Maybe a second one? Whatever the reason for purchase, crossovers need not to be too expensive in order to be successful. At a starting price of R319 900, the Creta comes in slightly pricier than the competition... the aforementioned Suzuki Vitara starts at R267 900, while the top-selling Ford EcoSport comes in at R252 900.
Named after the island of Crete
You may think this doesn’t stand the Creta in a good light then, but the Hyundai does offer more in other areas. Before we get into that, let’s talk about the name Creta. It’s quite a peculiar name, considering that IX25 was on the cards for a while. Instead, the people in Korea named if after the city of Crete, due to its ambitions to be a leading car in its segment, as was once the Greek city. The question then is, how does the Creta compare to its aforementioned rivals?
For starters, the Hyundai is larger than expected. Considering the target market, we can confidently say size does matter. The Creta is actually only 70mm narrower than its older brother the Tucson, which is a strong seller in South Africa. It’s also higher than the Tucson with a ground clearance of 190mm, making it suitable for out of town trips that may involve gravel roads.
Stepping inside the Creta you are presented with a well-built interior. Hard plastics may be used on the dashboard, but keep in mind this is no premium SUV, so you can’t expect upmarket finishes. The infotainment system in the centre creates a modern look in the car. It is also high-quality system and easy to operate with features such as Bluetooth and USB coming in as standard.
Standard navigation
Another standard feature is navigation in all the variants, which is a generous offer and probably why the car starts at a higher price than the competition. Additionally a reverse camera is another standard feature in the Creta, so the price justification by Hyundai is that, should you specify the competition with the same amount of standard features, the pricing will balance out. Money aside, the Hyundai brand has been on a winning streak in terms of the way their new cars drive. Does the Creta maintain this standard? We’re happy to say yes, the engine and chassis definitely punch above the cars weight.
Two engines are on offer, both 1.6 litre in displacement. A normally aspirated petrol and turbocharged diesel with the latter only available with an automatic gearbox. The manual petrol is a 6-speed gearbox which is a pleasure to use. Although normally aspirated, the engine is responsive and able to overtake without feeling like the car is going to explode. It’s not fast, but it’s not slow. A power and torque figure of 90kW/150Nm is adequate for the purpose of this car. The diesel on the other hand offers much more torque. With 250Nm it’s definitely the model you want for better drivability.
Mated to the automatic gearbox, the diesel feels more “SUV-ish” to drive. Overall the most positive aspect of the Creta is its solid build quality. There is a noticeable lack of flimsiness in the car – it really feels like a baby Tucson. The ride is comfortable and the noise levels in the cabin are low, making it an enjoyable car to drive. Our test route included some gravel roads which the car handled very well. Bear in mind that this was what we would refer to as “Sandton gravel”, nothing too hectic but probably the type of off-road surface the clientele of a Creta would deem as bundu-bashing.
Summary
There is really nothing that should deter a buyer from considering this vehicle. Instead there is a great deal the Creta offers to be a strong contender in its segment. Yes the starting price may be more than the others but looking at the top end, the competition catches up very quickly. Personally I prefer Hyundai’s way of positioning the spec levels of the car.
Instead of offering a bare bones variant, each model comes with the exact same features. The only thing you need to decide is whether you want a petrol or diesel and a manual or automatic if you choose the petrol engine. The simple way of choosing which Creta is for you makes the buying experience pleasant in a segment clad with choice, too much choice to be honest. The new Hyundai Creta is a welcome product with a good badge on its bonnet, expect to see many on the roads.
Hyundai Creta prices in South Africa
1.6 Manual R319 900
1.6 Petrol Auto R339 900
1.6 Diesel Auto R369 900
The Creta is offered with a 5-year/150 000 km manufacturer's Warranty with an additional 2-year/50 000 km manufacturer's powertrain warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/hyundai-creta-2017-first-drive/43089/#.WLQWXVV95hE
As the number of compact family car/crossover options in the new vehicle market proliferate, the burgeoning segment seems to be encroaching on family car/compact SUV territory. A good example is the new Hyundai Creta, which sees the Korean marque push its contender upmarket...
