➖ 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 box
pros
➕ Spacious interior
➕ Suspension
➕ Good brakes
➕ Decent equipment even in the basic configuration
The pros and cons of the Hyundai Creta 2018-2019 in a new body are revealed based on the reviews of the owners. More detailed advantages and disadvantages of Hyundai Creta with mechanics, automatic and 4x4 all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:
Reviews
The main thing — clearance! I stopped looking at every pebble on the road. Large diameter wheels add comfort when driving on bad roads. I don’t have to look out from behind the wheel onto the road (even with my rather big height). I was pleased when leaving for nature - even on the front-wheel drive you can drive where the road was previously closed.
A little more detail about the expense, as it excites many. We can say that he is happy. It all depends on the driving style of a 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) consumption was 9.4-9 liters per hundred city-highway approximately 50:50. It seemed a lot, but spring came, the run-in ended and the flow dropped to 8l.
It is worth forgetting about dynamic driving, and there are several reasons for this. Somewhat dissatisfied with the algorithm of the automatic transmission. During long climbs (or overtaking), you almost always have to use manual mode, since the machine shifts downshift 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, the Hyundai Greta is one of those that are larger inside than outside (praise to the designers), so far it does not annoy even small jambs. And … This car is more for the city, for traffic jams, for a leisurely ride. Such a workhorse for every day.
Vladimir, a review about the Hyundai Greta 1.6 on a front-wheel drive machine.
I drove at night in normal conditions without rain, without meeting and spraying headlights - the light on Crete is very weak. This is the first problem. The second - the car (my opinion) is light, it holds the road in principle, but due to poor lighting it flew into a frozen roadside rut, it’s good that there was a low speed, it pulls 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 lightness is even a buzz, it rows normally and skids a little, if you add it, but the stabilization, in principle, keeps it without the intervention of the steering wheel. It works quite often. The engine is not particularly run-in, but gave heat when overtaking. Frankly, the engine is weak. Maybe for now.
The car heats up quickly and efficiently. I put 23 on the book, and forgot (climate). True, with frosts of minus 20-30, it tightens the windows when driving for a long distance, you turn it on to the normal mode, it passes. How the air conditioning and climate will work in the summer, we'll see. With the ergonomics of the cabin as a whole is 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, I did not find it until I got everything out of the trunk, including the shelves and the spare tire. I found a rattling in the trunk lock ... I turned to the dealer, pulled it up - corrected it.
The second week, the next day after visiting the dealer, the tire pressure sensor caught fire, checked, the pressure is normal. Proezdil a couple of days — again clattered trunk lock and gradually stopped closing from the first, second, 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 the run-in 18-20 to 10.2 on the highway in the 100/120 mode and to 12-14 in the city. And yes, guys, this is a 95 G drive)) Mileage of 4,000 km, no more problems.
Of the disadvantages of the Hyundai Creta, I note that both the engine and the interior cool down quickly, not tightness - it bleeds from the windows in the closed state, when the seats are reclined, the blowing in the trunk is very noticeable, a lot of crickets, in the cold the trunk lock clicks, traffic safety on the highway is low - from ruts straight throws,
there is no lumbar support - the back gets tired after 400 km of the track, the audio is very mediocre, it is treated at least by replacing the head.Nikita, a review about the Hyundai Creta 2.0 with a front-wheel drive automatic.
123 forces is enough for driving around the city, it’s stupid to expect some unrealistic acceleration indicators from an urban crossover. In conditions of driving with smooth accelerations on the streets, this engine is enough for the eyes. The 6-speed manual turned out to be cool and comfortable - a short stroke, clear shifts and electronic assistants do their job.
It turns out that you seem to be on a manual transmission, but the car still does not give you full control over yourself, but to call it a minus is complete nonsense. You just sit down and go, getting used to everything in a matter of minutes. The only thing you need to get used to is the electronic gas pedal, the delay of which is felt for about a second.
Well, appearance, it is determined for each in its own way. I, for one, like her very much. 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 behind - I still don’t understand how they were able to achieve such a result.
