➖ Build quality
➖ The appearance of rust on chips
➖ Common problems with lock and tailgate
➖ High gas consumption
➖ Crickets in the cabin
➖ Sensitivity to ruts
➖ Small glove compartment

pros

➕ Spacious salon
➕ Suspension
➕ Good brakes
➕ Decent equipment even in the basic configuration

The pros and cons of the 2018-2019 Hyundai Creta in a new body were identified based on reviews from owners. More detailed advantages and disadvantages of Hyundai Creta with manual, automatic and all-wheel drive 4x4 can be found in the stories below:

Reviews

The main thing is clearance! I stopped looking closely at every pebble on the road. Large diameter wheels add comfort when driving on bad road. I don’t have to look out from behind the wheel onto the road (even with my considerable height). I was pleased when going out into nature - even with front-wheel drive you can drive where the road was previously closed.

A little more about consumption, since this worries many. We can say that he pleases. It all depends on the driving style of the particular driver, the time of year and where you have to drive. The first three winter thousand (although in our area last winter was warm) the consumption was 9.4-9 liters per hundred city-highway approximately 50:50. It seemed like a lot, but spring came, the running-in ended and the consumption dropped to 8 liters.

There are several reasons why you should forget about dynamic driving. I'm somewhat dissatisfied with the automatic transmission algorithm. On long climbs (or overtaking), you almost always have to use manual mode, because the machine turns on early downshift and then, apart from the roar of the engine, there is little sense.

Overall I like the car. Despite the simple interior and average appearance, the Hyundai Greta is one of those that is larger inside than outside (praise be to the designers), so far it does not annoy even small jambs. And... This is a car more likely for the city, for traffic jams, for a leisurely drive. Such a workhorse for every day.

Vladimir, review about the Hyundai Greta 1.6 automatic with front-wheel drive.

I drove at night in normal conditions without rain, without oncoming traffic or splashing headlights - the light on Crete is very weak. This is the first problem. Second - the car (my opinion) is light, it basically holds the road, but due to poor lighting it flew onto a frozen roadside track, it’s good that the speed was low, it pulls off and jumps. There is a feeling of an unbalanced car, maybe it’s a matter of habit, I don’t know.

At low speeds in the snow, this lightness is even a thrill, it rows normally and skids the rear a little if you increase it, but in principle it stabilizes without interference from the steering wheel. It works quite often. The engine was not particularly broken in, but it gave off heat when overtaking. Frankly speaking, the engine is rather weak. Maybe for now.

The car heats up quickly and efficiently. I set it to 23 according to the book, and forgot (climate). True, with frosts of minus 20-30, the windows tighten when driving long distances, turn them on to normal mode, and it goes away. We'll see how the air conditioner and climate will work in the summer. The ergonomics of the cabin are generally fine. The doors don't close the first time, maybe because of the frost.

Owner's review of the Hyundai Creta 2.0 with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive

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In the first week, a knocking sound appeared in the trunk; I didn’t notice it until I took everything out of the trunk, including the shelves and the spare tire. I discovered a rattling noise in the trunk lock... I went to the dealer, they tightened it up and fixed it.

Second week, the next day after visiting the dealer the tire pressure gauge came on, I checked that the pressure was normal. I drove for a couple more days and the trunk lock started clanking again and gradually stopped closing the first, second, or fifth time. I visited the dealer, they changed the lock, did something to the tire pressure sensors, the light stopped burning

Over a run of 1,300 km, the consumption gradually decreased from the run-in 18-20 to 10.2 on the highway in 100/120 mode and to 12-14 in the city. And yes, guys, this is a 95 G drive)) Mileage 4,000 km, no more problems.

From disadvantages of Hyundai Creta, I note that both the engine and the interior cool down quickly, there is no sealing - it comes through from the windows when closed, when reclining the seats, the blowing in the trunk is very noticeable, there are a lot of crickets, the trunk lock clicks in the cold, driving safety on the highway is low - it directly throws you out of the rut ,
there is no lumbar support - the back gets tired after 400 km of the route, the audio is very mediocre, it can be treated at least by replacing the head.

