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Drifter
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I disagree, it ticks all the boxes for a family SUV.
See my post edit btw.
See my post edit btw.
FiestaST
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I am specifically referring to the lack of ESP as being a major fail not the entire vehicle as a whole.
I think it's a decent enough crossover/small SUV.
Good spec (overall), good nameplate, good space. All the stuff a family SUV needs bar the lack of ESP (the elephant).
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What can you fit in the boot?
FiestaST
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Juliet Drives the Hyundai Creta
FiestaST
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Tested: Hyundai Creta diesel is a surprisingly satisfying drive
I didn't think I’d enjoy driving the recently refreshed Hyundai Creta because on paper it really comes across as a run-of-the-mill type crossover.
For me, its styling is too staid and on the inside it looks a few years older than most of the vehicles it’s competing with for sales. If I wanted a Hyundai crossover, I’d look at the new Kona, I thought.
Nevertheless, I spent a week with the fresh-faced Creta recently and the car completely changed my mind. The Creta has found more than 8000 homes in South Africa since its launch in 2017, so it’s popular to say the least. There must be something special about this car, though, that makes it such a hit, I wondered. (We’ll touch on this again later).
For 2018, the Creta’s exterior makeover comprises a new bolder front grille with a chrome bezel, a new front bumper with dual-tone finish and skid plates, new fog lamps and LED Daylight Running Lights, and a new set of roof rails with a lower profile.
The rump of the Creta has also been revised with slightly tweaked tail-lamps with LED inserts, repositioned reflectors and a new rear skid plate. The new Creta sports a fresh alloy wheel design too.
Hyundai Automotive SA has kept the same derivative line-up, engine and gearbox choices, and specification configuration for the Creta range.
All three Creta derivatives are therefore sold with the ‘Executive’ level of standard features, which includes leather seats, leather-cladding for the steering wheel, multi-function remote controls for the Bluetooth telephone, sound and radio system, and a 20cm touch-screen display for the infotainment system.
The infotainment system in the Creta also offers an optional satellite navigation feature, which has to be activated with an SD card at a cost of R2522, and it will be worth it to have the maps integrated, I think, just for the convenience it offers.
Other convenience features in the Creta include air vents for the rear passengers, a rear armrest with cup holders, cruise control and rear park assist sensors and a camera that displays its images on the screen of the infotainment system. This came in really handy when parking in tight mall parking lots.
The engine and gearbox combinations used in the Creta range are:
Creta 1.6 Executive Manual – 4-cylinder 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. The engine delivers maximum power of 90kW at 6300rpm, with torque peaking at 150Nm at 4850rpm. Fuel consumption for this model is a claimed at 7.9l/100km.
Creta 1.6 Executive Automatic – The same petrol engine as above, but coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The claimed fuel consumption for this derivative is 8.4l/100km.
Creta 1.6 Executive Turbodiesel Automatic – This derivative uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel engine, together with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum power delivery is 94kW at 4000rpm and its torque peak of 260Nm is reached at 2750rpm.
Hyundai claims a fuel consumption figure of 7.4l/100km in a real-world, combined cycle for the diesel auto, but I achieved 6l/100km over a week-long test period. I didn’t drive with an economy mindset either, as I overtook where I needed to and enjoyed the acceleration that the vehicle had on offer where the road accommodated.
This is that special thing that I alluded to about the Creta. It uses such little fuel, but then is able to deliver such refined acceleration and pace that you’d think you’re driving a much more expensive SUV (not a front-wheel drive crossover).
I was equally impressed by the Creta’s ride quality and road manners. Hyundai says it has tweaked the suspension, giving the vehicle an increased caster angle to deliver more stable, smoother high-speed travel. You can feel this suppleness on the highway, as you glide along thanks to the ‘torquey’ nature of the diesel engine.
It makes for a great family car too, with a spacious interior and boot that will happily swallow a pram, camp cot, numerous bags, and whatever you need to take for a weekend away or a trip to the coast.
It comes with dual front and side airbags for driver and passenger, and curtain airbags for protection of rear passengers. You’ll also get ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) as standard.
VERDICT
The Creta comes in five colours: Polar White, Fiery Red, Sleek Silver, Marina Blue and Star Dust. But, whichever colour you choose, there’s only one derivative that you should consider buying, and that’s the range-topping diesel automatic version. I simply loved it, for its ride, its frugal nature and its relatively affordable pricing.