Feedback from the owner of the Hyundai Creta 1.6 on the mechanics
Video review of the Hyundai Creta
Suspension moderately hard. In my memory, of the crossovers with a similar wheelbase, the softest is the Qashqai, the hardest is the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Crete 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 very good if you drive at a speed of more than 30 km / h. Large holes depending on the speed. On a small - normal, medium.
Steering wheel Crete obeys well, does not heel - handling at an average level of cars of the C-class such as Focus, which is very good. The steering wheel itself is light, it gets heavier at speed, but non-linearly, i.e. already at low speed 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, at low speeds it is very quiet, then mediocre.
The engine follows the gas pedal well somewhere up to 60-80 km / h. Then it starts to fade. Over 100-120 km / h is already beginning to howl. The box, again, up to these speeds works just fine. All this points to the urban nature of the car - it is good to drive on city roads of average scall and not too fast. For Moscow and the region - ideal.
Interior design, dashboard is simple but nice. Like all Hyundais, Creta has a very good appetite. The track is 9 liters, the city with traffic jams and warm-ups is 13 liters. Well, this is a fee for an atmospheric engine, peppy starts from a traffic light and a classic automatic machine - you can’t get anywhere. The brakes are again average - not sharp, but informative, though somewhere in the middle of the brake pedal stroke.
The build quality of the car is normal, but there is a disease with closing the fifth door - you have to clap hard. I really don’t recommend refueling with 92 and saving on engine oil (take Total Quartz) - because of this, two-liter engines may experience scuffing in the cylinders.
Owner review Hyundai Greta 1.6 automatic transmission with front-wheel drive
Hyundai Creta- Solaris among crossovers. It is inexpensive when compared with competitors, the cost of the minimum configuration on the market is 800 thousand rubles, the “maximum speed” will cost 1.2 million rubles. The crossover is pleasant to look at, outwardly the model is practically no different from its fellow tribesmen, at least for the worse. Good quality finishing materials, comfort and ergonomics are provided. However, there are several significant “BUTs” that make the operation of the Korean crossover a real nightmare and a big disappointment for the newly minted Crete owners.
We have collected some of the most egregious facts that indicate that a crossover from Korea is far from the best option to buy.
1. Hyundai Creta body rots!
Photo taken from www.drive2.ru
The first and most terrifying fact about the Hyundai Creta is that its body rots just months after leaving the assembly line! What a news!
A considerable number of motorists who managed to take possession of the crossover spoke about this fact, and what they said was shocking, they simply could not believe it. Nevertheless, all the stories turned out to be true, a number of automotive publications that you can trust wrote about this, including information that was published on the magazine's website. "Behind the wheel".
According to data from the forums, from a quarter to a third of owners have encountered this unpleasant ailment. And it would be nice if the bottom of the car was covered with rust, at least you can “catch” it. But traces of metal decomposition appeared on the body panels and even on the roof!!! How is that? You can read more about the study in the article "Why do the new Hyundai Creta rust - investigation "Behind the wheel""
And in order not to slander the Korean automaker, we note that according to official data, car owners who have encountered a rust problem on Hyundai Creta are very few, 1 percent will not be typed.
Therefore, you should not panic. However, it is best to keep in mind that there is a similar problem.
In order not to tarnish its reputation, Hyundai will change the necessary technical processes (or has already made changes) for any reason, and new batches will get rid of an unpleasant ailment. But the residue will remain...
2. Crossover with a 1.6 liter engine, automatic and all-wheel drive has slurred dynamics
The second unfortunate disappointment of the owners is that the Creta, equipped with a 1.6 liter engine, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, does not go at all. For example, the following review https://www.zr.ru/cars/hyundai/-/creta/reviews/
We note right away that this is almost the maximum configuration and it costs more than 1.1 million rubles.
According to the passport, acceleration is 13.1 seconds, not fast, but it would seem that you can live, because we don’t take a sports car. In life, everything turned out to be somewhat worse (according to the forum users), since acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is not the only mode of movement in real road conditions, much more often you need to quickly accelerate from 3rd, 4th gear and here everything turns out to be quite bad. A car with a 123 horsepower engine does not pull out, acceleration is sleepy and does not quite fit the realities of modern road life.