The crossover segment and smart-phone industry have started to bear many similarities of late. Each manufacturer of these items seems to be releasing their “latest and greatest of products” in record time. Ford was among the first to exploit the compact family car/crossover segment and it has dominated the sales statistics with the EcoSport. There are now many offerings to choose from and recently, the Suzuki Vitara was crowned the best compact family car in the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, marking it out as clearly the best of a pretty good bunch.
And so it was only a matter of time for the likes of Hyundai to join the fight, which the brand has done with the all new Creta, a car we’ve already driven internationally. Price is an important factor for buyers looking in this category as most of them were traditionally sedan owners, but are now in want of something that offers more space. Perhaps a child is on the way? Maybe a second one? Whatever the reason for purchase, crossovers need not to be too expensive in order to be successful. At a starting price of R319 900, the Creta comes in slightly pricier than the competition... the aforementioned Suzuki Vitara starts at R267 900, while the top-selling Ford EcoSport comes in at R252 900.
Named after the island of Crete
You may think this doesn’t stand the Creta in a good light then, but the Hyundai does offer more in other areas. Before we get into that, let’s talk about the name Creta. It’s quite a peculiar name, considering that IX25 was on the cards for a while. Instead, the people in Korea named if after the city of Crete, due to its ambitions to be a leading car in its segment, as was once the Greek city. The question then is, how does the Creta compare to its aforementioned rivals?
For starters, the Hyundai is larger than expected. Considering the target market, we can confidently say size does matter. The Creta is actually only 70mm narrower than its older brother the Tucson, which is a strong seller in South Africa. It’s also higher than the Tucson with a ground clearance of 190mm, making it suitable for out of town trips that may involve gravel roads.
Stepping inside the Creta you are presented with a well-built interior. Hard plastics may be used on the dashboard, but keep in mind this is no premium SUV, so you can’t expect upmarket finishes. The infotainment system in the centre creates a modern look in the car. It is also high-quality system and easy to operate with features such as Bluetooth and USB coming in as standard.
Standard navigation
Another standard feature is navigation in all the variants, which is a generous offer and probably why the car starts at a higher price than the competition. Additionally a reverse camera is another standard feature in the Creta, so the price justification by Hyundai is that, should you specify the competition with the same amount of standard features, the pricing will balance out. Money aside, the Hyundai brand has been on a winning streak in terms of the way their new cars drive. Does the Creta maintain this standard? We’re happy to say yes, the engine and chassis definitely punch above the cars weight.
Two engines are on offer, both 1.6 litre in displacement. A normally aspirated petrol and turbocharged diesel with the latter only available with an automatic gearbox. The manual petrol is a 6-speed gearbox which is a pleasure to use. Although normally aspirated, the engine is responsive and able to overtake without feeling like the car is going to explode. It’s not fast, but it’s not slow. A power and torque figure of 90kW/150Nm is adequate for the purpose of this car. The diesel on the other hand offers much more torque. With 250Nm it’s definitely the model you want for better drivability.
Mated to the automatic gearbox, the diesel feels more “SUV-ish” to drive. Overall the most positive aspect of the Creta is its solid build quality. There is a noticeable lack of flimsiness in the car – it really feels like a baby Tucson. The ride is comfortable and the noise levels in the cabin are low, making it an enjoyable car to drive. Our test route included some gravel roads which the car handled very well. Bear in mind that this was what we would refer to as “Sandton gravel”, nothing too hectic but probably the type of off-road surface the clientele of a Creta would deem as bundu-bashing.
Summary
There is really nothing that should deter a buyer from considering this vehicle. Instead there is a great deal the Creta offers to be a strong contender in its segment. Yes the starting price may be more than the others but looking at the top end, the competition catches up very quickly. Personally I prefer Hyundai’s way of positioning the spec levels of the car.
Instead of offering a bare bones variant, each model comes with the exact same features. The only thing you need to decide is whether you want a petrol or diesel and a manual or automatic if you choose the petrol engine. The simple way of choosing which Creta is for you makes the buying experience pleasant in a segment clad with choice, too much choice to be honest. The new Hyundai Creta is a welcome product with a good badge on its bonnet, expect to see many on the roads.
