If my choice surprises you, I will explain: as of December 2016, this modification was one of the most popular. The starting price of a 1.6-liter mono-drive with hydromechanics did not exceed a million rubles, which turned out to be a success from the point of view of the buyer's psychology. But those wishing to purchase an all-wheel drive crossover until last week had to overpay for a 150-horsepower two-liter engine. The price of such versions steadily rushed to a million and a quarter. And here not everyone retained interest in Crete.
At the dealership, they gave me a completely new crossover in Marina Blue color (surcharge for any color, except white, - 5000 rubles) in the Comfort package. The Advanced package (heated rear row, steering wheel and windshield, rear-view camera, leather steering wheel and Supervision dashboard) for fifty thousand rubles went to the test Crete as an option. Then - before the New Year holidays - the cost of such a car was 1,054,900 rubles. Today for a similar one will have to pay nearly 1.1 million. Nevertheless, given the level of equipment of Crete and the price lists of the main ones, the pricing does not cause protest.
But the interior at the first meeting seems too simple. There is not a single gram of soft plastic, there is no automatic driver's glass closer and there is no banal illumination of the passenger control keys. And yes - the 5-inch touchscreen of the head unit is disastrously small by modern standards. As a result, just the thought that 22 thousand people could not be so harshly mistaken somehow suppresses the skepticism that is arising in me.
The first kilometers also do not cause much delight: the steering wheel seems pinched (and it really is), the noise from the engine after four thousand revolutions is more distinct than we would like. And although the suspensions perfectly work out any irregularities, and the 123-horsepower 1.6-liter aspirated engine in fact turns out to be not so "dead", I still wonder: is this really the best crossover for about a million rubles? I am perplexed and have no idea how much I will become attached to this car during our two-month test.
The steering wheel is heated around the entire circumference. Seat heaters - fire. In all senses. There is enough space in the back for a comfortable fit of two tall passengers. And with the rear seat folded down, you can easily transport three adult bicycles here - with the front wheels removed, of course. Ultimately, in 60 days, I have never found myself in a situation in which I could be disappointed in Crete's capabilities. She started up in any frost, warmed up and delivered from one point to another with more than adequate comfort. With any luggage. Is that on days of snowfall a little was not enough.
In contrast, Creta perfectly digests 92nd gasoline: no hints of detonation, no drawdown in dynamics and no increase in fuel consumption. In the city, a 1.6-liter engine burns a little over nine liters per hundred in four "boilers", while driving on the highway the family is content. And if you try - six and a half.
Of course, during the test, the interior plastic did not become soft, the diagonal of the touchscreen of the multimedia system did not increase by a millimeter. However, in the absence of serious minuses, you simply stop paying attention to these little things. In addition, the thought that from the point of view of Crete it should also not be a problem is warming. Here is the simplest atmospheric engine, a classic hydromechanical automatic ... And if we talk about the 1.6-liter version - a simple, like two rubles, rear beam.
It was sad to part with Hyundai. So in return, I asked the dealership for a 2.0-liter all-wheel drive Creta - for another three months. For contrast. How much more dynamic is it? How much more voracious? Is it more interesting to drive due to the multi-link rear suspension?
Looking ahead, I will say that the answers to all these questions were not as straightforward as they might seem at first glance. And I will definitely tell you everything in detail in the very near future. Both on the website and on the pages of the magazine.
➖ Build quality
➖ The appearance of rust on chips
➖ Frequent problems with the lock and tailgate
➖ High gas mileage
➖ Crickets in the cabin
➖ Rut Sensitivity
➖ Small glove compartment
pros
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Suspension
➕ Good brakes
➕ Decent equipment even in the basic configuration
The pros and cons of the 2018-2019 Hyundai Creta in a new body are revealed based on feedback from the owners. More detailed advantages and disadvantages of Hyundai Creta with mechanics, automatic transmission and 4x4 all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:
Reviews
The main thing is clearance! I stopped looking closely at every pebble on the road. The larger wheels add comfort when driving on rough roads. I don't have to look out from behind the wheel onto the road (even with my rather big height). Pleased when going out into the nature - even with front-wheel drive, you can drive where the road was previously closed.