The looks of the car grew on me, and the inside didn’t feel so dated thanks to the touch-screen audio system and airy cabin. Overall, I’d happily live with a Creta, particularly in times like these where the cost of fuel keeps on rising. A fuel efficient ‘big’ car like the Creta is just about perfect right now.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...l-is-a-surprisingly-satisfying-drive-18459933
I didn't think I’d enjoy driving the recently refreshed Hyundai Creta because on paper it really comes across as a run-of-the-mill type crossover.
For me, its styling is too staid and on the inside it looks a few years older than most of the vehicles it’s competing with for sales. If I wanted a Hyundai crossover, I’d look at the new Kona, I thought.
Nevertheless, I spent a week with the fresh-faced Creta recently and the car completely changed my mind. The Creta has found more than 8000 homes in South Africa since its launch in 2017, so it’s popular to say the least. There must be something special about this car, though, that makes it such a hit, I wondered. (We’ll touch on this again later).
For 2018, the Creta’s exterior makeover comprises a new bolder front grille with a chrome bezel, a new front bumper with dual-tone finish and skid plates, new fog lamps and LED Daylight Running Lights, and a new set of roof rails with a lower profile.
The rump of the Creta has also been revised with slightly tweaked tail-lamps with LED inserts, repositioned reflectors and a new rear skid plate. The new Creta sports a fresh alloy wheel design too.
Hyundai Automotive SA has kept the same derivative line-up, engine and gearbox choices, and specification configuration for the Creta range.
All three Creta derivatives are therefore sold with the ‘Executive’ level of standard features, which includes leather seats, leather-cladding for the steering wheel, multi-function remote controls for the Bluetooth telephone, sound and radio system, and a 20cm touch-screen display for the infotainment system.
The infotainment system in the Creta also offers an optional satellite navigation feature, which has to be activated with an SD card at a cost of R2522, and it will be worth it to have the maps integrated, I think, just for the convenience it offers.
Other convenience features in the Creta include air vents for the rear passengers, a rear armrest with cup holders, cruise control and rear park assist sensors and a camera that displays its images on the screen of the infotainment system. This came in really handy when parking in tight mall parking lots.
The engine and gearbox combinations used in the Creta range are:
Creta 1.6 Executive Manual – 4-cylinder 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. The engine delivers maximum power of 90kW at 6300rpm, with torque peaking at 150Nm at 4850rpm. Fuel consumption for this model is a claimed at 7.9l/100km.
Creta 1.6 Executive Automatic – The same petrol engine as above, but coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The claimed fuel consumption for this derivative is 8.4l/100km.
Creta 1.6 Executive Turbodiesel Automatic – This derivative uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel engine, together with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Maximum power delivery is 94kW at 4000rpm and its torque peak of 260Nm is reached at 2750rpm.
Hyundai claims a fuel consumption figure of 7.4l/100km in a real-world, combined cycle for the diesel auto, but I achieved 6l/100km over a week-long test period. I didn’t drive with an economy mindset either, as I overtook where I needed to and enjoyed the acceleration that the vehicle had on offer where the road accommodated.
This is that special thing that I alluded to about the Creta. It uses such little fuel, but then is able to deliver such refined acceleration and pace that you’d think you’re driving a much more expensive SUV (not a front-wheel drive crossover).
I was equally impressed by the Creta’s ride quality and road manners. Hyundai says it has tweaked the suspension, giving the vehicle an increased caster angle to deliver more stable, smoother high-speed travel. You can feel this suppleness on the highway, as you glide along thanks to the ‘torquey’ nature of the diesel engine.
It makes for a great family car too, with a spacious interior and boot that will happily swallow a pram, camp cot, numerous bags, and whatever you need to take for a weekend away or a trip to the coast.
It comes with dual front and side airbags for driver and passenger, and curtain airbags for protection of rear passengers. You’ll also get ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) as standard.
VERDICT
The Creta comes in five colours: Polar White, Fiery Red, Sleek Silver, Marina Blue and Star Dust. But, whichever colour you choose, there’s only one derivative that you should consider buying, and that’s the range-topping diesel automatic version. I simply loved it, for its ride, its frugal nature and its relatively affordable pricing.