Hyundai Creta prices in South Africa
1.6 Manual R319 900
1.6 Petrol Auto R339 900
1.6 Diesel Auto R369 900
The Creta is offered with a 5-year/150 000 km manufacturer's Warranty with an additional 2-year/50 000 km manufacturer's powertrain warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/hyundai-creta-2017-first-drive/43089/#.WLQWXVV95hE
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CRETA PRICES
1.6 petrol Executive manual – R319 900
1.6 petrol Executive auto – R339 900
1.6 turbodiesel Executive auto – R369 900
Prices include a five-year/150 000km warranty and five-year/90 000km service plan.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/driven-hyundai-creta-is-a-neat-little-package-8027567
1.6 petrol Executive manual – R319 900
1.6 petrol Executive auto – R339 900
1.6 turbodiesel Executive auto – R369 900
Prices include a five-year/150 000km warranty and five-year/90 000km service plan.
http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/driven-hyundai-creta-is-a-neat-little-package-8027567
chopsky
Expert Member
Test drove the Creta earlier.
First impressions were that it's a really nice little practical compact SUV. Has all the bells and whistles - even Sat Nav which the larger Tucson does not even have as standard - and feels spacious and comfortable to drive. My only gripe - as I have with Hyundais - is that it just feels a bit cheap. Everything is hard-touch plastic, the boot made a horrible clangy sound when I closed it, and the infotainment system is graphically hideous.
I'd much rather spend a little more and get a Honda HRV, which feels just as spacious but significantly better quality.
That being said, I'm sure the Creta is already selling like hotcakes, as it's still a very good value proposition and has the Hyundai 7-year/200k warranty.
First impressions were that it's a really nice little practical compact SUV. Has all the bells and whistles - even Sat Nav which the larger Tucson does not even have as standard - and feels spacious and comfortable to drive. My only gripe - as I have with Hyundais - is that it just feels a bit cheap. Everything is hard-touch plastic, the boot made a horrible clangy sound when I closed it, and the infotainment system is graphically hideous.
I'd much rather spend a little more and get a Honda HRV, which feels just as spacious but significantly better quality.
That being said, I'm sure the Creta is already selling like hotcakes, as it's still a very good value proposition and has the Hyundai 7-year/200k warranty.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Agreed with the hard plastics. Fairly bland styling as well.
Despite that it should be a good seller.
If budget allows more add more k for the HR-V
Or CX-3
Or Coffee X
Despite that it should be a good seller.
If budget allows more add more k for the HR-V
Or CX-3
Or Coffee X
FiestaST
Honorary Master
chopsky
Expert Member
Yep, I'd much sooner have the Mokka X (forgot about that one) or the HRV. And agreed about the styling - going to date very quickly. Seems like they haven't put that much thought or effort into the car, apart from it being pretty good value, which I guess is why they're only offering it in developing countries (India, China, SA...).
CX-3 is the best drive of the bunch, but found it to be way too cramped & impractical.
CX-3 is the best drive of the bunch, but found it to be way too cramped & impractical.
pinball wizard
Honorary Master
So I saw one of these yesterday, and I is tres confuse. It appeared to be more or less ix35 or whatever they call it now size. Is it a replacement for that?
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Nope physically smaller size. Creta is positioned as a crossover not mid-size SUV.
Position below the Tucson which is the ix35-replacement.
Indian-made. Inferior build vs the Tucson & weaker engine options.
Pricing is not too bad considering.
pinball wizard
Honorary Master
Ah, so rather get the Kadjar for the same price?
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Strictly speaking the Creta goes up against the Captur size-wise
But pricing wise the Kadjar is not far off the Creta.
The Kadjar is a noticeably more substantial vehicle than the Creta.
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
Ok, so they pushing it as a chick's car.
chopsky
Expert Member
Yeh, it's basically a modern-day soccer mom car. They're targeting it at the same group as the HRV, C-HR etc. (i.e. small young families)
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
Except Toyota and Honda aren't immediately dropping their target demographic by 50%. That ad alone means I'll never consider one.
And I also think you're wrong about the C-HR. It's terrible for families. No boot and terribly claustrophobic for rear passengers. Young professionals would be more accurate.
If I had a family I'd get the HR-V, if not, the CX-3 just went to the top of my list.
chopsky
Expert Member
Yeh, read my review of the C-HR in the C-HR thread. I mention exactly that, almost word for word.
HR-V is by far the most practical of the bunch. CX-3 suffers similar problems as the C-HR. It's essentially a beefed up Mazda 2 on stilts.