Nikita, review about Hyundai Creta 2.0 with automatic transmission on front wheel drive.

123 horsepower is quite enough for driving around the city; it’s stupid to expect any unrealistic acceleration figures from a city crossover. When driving with smooth acceleration on the streets, this engine is enough for the eyes. The 6-speed manual turned out to be cool and convenient - short stroke, clear shifts and electronic assistants doing their job.

It turns out that you seem to have a manual transmission, but the car still won’t let you full control over yourself, but to call it a minus is complete nonsense. You just sit down and drive, getting used to everything in a matter of minutes. The only thing you need to get used to is electronic pedal gas, the delay of which is felt for about a second.

Well, appearance is determined differently for everyone. For example, I really like her. A strong and swift silhouette in a small body. Although, by the way, there is a lot of space inside the car, both in front and in the back - I still don’t understand how they were able to achieve such a result.

Review from the owner of Hyundai Creta 1.6 on mechanics

Video review of the Hyundai Creta

The suspension is moderately stiff. In my memory, of the crossovers with a similar wheelbase, the softest is the Qashqai, the hardest is the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Creta is somewhere in the middle. The suspension is not very elastic (like the Tiguan), but not flabby (like previous Hyundais). Small bumps go well, speed bumps are no longer good if you drive at a speed of more than 30 km/h. Large potholes depending on speed. On a small scale - normal, average.

The Creta's steering is well controlled and does not roll - handling is at an average level passenger cars T-class type Focus, which is very good. The steering wheel itself is light and gets heavier at speed, but not linearly, i.e. Already at low speed it becomes quite heavy. It is light only in parking lots and when driving at speeds up to 10 km/h. Noise insulation is average, at low speeds it is very quiet, then mediocre.

The engine follows the gas pedal well up to 60-80 km/h. Then it starts to dull. Above 100-120 km/h it already begins to howl. The box, again, works just fine up to these speeds. All this points to the urban nature of the car - it’s good to drive on average city roads and not too fast. Ideal for Moscow and the region.

Interior design, dashboard simple but cute. Like all Hyundais, the Creta has a very good appetite. Highway 9 liters, city with traffic jams and warm-ups - 13 liters. Well, this is the price for the naturally aspirated engine, vigorous starts from traffic lights and classic machine gun- there's no escape. The brakes are again average - not sharp, but informative, although somewhere from the middle of the brake pedal travel.

The build quality of the car is normal, but there is a problem with closing the fifth door - you have to slam hard. Fill up with 92 and save on motor oil I really don’t recommend it (take Total Quartz) - in two-liter engines this can cause scuffing in the cylinders.

Review from owner of Hyundai Greta 1.6 automatic transmission front-wheel drive ohm

Korean automaker Hyundai is famous for its reliable motors, which boast a high service life and ease of operation. Every new car The company is equipped with authentic engines assembled at the concern’s facilities. The Greta crossover was no exception, the line of which includes two units:

• The first engine of the Hyundai Creta is a 1.6-liter gasoline engine;
• two-liter engine, also running on gasoline.

Every Creta engine has its advantages, but it is not without its unpleasant moments. We will talk about this and much more in today’s article.

Characteristics and features of Creta engines

The characteristics of the power plants are as follows:

• Both engines are of in-line design;
• also, both installations have a transverse arrangement of cylinders;
• the number of valves and cylinders for the engines is the same - 4 each;
• the volume is different: 1.6 l versus 2.0 l;
• the cylinder diameter is also larger for the two-liter unit - 81/77 mm;
• The compression ratio is higher for the younger Greta engine - 10.5/10.3;
• engines are capable of producing the following maximum power – 123 horsepower at 151 Nm and 149.6 horsepower at 192 Nm;
• engines are equipped with a distributor injection system;
• power plants run on 95 gasoline.