The looks of the car grew on me, and the inside didn’t feel so dated thanks to the touch-screen audio system and airy cabin. Overall, I’d happily live with a Creta, particularly in times like these where the cost of fuel keeps on rising. A fuel efficient ‘big’ car like the Creta is just about perfect right now.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...l-is-a-surprisingly-satisfying-drive-18459933
FiestaST
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New Hyundai Creta Range Topper for SA
Hyundai has introduced a new range-topping Creta compact family car derivative in South Africa. See specs and pricing below…
The Creta is a popular choice in the compact family car segment and Hyundai is making 500 ‘Limited Edition’ Creta’s available to customers in South Africa and it will be offered across all 3 Creta derivatives including the 1.6 Executive manual (90 kW/150 Nm), the 1.6 Executive automatic, and the 1.6 Executive turbodiesel automatic (94 kW / 260 Nm).
Hyundai Creta Limited Edition - Price in SA
Creta 1.6 Limited Edition (manual) - R 372 900
Creta 1.6 Limited Edition (automatic) - R 397 900
Creta 1.6 Limited Edition Turbodiesel (automatic) - R 438 900
All Creta’s are sold with a 7-year/200 000 km warranty, 5-year/90 000 km service plan and roadside assistance for 5 years or 150 000 km.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-hyundai-creta-range-topper-for-sa/46781/
Hyundai has introduced a new range-topping Creta compact family car derivative in South Africa. See specs and pricing below…
The Creta is a popular choice in the compact family car segment and Hyundai is making 500 ‘Limited Edition’ Creta’s available to customers in South Africa and it will be offered across all 3 Creta derivatives including the 1.6 Executive manual (90 kW/150 Nm), the 1.6 Executive automatic, and the 1.6 Executive turbodiesel automatic (94 kW / 260 Nm).
Hyundai Creta Limited Edition - Price in SA
Creta 1.6 Limited Edition (manual) - R 372 900
Creta 1.6 Limited Edition (automatic) - R 397 900
Creta 1.6 Limited Edition Turbodiesel (automatic) - R 438 900
All Creta’s are sold with a 7-year/200 000 km warranty, 5-year/90 000 km service plan and roadside assistance for 5 years or 150 000 km.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/new-hyundai-creta-range-topper-for-sa/46781/
TheChamp
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Even the big Tucson does not have ESP on the entry level spec 2.0 manual premium as well as the auto, people don't seem to mind paying big bucks for a car without such an important safety feature.
TheChamp
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So what extra features does the limited edition have over the normal Creta, besides the colour scheme?
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What makes it special?
There are a number of styling cues and features that set this Limited Edition Creta apart from the standard Creta and these include a ‘Limited Edition’ badge on the boot lid, a two-tone exterior with a black roof, two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, black and red interior treatment and an infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality (SD card for navigation can be purchased for R2 100).
Customers can further enhance the look of their Limited Edition Creta by opting for a black or chrome front nudge bar or black or chrome side skirts.
Key standard features include cruise control, rear park assist and rear-view, camera, leather and a multifunction steering wheel. In terms of safety, 4 airbags and ABS with EBD is standard.
There are a number of styling cues and features that set this Limited Edition Creta apart from the standard Creta and these include a ‘Limited Edition’ badge on the boot lid, a two-tone exterior with a black roof, two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, black and red interior treatment and an infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality (SD card for navigation can be purchased for R2 100).
Customers can further enhance the look of their Limited Edition Creta by opting for a black or chrome front nudge bar or black or chrome side skirts.
Key standard features include cruise control, rear park assist and rear-view, camera, leather and a multifunction steering wheel. In terms of safety, 4 airbags and ABS with EBD is standard.
TheChamp
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I love the exterior but I think the red interior accents are hideous.
FiestaST
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AA & CP. This possibly means its got the Euro-spec infotainment system like in the updated Tucson.
I think it's still the aftermarket-looking one though but with AA & CP.
FiestaST
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Pricing! Hyundai SA gives Creta the ‘Limited Edition’ treatment
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced it will offer 500 new “Limited Edition” packages for its facelifted Creta.
The package will be offered for all three derivatives in the local Creta range, adding R18 000 to the price in each case.
So, what do you get for the extra cash? Well, the Korean brand has applied a “Limited Edition” badge to the Indian-built SUV’s rump, while a black roof debuts to contrast with the white body paint.
Model-specific two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels are also part of the deal, along with red trim elements on the dashboard and red stitching on the leather seats.