However, the disease is treated very simply, take a model with a 2.0 liter engine, overpay a little (60-100 thousand rubles), but immediately raise the safety of operation by a few points up.
P.S. People's opinions about the dynamics in the discussions differ. For some, power and high-torque is enough and they do not understand the essence of the claims of other owners. Forum club-creta.ru
3. Minimum equipment - no, no!
Hyundai differs from many in a fairly budget approach to pricing, but according to the old and unkind tradition, if you want to buy a car as cheaply as possible, do not do it, otherwise you will lose. For 800 thousand rubles in the Start package, you will get a kind of crossover with a mono-wheel drive on the front axle, two frontal airbags, 16” steel wheels and a set of “options” that even Lada Kalina has, like classic electric windows, central locking and immobilizer.
Tell me honestly, would you buy a completely "naked" car for 800 thousand? Well, this is a crossover, whatever one may say, and not a car of the brand. With all due respect to the efforts of the domestic auto industry to get out of the impenetrable dense darkness. In this, our fellows inspire optimism.
4. Creta is expensive
Yes, we say that the crossover is budget, read, inexpensive. But if we discard the minimum configuration and choose a more or less worthy one, it turns out that it is better to purchase a model from only 1 million rubles. ONE MILLION Carl!
How is that? It is not expensive?! Expensive of course.
We understand that the crossover has always been an expensive pleasure and the manufacturer cannot sell its products at a loss, but ... Creta is really an expensive model from Hyundai in the budget segment.
5. Buying queues
At the same time, to buy Creta will have to wait. The wait will be long. In some regions, the queue is scheduled for almost six months. This is both a merit and a mistake of the manufacturer. On the one hand, the excitement is crazy, people want to get their hands on Creta, on the other hand, it would not hurt to arrange deliveries or production in a larger volume. Discussion on the forum www.hyundai-creta2.ru
This was the top 5 most egregious Hyundai Creta facts. Of course, car owners will still find a bunch of flaws or just taste flaws in the car, and forums are full of discussions of this kind. We will not list negative reviews, because in our opinion, this will already be nit-picking.
What do we want to say with this material? There are no perfect cars. They do not exist in nature, even ultra-reliable Toyotas break down. Remember after 7 years of operation. But in pursuit of imaginary savings, it’s better to slow down and think about whether it’s worth getting a loan or giving away money accumulated over the years to buy a crossover, but in fact an ordinary city car named Crete? Maybe it's better to take a brand new Solaris of the second generation, a bestseller of the Russian market, proven, honed over the years of release, and not to know the troubles? Or do you still think that it is worth overpaying for the all-terrain qualities of the Creta crossover? You decide.
According to statistics, crossovers are the most popular type of car in Russia, and a budget crossover is the dream of almost every second driver. Therefore, the Hyundai Creta model, which first appeared on the Russian market in 2016, was eagerly awaited by many.
Let's discuss whether the Korean crossover lived up to expectations. What is good Hyundai Greta, and also what flaws And weak spots does this model have?
List of obvious advantages
Price
Hyundai Creta confidently overtook its competitors at the price of a budget version of the model. This is perhaps the best price for a car of this quality on the market. You can buy a crossover from 789,000 rubles, while the main competitor in the Renault Kaptur class offers customers its car from 879,000 rubles, Kia Sportage - from 1,179,000 rubles, and Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota require more for the basic versions of their models. more. Prices are presented according to official dealers for 2017.
Equipment
Paradoxically, but the equipment of the car is both a plus and a minus. The disadvantage is that most even standard, at first glance, options are present only in the latest version. But we'll talk about this below. In the meantime, let's discuss the technical equipment of the top configuration.
In the maximum version of the model, the car owner is provided with the following options:
- Starting the engine with a button;
- Leather seats;
- All-wheel drive clutch lock;
- Electric power steering;
- Descent assistance system;
- Hill Start Assist.