1.6 liter engine

The base engine of the Hyundai Creta belongs to the Gamma family and is already familiar to Russian motorists. This motor, or rather its simplified version, has already been used in the design of some Kia and Hyundai models. We have already said above that it can produce 123 horsepower and has distinctive features:

• aluminum cylinder block, distinguished by its lightness, but at the same time very reliable;
• the timing system uses a chain;
• the injection system is equipped with a fuel rail;
• each cylinder boasts its own ignition coils;
• 16 valves with mechanical adjustment.

If you believe the reviews real owners Creta, this motor is reliable and easy to operate. In addition, the 1.6-liter unit is very economical, and can even run on 92 gasoline.

The developers do not stand still and are constantly improving the Creta engine. For example, a motor mounted on latest version crossover, features a couple of positive changes:

• the software component has undergone improvements, while the control system has remained the same;
• the CWT phase adjustment system has become more advanced.

Motor characteristics:

• nameplate power - 123 horsepower;
• volume – 1.6 liters;
• aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head;
• ignition is carried out via a coil;
• average fuel consumption is 7 liters.

The engine performed well and received good grades critics. But we will not deny the existence of problems either. They are not that serious, but we simply have to tell you about them. We will raise this topic in one of the subsequent paragraphs.

2.0 liter engine

Part of the family of the most advanced line of Hyundai engines. Recently it has been used on all-wheel drive version crossover. This installation can be called young, since it has been used for a little over 3 years. Features of the two-liter power unit Hyundai Creta:

• cylinder blocks are made of light alloy metals;
• the chain drive rotates two shafts at once;
• the intake and transmission shafts work together with the CWT system;
• the engine is equipped with a distributor injection system;
• valve tappets are automatically adjusted;
• power point can run on 92 gasoline - good news for Russian car enthusiasts;
• A system for adjusting the geometry of the intake tract is connected to the engine.

I would like to separately note the engine power. According to official data, it is 164-167 “horses”, but the Russian modification produces only 149.6 horsepower. This is due to the peculiarities of Russian laws regarding transport tax. Fortunately, this did not affect the dynamics.

The main difference between the new engine and its predecessor is the appearance of hydraulic compensators. According to manufacturers, this should significantly increase reliability and simplify engine operation. Also, there are roller levers, which reduce wear on the power plant and also reduce the fuel consumption of the crossover.

The main disadvantage is the complex design of the timing belt. Therefore, the system requires careful maintenance and works only on strictly specified categories of oil. If the compensator fails, you will have to repair the entire engine.

Maintenance Requirements:

• Oil needs to be changed every 7,500 km
• replace fuel filters every 60,000 km.

We won’t talk about the service life of the motor yet, but from positive feedback we can conclude that the installation performs well. Fuel consumption in mixed mode is 8 liters.

Problems during operation

For several years, developers still have not been able to correct the shortcomings. As you know, knowledge of “weak points” can be turned into an advantage during operation. Therefore, we offer you for your reference problematic points Hyundai Creta engines:

1. Aluminum cylinder block - yes, it is corrosion-resistant and lightweight, but it has a number of disadvantages. For example, he is susceptible rapid wear, which leads to decreased productivity and increased consumption. In addition, such a block cannot be repaired, since aluminum is almost impossible to bore.
2. Cast iron sleeves - these parts are filled with liquid aluminum and merged with the structure of the block. Therefore, it is almost impossible to repair or replace elements.
3. Difficulty of repair - manufacturers claim that Hyundai engines are not repairable. The only option is to repair it at home, but this significantly reduces the service life.
4. Low service life - on the company’s official website it is indicated that the service life of power plants is 180-200 thousand km. But, as practice shows, this indicator can reach 300 thousand kilometers. We will not claim that this information is objective, since the service life depends on correct operation, fuel quality and a number of other factors.
5. High cost of the cylinder block - the Creta engine is equipped with an expensive cylinder block - the price of the element together with replacement is approximately 60-80 thousand rubles. The operating life of the unit is usually 250,000 km.