A little more detail about the expense, since it 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 thousand winter (though in our area last winter was warm) the flow rate was 9.4-9 liters per hundred city-highway about 50:50. It seemed a lot, but spring came, the run-in ended and the flow rate dropped to 8 liters.
There are several reasons to forget about dynamic driving. Somewhat dissatisfied with the automatic transmission algorithm. During prolonged climbs (or overtaking), you almost always have to use manual mode, since the machine engages a lower gear early and then, apart from the roar of the engine, there is little sense.
In general, I like the car. Despite the simple interior and average appearance, Hyundai Greta is one of those that are larger inside than outside (thanks to the designers), while not annoying even with small jambs. And ... This is a car rather for the city, for traffic jams, for a leisurely drive. Such a workhorse for every day.
Vladimir, a review about Hyundai Greta 1.6 on a front-wheel drive machine.
I drove at night in normal conditions without rain, without collisions and splashing headlights - the light on Crete is very weak. This is the first problem. The second - the car (in my opinion) is light, holds the road in principle, but due to poor lighting it flew into a frozen roadside track, it's good that there was a low speed, pulls off and jumps. The feeling of an unbalanced car is present, maybe it's a matter of habit, I don't know.
At low speeds in the snow, this ease, even in a thrill, paddles normally and skids a little, if you add, but stabilization, in principle, keeps it without interference by the steering wheel. It works quite often. The engine is not particularly run-in, but it gave heat when overtaking. Frankly, the engine is weak. Maybe for now.
The machine heats up quickly and efficiently. I put 23 in the book, and forgot (climate). True, with frosts in minus 20-30, it tightens the windows when driving for a long distance, you turn it on to normal mode, it passes. We'll see how the condo and the climate will work in the summer. The ergonomics of the cabin is generally normal. The doors do not close the first time, maybe from frost.
Owner's review of Hyundai Creta 2.0 with automatic and all-wheel drive
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In the first week, there was a knock in the trunk, did not find it until I got everything out of the trunk, including the shelves and the spare wheel. Found clatter in the trunk lock ... I turned to the dealer, pulled up - corrected.
The second week, the next day after visiting the dealer, the tire pressure sensor caught fire, checked that the pressure was normal. I drove a couple of days more - I again clinked the trunk lock and gradually stopped closing from the first, second or fifth time. I visited the dealer, changed the lock, did something with the tire pressure sensors, the lamp stopped burning
On a run of 1,300 km, the consumption gradually decreased from run-in 18-20 to 10.2 on the highway at 100/120 and to 12-14 in the city. And yes, guys, this is 95 G drive)) Mileage 4,000 km, no more problems.
Of the minuses of Hyundai Creta, I note that both the engine and the interior quickly cool down, not tightness - it comes through from the windows when the directly throws out the ruts,
there is no lumbar support - the back gets tired after 400 km of the track, the audio is very mediocre, it is treated with a minimum of head replacement.Nikita, a review of the Hyundai Creta 2.0 with a front-wheel drive automatic machine.
123 forces are quite enough for city driving, it is foolish to expect any unrealistic acceleration rates from an urban crossover. In conditions of driving with smooth acceleration on the streets, this engine is enough for the eyes. The 6-speed mechanics turned out to be cool and comfortable - a short stroke, precise shifting and electronic assistants do their job.
It turns out that you seem to be on the manual transmission, and the car still does not give full control over itself, 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 to get used to is the electronic gas pedal, the delay of which is felt for about a second.
Well, the appearance, it is determined for each in its own way. For example, I really like her. Strong and dashing 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 Hyundai Creta 1.6 on the mechanics
Video review about Hyundai Creta
The suspension is moderately stiff. In my memory, of the crossovers with a similar wheelbase, the softest is 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 the previous Hyundai). Small irregularities go well, speed bumps are not very good, if you go at a speed of more than 30 km / h. Large holes depending on speed. Small - normal, medium.