The latest technology allows you to climb the mountain unhindered with a slope of 50⁰. At the same time, you can stop, stand for a few seconds and continue moving freely. This option, as well as the system "Era of GLONASS", which allows you to call for help in case of an accident, is included in the basic configuration of the car. The clutch lock function will fully reveal the capabilities of the Greta as a crossover. With its help, you will confidently overcome a washed-out dirt road. Greta's cross-country ability is very similar to Renault Kaptur, the main competitor in the class and price range of the Korean.
Salon
Compared to Renault Kaptur and Duster, the Korean crossover wins both in terms of aesthetics and in terms of interior comfort. Inside Greta, you feel like driving a European car. Although the plastic is inexpensive, the finish is attractive, and the embossed surface of the dashboard even makes it look like leather.
The steering wheel is adjustable not only in height, but also in reach. Although this option is presented only in the maximum version, Kaptur even in the top configuration no calibration provided departure. The seats can also be adjusted in height, reach and angle. Such a versatile setting allows the driver to feel comfortable behind the wheel of a car, and the lateral support of the seats securely fixes the body in turns. Separately, I would like to note the sound insulation, which is much better in Hyundai.
In terms of trunk volume, the “Korean” is ahead of Kaptur: 431 liters versus 378 liters. Moreover, Greta has a full-size wheel under the trunk, while Kaptur has only a dokatka. But Hyundai loses in this indicator to the front-wheel drive version of the Duster, where the trunk volume is 475 liters, and for the all-wheel drive it is 408 liters. But the clear leader in terms of capacity was Kia with a volume of 491 liters.
Driving sensations
What is good Hyundai Greta, so it is a combination of dynamics and smoothness. Here, a 6-speed automatic box, which comes on crossovers with a 2-liter engine, played a role. Thanks to a perfectly tuned gear ratio, the car accelerates faster and more confidently.
Not to mention the steering wheel calibration. At low speeds, it is softer, and when you press the gas pedal, it becomes harder. This distribution of effort allows you to better feel the road.
Although Greta is based on the Solaris, she doesn't have the same suspension issues as her big brother. The multi-link chassis of the Hyundai Creta quietly swallows all the bumps in the road, allowing passengers to feel comfortable, as if they were in the cabin of an expensive German car. Something similar happens behind the wheel of Duster - this Frenchman also confidently absorbs bumps and freely cuts through dirt roads. And Kaptur engineers cannot boast of such a thing. Their suspension is more sensitive. According to this indicator, the new Sportage was unpleasantly surprised, which overcomes the terrain even harder than its opponents, although it goes far ahead in terms of cost.
Disadvantages and weaknesses
The most striking disadvantage of this model is the configuration. Marketers of the Korean company interested the market with an incredibly low price - 749 thousand rubles (as of 2016). This is the initial cost of the budget version of Greta. But what can they offer for this price? In the basic configuration of the crossover, there is not even air conditioning, not to mention heated seats or a lift assist system. Even the original LED headlights, which give Hyundai modernity and style, come only in higher trim levels. According to this indicator, Renault confidently wins, where there is air conditioning, rear window heating, and an engine start button.
By the way, the maximum configuration of Greta is slightly higher. An all-wheel drive 2-liter crossover with the Comfort Plus package will cost 1,200 thousand rubles, and Renault with the same characteristics will cost 1,180 thousand rubles.
Unlike Greta, Kaptur manufacturers can offer four gearbox options - 5 and 6-speed manual, 4-level automatic and CVT. At Hyundai, things are easier with the transmission - a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. Due to the variator, Renault turned out to be a little more economical than its opponent. The difference of 1 liter is not high, but when calculated over thousands of kilometers, it becomes more noticeable. Many buyers in the Greta line are missing a complete set with a 2-liter engine and a manual transmission. In this regard, Renault Duster and Kaptur have a huge advantage.
Another disadvantage of Greta before the "French" is the clearance - 190 mm versus 204 mm for Kaptur and 210 mm for Duster. Given the larger size of the Renault wheels, Hyundai clearly loses off-road when it is possible to overcome steep bumps and slopes. And when installing steel crankcase protection, the clearance decreases by another 10-12 mm, which is comparable to the clearance of some sedans.