Chinese production

Although the power plants are assembled in China, this does not greatly affect their quality. Experts note that the assembly is very neat and does not cause any comments.

If you do not pay due attention to the above " weak points", this may cause the following problems:

• Knocking in the timing belt - in 90% of cases, the cause of this is the noise made by the chain. Fixing the problem is not difficult - you need to adjust the valves. This problem often appears on new Creta models. The best decision– immediately contact the technical center for help.
• A noise resembling a clattering sound should not cause any concern, as it is completely normal when the injectors are operating.
• Oil leaks are quite rare, but they do occur. Unfortunately, the timing belt gasket cannot be called ideal. Therefore, if you find traces of oil at the junction of the block and the head, immediately contact a car service center for help.
• Sudden changes in the speed indicator - you need to clean the throttle valve or adjust the software.
• Strong vibrations - they usually occur due to clogging of the throttle valve or spark plugs. If vibrations increase, you should pay attention to the condition of the engine mounts.
• At medium speeds you can feel strong vibrations– usually appear due to the motor entering resonance. To solve this, you just need to release and press the gas pedal again.

Let's sum it up

Korean manufacturers for Russian motorists proposed two self-sufficient power units. The base role is played by a 1.6-liter unit with a capacity of 123 horsepower. It boasts an aluminum cylinder block, timing chain and injection system injection. In practice, the engine has proven itself to be a very high-quality and reliable power plant, consuming relatively little fuel - 7 liters on average. This engine The Hyundai Creta received good ratings from experts, and if not for several serious shortcomings, it could be called ideal.

The senior engine is a two-liter unit, which can also cooperate with all-wheel drive system. This power plant appeared on the market relatively recently, but has already established itself as very powerful and dynamic. It is practically in no way inferior to its European and American competitors. Engine power – 149.6 horsepower. Among the disadvantages, we note the complexity of the design and high cost carrying out repairs. Average consumption fuel - approximately 8 liters.

Hyundai Creta 1.6 4WD

Year of issue: 2017

Engine: 1.6 (121 hp) checkpoint: M6

I switched to Hyundai Creta from the previous generation Solaris in a hatchback body. If it were possible to buy a new 5-door Solaris, I would most likely take it rather than the Creta. I’ll explain why, although Creta is more expensive, its equipment is poorer, normal multimedia system with navigation cannot be ordered at any price. This is the problem with everything model series Hyundai, on the one hand, the Koreans have learned to make good and reliable cars according to reasonable price, but it’s impossible to buy exactly the car you need, you always have to make a compromise. For example, I don't like automatic transmissions, so I was looking for a car with a manual transmission. I think there is no point in buying a crossover with front-wheel drive. This is the only reason I didn't rent a car. made in China, although among them there are good crossovers By affordable price, but all have front-wheel drive only. Same problem Kia Soul.

As a result, I took a Hyundai Creta with a 1.6-liter engine and all-wheel drive. IN best traditions the dealer tried to impose on the domestic auto business optional equipment, otherwise the ordered car will have to wait for a very long time. I only agreed to crankcase protection, additional anti-corrosion treatment, from the experience of my previous cars, I know that if this is not done, then after the first winter all the nuts on the bottom will be rusty. Vehicles with a 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission gears are available only in the poor Active package and, apart from two option packages, nothing additional can be ordered. The steering wheel is height adjustable only, a simple radio, air conditioning, and no rear view camera. no parking sensors. Against this background, the Winter package looks like a royal gift, for only 25,000 rubles, two-stage heating rear seats And leather steering wheel heated.

In general, despite the poor equipment, the Hyundai Creta does not impress budget car. The plastic, although hard everywhere, has a good texture, the assembly is neat, nothing creaks or rattles. The front seats are comfortable, there is an armrest with a box. The interior is quite spacious, with plenty of space both front and rear. Rear seats They are not adjustable, but the angle of the backrests is well chosen. The trunk is well laid out, with a full-size compartment under the floor spare wheel with tools and organizer for small items, hooks for securing luggage.