The petrol-powered Creta 1,6 Limited Edition (90 kW/150 N.m) will cost you R372 900 in six-speed manual guise, with the automatic version priced at R397 900. The diesel-powered flagship Creta 1,6 CRDi Limited Edition automatic (94 kW/260 N.m), meanwhile, comes in at R438 900.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-m...sa-gives-creta-the-limited-edition-treatment/
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has announced it will offer 500 new “Limited Edition” packages for its facelifted Creta.
The package will be offered for all three derivatives in the local Creta range, adding R18 000 to the price in each case.
So, what do you get for the extra cash? Well, the Korean brand has applied a “Limited Edition” badge to the Indian-built SUV’s rump, while a black roof debuts to contrast with the white body paint.
Model-specific two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels are also part of the deal, along with red trim elements on the dashboard and red stitching on the leather seats.
The petrol-powered Creta 1,6 Limited Edition (90 kW/150 N.m) will cost you R372 900 in six-speed manual guise, with the automatic version priced at R397 900. The diesel-powered flagship Creta 1,6 CRDi Limited Edition automatic (94 kW/260 N.m), meanwhile, comes in at R438 900.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-m...sa-gives-creta-the-limited-edition-treatment/
FiestaST
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Hyundai Creta gets more glamour with Limited Edition flagship
Hyundai has bolstered its Creta compact SUV range with a new flagship called the Limited Edition and as the name implies, volumes are limited but the importer is at least offering more than just a handful, with 500 units set to hit showrooms.
Numerous styling features set the Limited Edition apart from the ‘ordinary’ Executive models, including two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, a black roof that contrasts with the white exterior paint, a black and red interior colour scheme with red inserts on the dashboard and red stitching on the leather seats.
The Limited Edition models command an R18 000 premium over the equivalent Executive derivatives.
PRICES
1.6 petrol Limited Edition manual - R372 900
1.6 petrol Limited Edition auto - R397 900
1.6 petrol Limited Edition auto - R438 900
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...lamour-with-limited-edition-flagship-24550227
Hyundai has bolstered its Creta compact SUV range with a new flagship called the Limited Edition and as the name implies, volumes are limited but the importer is at least offering more than just a handful, with 500 units set to hit showrooms.
Numerous styling features set the Limited Edition apart from the ‘ordinary’ Executive models, including two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, a black roof that contrasts with the white exterior paint, a black and red interior colour scheme with red inserts on the dashboard and red stitching on the leather seats.
The Limited Edition models command an R18 000 premium over the equivalent Executive derivatives.
PRICES
1.6 petrol Limited Edition manual - R372 900
1.6 petrol Limited Edition auto - R397 900
1.6 petrol Limited Edition auto - R438 900
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...lamour-with-limited-edition-flagship-24550227
FiestaST
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Creta vs CX-3 vs EcoSport vs Captur: which has the best resale value?
The world is in love with sports utility vehicles (SUVs)! Smaller SUVs or crossovers – such as the Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3, Ford EcoSport and Renault Captur – are proving that you don’t need to sacrifice luxury or style when “buying down”. But which of these sassy, stylish SUVs boasts the best resale value?
The answer, according to Darryl Jacobson, managing director of True Price, is the Creta. “I anticipated this result. In my view, this vehicle ticks all the boxes. When it comes under the hammer, there are always lots of bidders. Dealers especially are happy to pay top dollar, because they know that they will sell it very easily,” he explains.
m.wheels24.co.za
The world is in love with sports utility vehicles (SUVs)! Smaller SUVs or crossovers – such as the Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3, Ford EcoSport and Renault Captur – are proving that you don’t need to sacrifice luxury or style when “buying down”. But which of these sassy, stylish SUVs boasts the best resale value?
The answer, according to Darryl Jacobson, managing director of True Price, is the Creta. “I anticipated this result. In my view, this vehicle ticks all the boxes. When it comes under the hammer, there are always lots of bidders. Dealers especially are happy to pay top dollar, because they know that they will sell it very easily,” he explains.
Creta vs CX-3 vs EcoSport vs Captur: which has the best resale value? | Life
The world is in love with sports utility vehicles (SUVs)! Smaller SUVs or crossovers – such as the Hyundai Creta, Mazda CX-3, Ford EcoSport and Renault Captur – are proving that you don’t need to sacrifice luxury or style when “buying down”.
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