The steering wheel of Kreta obeys well, does not heel - the handling is at the average level of C-class cars of the Focus type, which is very good. The steering wheel itself is light, at speed it becomes heavier, but non-linear, i.e. already at low speed it becomes quite heavy. It is light only in the parking lot and when driving at speeds up to 10 km / h. Noise isolation is average, very quiet at low speeds, then mediocre.
The engine follows the gas pedal well up to 60-80 km / h. Then he starts to dull. Above 100-120 km / h it is already starting to howl. The box, again up to these speeds, works just fine. All this points to the urban essence of the car - it is good to drive on city roads of average lousy and not too fast. Ideal for Moscow and the region.
The interior design, dashboard is simple but cute. Like all Hyundai, Creta has a very good appetite. The track is 9 liters, the city with traffic jams and warming up - 13 liters. Well, this is a fee for an atmospheric engine, vigorous starts from a traffic light and a classic automatic machine - you can't go anywhere. The brakes are again average - not sharp, but informative, though somewhere from the middle of the brake pedal travel.
The build quality of the car is normal, but the disease with the closing of the fifth door is present - you have to slam hard. I really do not recommend refueling 92 and saving on engine oil (take Total Quartz) - because of this, seizures in the cylinders may appear in two-liter engines.
Owner review Hyundai Greta 1.6 automatic transmission with front-wheel drive
12.04.2018
The Korean company Hyundai has become popular among motorists due to the use of low-maintenance power units with balanced technical characteristics. Each model has unique motors, developed and manufactured in our own production facilities. Creta's line of crossovers is no exception. Consumers are offered such Hyundai Creta engines as:
- 1.6 MPI;
- 2.0 MPI.
Each of them runs on gasoline fuel. In addition, they are characterized by both positive aspects and disadvantages. There is a constant discussion in the community regarding the possibility of using other engine options. There is a need to use diesel-fueled engines, or examples with a turbocharger. On the other hand, what is currently available has long been familiar to domestic owners of other car models of the Korean brand. The modernization of the design has led to an increase in competitiveness, while maintaining the simplicity and reliability - something that is appreciated by Russian drivers.
1.6 MPI
The presented motor is part of the Gamma line with the designation G4FG. It is the most popular and best-selling Creta 1.6 engine, which is used in parallel in a number of other vehicle models. The line, although it cannot boast of the highest power indicators, was not taken as a basis by the engineers. The management set before them a fundamentally different task - to provide a "golden mean" between noise, performance, dimensions, environmental performance and economy. According to critics, the specialists were able to more than successfully cope with their mission.
The 1.6-liter Gamma G4FG engine is not a fundamentally new development of the Korean manufacturer's engineering laboratory. The basis is taken by another, no less popular Hyundai Gamma G4FC engine, which is very popular among Solaris owners. As for the performance indicators, given the displacement, they are more than good - in stock it is 123 horsepower. Traction - 155 Nm.
Hyundai 1.6 G4FG engine
If we consider the technological features of the presented engines, it is important to note here that the engineers decided to use a cylinder block made of aluminum. The design includes two DOHC overhead camshafts. The gas distribution mechanism works thanks to a chain with a sufficiently high resource. The fuel system includes a multipoint injection system consisting of a rail and an injector. The intake mechanism is equipped with a constant variable valve timing system, called the abbreviation CVVT. The ignition system differs from that on some other engines in that the coils are now located separately - each of them is responsible for only one cylinder. As for the cylinders themselves, each of them received four valves.
An interesting decision was made for hydraulic lifters. They are now completely absent. An alternative is the gap adjustment system, which is mechanically adjusted every 90 thousand kilometers. The use of these technological solutions had a positive effect on the production of balanced engines capable of demonstrating a good safety margin, unpretentiousness, and also the ability of Hyundai Kreta to “digest” 92nd gasoline. Most importantly, the 1.6-liter engine has a moderate appetite.
The G4FG has a number of unique features. If we consider the key features, it is again worth highlighting the CVVT system, but here it is installed at the outlet and at the inlet immediately. Keeping the ECU from Bosch allowed for improved performance through some tweaking of the software. In total, the 129-horsepower motor is enough to comfortably ride around the city. But for those who find the 1.6-liter engine sluggish, it is highly recommended to pay attention to the two-liter version.