Hyundai Creta has excellent tight suspension, especially compared to the previous one Hyundai Solaris, where this node was frankly unsuccessful. Good brakes. Sound insulation, unfortunately, remains mediocre.

The dynamics are so-so, on the one hand you can’t fall out of the traffic flow, but there is no lightness that was on the Solaris with the same engine. It is still unclear why, but it is on the all-wheel drive version, which is heavier, that the engine power increases by 2 hp. less, and the maximum torque is also not so high. Fuel consumption is quite high, in the city 11 - 12 liters per 100 km, on the highway 8 - 9 liters. It’s good that you can fill it with AI-92 gasoline.

In general, the impressions are somewhat contradictory; on the one hand, I seem to like the car, but on the other hand, there is a feeling that I didn’t buy exactly what I wanted.

Advantages of Hyundai Creta 1.6 4WD:

Modern design

Successful interior layout

Good ergonomics

Four-wheel drive

High ground clearance

Well suited to our operating conditions

Moderate cost

Disadvantages of Hyundai Creta 1.6 4WD:

The 1.6-liter all-wheel drive version with a manual transmission is only available in the low-end version

Poor set of options

Photos of Hyundai Creta 1.6 4WD:

The Hyundai Creta mini-crossover appeared on the domestic market in 2016. The car was named after the Greek island of Crete and was originally conceived as a universal model. The Creta has received several modifications, including several all-wheel drive options with a choice of engines. The Creta engine is suitable for any driver and is designed for different type ride.

Despite the large number of competitors, among which are: Renault Captur,Kia Soul, Skoda Yeti, the new car quickly gained popularity among drivers. The Korean company tried to combine confident design and solid functionality, all at an affordable price.

It should be noted that they coped with the task quite well. The car received not only the original appearance, and that's enough nice salon. But is everything as good under the hood as it is outside and inside? What is used in Creta timing or chain? Let us consider these questions in detail and try to answer them.

Engine range of Hyundai Creta

The engine is the heart of any car and the specialists of the Korean brand know this like no one else. Hyundai cars have always been distinguished by reliable motors with increased service life and ease of operation. They equipped the lineup the most optimal power units for such a body:

• Gamma G4FG with a volume of 1.6 liters
• Two-liter Nu G4NA.

Old versions of these nodes worked well: owners often noted the lack serious problems during operation. Engineers have refined the design of engines for the Hyundai Creta, thereby improving specifications. These changes helped make slightly outdated engines quite competitive. In the front-wheel drive version, the rear has a new generation suspension (beam with vertical shock absorbers and modified mounting points) nothing special at the front: a regular McPherson.

The all-wheel drive version is similar in design, but rear suspension independent with electro-hydraulic clutch, similar technical solutions used in Tucson and Santa Fe. In addition, car variations differ in power steering: on basic ones it is hydraulic, and on more expensive ones it is electric.

Engine with a volume of 1.6

Which engine should the buyer choose? Let's start with volume 1.6. GAMMA G4FG has decent power for such a volume, low level noise and has good performance environmental cleanliness.

The updated engine has a power of 123 horsepower, which is complemented by a thrust of 155 Nm. The unit is distinguished by the following parameters:

• aluminum cylinder block;
• two camshafts;
• injector with fuel rail;
• separate ignition coils that go to each of the cylinders;
• use of a chain in a gas distribution mechanism;
• CVVT system on intake and exhaust.

These technical solutions made it possible to create a balanced motor that is unpretentious and economical. In addition, it can be filled with 92 gasoline without loss of traction, which is of great importance. Hyundai engineers also optimized the software component, leaving electronic system management. The GAMMA G4FG engine can be combined with a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, depending on the selected configuration.