A clear drawback that many Creta users have noted is the lack of such a standard option as cruise control. Moreover, this function is not even in the latest configuration of the crossover, which costs almost 1.2 million. This fact surprised many car owners.
The weak points of the car are the immobilizer and automatic transmission. Many car owners are faced with a problem when starting the engine. They started it up every other time, and when they arrived at the official dealer, everything started to work. The problem is that the immobilizer and the fuel pump need to be given two or three seconds to check after inserting the key, and then turning it. Some car owners have fixed the problem by cleaning the contacts on the immobilizer.
Another weak point of the model is the finicky automatic, which seems to be more intolerant of slippage than others. With an untimely oil change, the clutch and friction donut wear out much faster. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of the fluid and replace it in a timely manner. The nuisance of the automatic transmission is also hydraulic plates, which quickly fail when overheated or low-quality oil. Moreover, for boxes of the type "L", "M" and "G" this element is not universal, and the driver will have to select the appropriate hydraulic plate for a specific transmission.
Summarize
Considering all of the above, we can say with confidence that the Hyundai Greta is a good crossover that turned out to be a worthy competitor to the Renault Kaptur, and in some respects even surpassed it. It is perfectly prepared for Russian roads and is well equipped from the technical side (except for the lack of cruise control). Compared to the Duster, it is slightly less passable, but more comfortable and technically equipped. And minor shortcomings before the Sportage fade against the backdrop of a huge difference in price.
Greta is a comfortable and modern car that performs well both on the highway and off-road. There is no dispute about tastes, but one thing is for sure - the Korean newcomer has already taken a niche in this segment and will continue to surprise consumers.
Today we will look at Hyundai Crete engines, which we will compare with each other and compare with competitors' engines.
The Korean concern "Hyundai" has established itself in the world market as a manufacturer of reliable power units. They are characterized by high service life, reliability and ease of use. Every new car that rolls off the production line gets an authentic motor, manufactured and assembled in-house. Korean engineers did not violate the established traditions and installed two gasoline engines on the Hyundai Greta car:
1. Power unit for 1.6 liters.
2. Motor power two liters.
Both engines are powered by AI-95. Moreover, a 1.6 liter engine can use AI-92 as fuel. It is clear that each has its own zest, but there are certain disadvantages.
As for the features and technical characteristics of the Hyundai Greta power units
The type of power plant designs is in-line. In both cases, the cylinders are located transversely. There are 4 of them, like valves. There is a difference between the engines in volume: 1.6 versus 2.0 liters.
The cylinder diameter of the lower power unit is 77 mm. In the two-liter version, this figure is at the level of 81 mm. In terms of compression, there are also differences of 10.3 versus 10.5 of a more powerful one.
The power figures are also different. The “little brother” is capable of delivering 151 Nm with a maximum power of 123 l / force. The two-liter version has 192 Nm. The power of the installation is at the level of 149.6 horses. Both designs are equipped with a distributive injection system.
Let's define the features of each unit and begin the review of the basic version.
Powertrain 1.6 MPI
The basic version of the engine is closely related to the Gamma family. She is known not only in Russia, but also throughout the post-Soviet space. The simplified version of the power plant in question has already been used on a number of Honda and Kia car models. Let's get acquainted with the distinctive features of the engine with a capacity of 123 l / force.
The cylinder block is made of lightweight aluminum alloy. Despite its low weight, it (the block) is considered very reliable.
The timing system uses a belt.
The injection system is equipped with a special fuel rail.
Engineers have defined an individual ignition coil for each cylinder.
The unit has 16 valves. Adjustment is carried out mechanically.
Simplicity and reliability - this is the feature of the 1.6-liter power plant.
According to experts and user reviews, the Creta 1.6 engine is very economical. As noted earlier, base 95 gasoline or 92 can be used as fuel.