2.0 MPI
The Creta Nu G4NA 2.0 2.0 liter engine is not new. This is a significantly modified version of the two-liter aspirated G4KD. Initially, it was neither powerful nor economical. However, there were no complaints about him either. Nu G4NA 2.0 was first introduced in 2013. As for the design, we have in front of us the same two-liter naturally aspirated engine, built on the basis of an aluminum cylinder block. The gas distribution mechanism has a chain drive. In parallel, a two-shaft head and hydraulic valve lifters are mounted. As a result, the use of the latter allows drivers to eliminate the need to constantly check and adjust them. On the other hand, there were some peculiarities.
Hyundai Nu G4NA 2.0 engine
As in the case of the 1.6-liter version, the CVVT system is also dual, that is, it is present at the inlet and outlet. The fuel system is of the greatest interest. For Russian consumers, the manufacturer will initiate the supply of vehicles with conventional distributed injection. European buyers are more fortunate because they get direct injection engines and a modified CVVT system, where you can quickly adjust the height to which the valves are raised. As in the case of the less powerful version, the Kreta 2.0 power unit also supports the ability to run on 92 gasoline.
The intrigue has developed with the performance indicators. In the passport documentation, it ranges from 164 to 167 hp. For Russian consumers, the figures are more modest - 150 hp. There is a reasonable explanation for this - the owners will not have to spend more money on tax payments. On the other hand, the decrease in performance is caused only by the software. You may ask - what does all this mean for the client, how can this data affect him? Everything is very simple - the buyer receives a car with a power lower than the declared one. If necessary, using a banal chip system, you can raise 14-17 forces without technical adjustments, while not being afraid that such changes will negatively affect the state of the power plant.
Based on the above, it can be noted that the power units of the Crete are characterized by good indicators of power and efficiency. On the one hand, a potential buyer has an opportunity to choose in favor of economy or dynamics. On the other hand, if you like the two-liter engine more, you can significantly increase the dynamic characteristics with a simple chip. If fuel consumption is more important, it is better to pay attention to the smaller 1.6 MPI model.
Slightly inferior to him in size. The length of the car body is 4270 mm, width - 1780 mm, height - 1630 mm, wheelbase - 2590 mm. The trunk of the model holds a minimum of 402 liters, the maximum (with the rear seats folded down) is 1396 liters. The clearance of Hyundai Greta is 190 mm, the overhangs are quite short - each 840 mm.
There are no surprises in the line of crossover engines - two gasoline "aspirated" engines from the Hyundai Motor Company. The starting unit is a 1.6 MPI unit with 123 hp. (151 Nm), which are equipped with the same and. Under the hood, the Hyundai Greta motor works in conjunction with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-range automatic. Both versions are front-wheel drive.
The 1.6-liter engine is accompanied by a "four" 2.0 D-CVVT with a return of 149.6 hp. (192 Nm). The engine is only mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, but you can choose between front- or all-wheel drive configurations. The version with plug-in all-wheel drive is equipped with a rear independent multi-link, while the rest of the modifications have a semi-independent torsion beam at the rear.
None of the variations of the 2018-2019 Hyundai Creta spoils the dynamics. The most promising triumvirate in this regard - the 2.0 + 6АКПП + front-wheel drive engine - accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 10.7 seconds. All other versions are slower than 11 seconds.
Hyundai Greta's fuel consumption varies in the range of 7-8 liters. The most economical modification is formed by a tandem of a 1.6-liter engine and a 6MKPP.