Two-liter engine

This engine variation is more dynamic and, like the first, is a modified version of the old unit and is called G4KD. Updated motor has the same design with aluminum block cylinders, a timing chain and two shafts. In addition, there are hydraulic valve compensators, which eliminates the need for constant adjustment.

Here, as in the 1.6-liter engine, there is a “dual” CVVT system, which is provided for both the intake and exhaust shafts. For domestic market, the engine will be supplied with distributed injection. The power of the two-liter engine is 150 hp. Similar to the previous engine, this modified MPI can be filled with 92 gasoline.

One of the main innovations of the engine is the appearance of hydraulic compensators and roller levers in the valve drive. Thanks to this, there is no need to regularly check valve clearances and the levers themselves, as a result of which reliability increases and overall performance improves. performance characteristics power unit: wear and fuel consumption are reduced, and power, on the contrary, increases.

Thanks to the modernization, the maximum torque in the engine is available at more low revs. Like the first option, the G4KD is combined with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission. The engine shows very good dynamics at speeds above average and, in general, is quite decent for such a car.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly the network Hyundai engines Creta and the fly in the ointment. This is mainly due to the aluminum block. The units are high-tech, but have poor maintainability indicators.

Cast iron sleeves poured into the block are practically impossible to get, and there is no possibility of boring. Some owners claim that the car's life is limited to two hundred thousand kilometers, while others say that they have driven more than 300.

In any case, the entire block can be replaced, although it will not be cheap. Undeniable Hyundai's advantage Creta is a purchase option economical car with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters, good power and all-wheel drive, which competitors clearly cannot boast of.

Creta engines are not perfect, but if you compare them with competitors, you can conclude that they have a simple design, sufficient power and ease of use, which is very important for the responsible driver. Over time, owners will be able to find out what the engine life actually is and draw appropriate conclusions.

Hyundai Creta engine in video:

Long story short, I’m not afraid of this word, the related Khrey was changed to Creta. What's surprising is that I thought that the Mini Cooper was difficult to sell and that I lost something in the sale, but no, the Hray turned out to be an even less profitable investment.

Today the car was inspected.

Engine 1.6, front-wheel drive, automatic transmission, Travel package, i.e. seems like a top one, but without additional packages For

cameras-buttons-heating-whatever-else, the price is around 1.1 million.

I’ll try to compare it with Qashqai, although it’s difficult to do so, because... different configurations and it's hard to compare prices for these cars. It feels like in comparable configurations with the condition of any trade-ins, the difference is 200 thousand rubles (for Nissans there are now very worthy discounts from the “full” price list).

Objectively, the Creta is a cheaper car than the Qashqai.

Externally, I like it, the color is blue, I generally like this Hyundai color.

In terms of dimensions, the creta is slightly smaller than the Qashqai (larger only in

height), the inside is parity, and the trunk feels a little smaller, which

confirmed by the passport difference of 30 liters. Overall the trunk is adequate.

There is a certain comparative budget feeling in the cabin, but this is already in the “I’m snickering” area. Gray, echoing plastic, narrow-width doors. In terms of quality, plastic, and color, the interior was more reminiscent of Test's Gilly Emgrand than Qashqai. But at the same time, outwardly everything looks quite decent, if you don’t touch, chew or tap.

The body paint is quite insufficient. The door and trunk openings are not painted very well, shagreen is visible, there is no varnish, and the primer shows through the paint.

I don’t know how it’s going, I’ll try to ask for a ride later. Relatives are happy, compare with Qashqai and find advantages :) I left the car salon for summer tires, it’s far from spring in Moscow now, I wouldn’t risk riding like that, but there are hopes for quick warming and massive snow melting, so I won’t be buying tires this season.

Overall, considering the price, I think the offering is decent for the crossover class and overall I can understand why this car is selling well. For this money you can’t buy much new, but adjusted for “a car is not a luxury” as a means of transportation with increased ground clearance Creta should perform quite adequately.