Full specifications Hyundai Greta 2016-2017
| Parameter | Hyundai Greta 1.6 123 hp | Hyundai Greta 2.0 150 hp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||||
| Engine series | Gamma | Nu | ||
| engine's type | petrol | |||
| Injection type | distributed | |||
| Pressurization | No | |||
| Number of cylinders | 4 | |||
| Arrangement of cylinders | inline | |||
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | |||
| Volume, cubic meters cm. | 1591 | 1999 | ||
| Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm | 77 x 85.4 | 81.0 x 97.0 | ||
| Power, h.p. (at rpm) | 123 (6400) | 150 (6200) | ||
| Torque, N * m (at rpm) | 151 (4850) | 192 (4500) | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Drive unit | front | front | full | |
| Transmission | 6MKPP | 6АКПП | 6АКПП | |
| Suspension | ||||
| Front suspension type | independent MacPherson type | |||
| Rear suspension type | semi-dependent | independent, multi-link | ||
| Brake system | ||||
| Front brakes | ventilated disc | |||
| Rear brakes | disk | |||
| Steering | ||||
| Amplifier type | hydraulic | electric | ||
| Tires and rims | ||||
| Tire size | 205/65 R16 | |||
| Disk size | n / a | |||
| Fuel | ||||
| Fuel type | AI-92 | |||
| Environmental class | Euro 5 | |||
| Tank volume, l | 55 | |||
| Fuel consumption | ||||
| Urban cycle, l / 100 km | 9.0 | 9.2 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Country cycle, l / 100 km | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Combined cycle, l / 100 km | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| dimensions | ||||
| Number of seats | 5 | |||
| Number of doors | 5 | |||
| Length, mm | 4270 | |||
| Width, mm | 1780 | |||
| Height, mm | 1630 | |||
| Wheelbase, mm | 2590 | |||
| Front wheel track (16 ″ / 17 ″), mm | 1557/1545 | |||
| Rear wheel track (16 ″ / 17 ″), mm | 1570/1558 | 1568/1556 | ||
| Front overhang, mm | 840 | |||
| Rear overhang, mm | 840 | |||
| Trunk volume (min / max), l | 402/1396 | |||
| Ground clearance (clearance), mm | 190 | |||
| Weight | ||||
| Curb, kg | n / a | |||
| Full, kg | n / a | |||
| Dynamic characteristics | ||||
| Maximum speed, km / h | 169 | 183 | 179 | |
| Acceleration time to 100 km / h, s | 12.3 | 12.1 | 10.7 | 11.3 |
Hyundai Creta 1.6 at the moment it is offered with a 6-speed manual or 6-band automatic. The power of the gasoline aspirated is 123 hp. Structurally, the 1.6 liter Hyundai Creta engine is very similar to the same engine on the Hyundai Solaris. However, there is one important difference. Solaris 1.6 has a variable valve timing system on the intake shaft, while the Creta engine has a phase shifter on both the intake and exhaust shafts. That is, this engine has a double variable valve timing system. The power supply system is a conventional distributed injection. Especially for Russia, the engine was adapted for AI-92 gasoline.
Creta 1.6 engine from the so-called Gamma series. The inline 4-cylinder engine has 16 valves and timing chain drive... The power unit does not have hydraulic compensators. Valves must be adjusted after 100,000 kilometers. The resource of the timing chain is very high and often nurses more than 300 thousand kilometers. The engine cylinder block is aluminum. Assembling the engine for Hyundai Creta in China at the Beijing Hyundai Motor plant.
Hyundai Creta 1.6 engine, fuel consumption, dynamics
- Working volume - 1591 cm3
- Number of cylinders / valves - 4/16
- Cylinder diameter - 77 mm
- Piston stroke - 85.4 mm
- Power h.p. - 123 at 6300 rpm
- Torque - 151 Nm at 4850 rpm
- Compression ratio - 11
- Timing drive - chain
- Maximum speed - 169 kilometers per hour (with automatic transmission 169 km / h)
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 12.3 seconds (with automatic transmission 12.1 seconds)
- Fuel consumption in the city - 9 liters (with automatic transmission 9.2 liters)
- Combined fuel consumption - 7 liters (with automatic transmission 7.1 liters)
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.8 liters (with automatic transmission 5.9 liters)
When tuning the engine, Hyundai engineers shifted the torque curve down. After all, the crossover is on average 250 kilograms heavier than the same Solaris, and the designers were looking for a compromise between dynamics and fuel consumption.
It is worth noting that the service life of the power unit is quite high. And the engine itself is unpretentious in terms of fuel quality. Another feature can be considered that, together with a modern 6-speed automatic transmission, it was possible to maintain good dynamics and acceptable fuel consumption.