If you stand still and do not improve the installation, then competitors will bypass you. The engineers of the Korean concern also understand this. So in the latest version of the crossover, certain changes have been made:
improved CWT phase adjustment system;
as for the technical characteristics of the motor. Passport engine power is 123 l / force with a unit volume of 1.6 liters;
the developers preferred an aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head;
a coil is used to supply ignition.
It is necessary to say about fuel consumption. Averaged at the level of 7 liters per hundred.
Power unit 2.0 MPI
This engine belongs to the Hyundai powertrain family and is considered a more advanced version. In his favor is the fact that he is operated on a crossover version with all-wheel drive. Although the total operating period is only 3 years. The features of the two-liter unit include the following. The use of a cylinder block, in the production of which light alloy metals are involved.
The chain drive serves 2 shafts at the same time.
The throughput and intake shaft aggregates with the CWT phase control system.
The power unit is equipped with a distribution injection system.
In version 2.0, the valve lifters are adjusted automatically.
The engine as fuel can "eat" 92 gasoline. This allows you to reduce (save) basic fuel consumption.
Note!
With the existing capacities of 164-167 mares, the Russians are offered only an installation with a capacity of 149.6 l / forces. The use of only one version is associated with legislation regarding the transport tax. But this fact in no way affected the dynamics of the car.
An intake tract geometry adjustment system is connected to the Crete 2.0 power plant.
Speaking about the positive aspects of power plants, you should not artificially raise them to the automobile Olympus. It is necessary to reveal the shortcomings, which we will try to do.
Disadvantages of power units 1.6 and 2.0 Hyundai Greta
Although the engines are assembled in China, there is no particular reason to worry about this. But, there are certain shortcomings somehow: the complexity of the recovery process (repair) and the low operating threshold. According to the official version, engines can operate within 180-200 thousand kilometers without major repairs. There is unofficial evidence that the operational life can be increased to 300 thousand with proper and regular maintenance. But, we will adhere to the official position of the Korean concern. According to experts, the price of cylinder blocks is too high. The working life of the parts is 250 thousand kilometers. And the cost reaches 80 thousand rubles. Consider the economy here.
Problems with sleeves made of cast iron. They are filled with liquid aluminum, and combined with the block design. What does this mean in practice? It is unrealistic to repair and / or change individual elements. Difficulties associated with an aluminum cylinder block. Yes, it is light and reliable - no doubt. But, at the same time, it cannot be squandered. The block wears out quickly. At the same time, its productivity is lost, and fuel consumption indicators increase. And most importantly: the cylinder block, made of aluminum, cannot be repaired.
A few words about competitors
A large company has gathered in this segment, which includes representatives of Renault Kaptur, Kia Soul, Skoda Yeti. Korean engines are considered leaders. This is due to the power and moderate consumption of gasoline. As well as the ability to vibrate with fuel using the AI-95 and AI-92. This fact can only amuse our compatriots.
But the developers made one significant mistake: they neglected the main thing - maintainability, chasing lightness and manufacturability.
Which of the above can be concluded
The 1.6-liter engine can be proud of its aluminum cylinder block, timing belt and injection system using an injector. In addition, the motor has a minimum fuel consumption: 7 liters per hundred.
The 2.0 engine is capable of aggregating with an all-wheel drive system. This puts it head and shoulders above its competitors. Fuel consumption is only 8 liters per 100 kilometers.
The Creta motor cannot be called an ideal creation of technical thought. Although it outperforms its closest competitors. The advantages of Korean motors are reliability, power and economy.
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The engine, as you know, is the heart of any car, so it is not surprising that in anticipation of the release of a novelty from the Korean company - Hyundai Creta - its future buyers paid special attention to the engines, suggesting how much they would satisfy their needs and whether they would become burdensome in operation. Some believed that completely new power units would be developed for the novelty, others objected, pointing to the likelihood of installing existing ones, but with their likely refinement and adaptation to the realities of Russia.
Hyundai Creta engines
And Hyundai, as usual, did not disappoint its fans. When choosing engines for the Hyundai Creta, preference was given to proven power units - Gamma G4FG and Nu G4NA. These nodes have proven themselves well in Russia. Their owners noted the absence of serious problems during operation on other models, and the efficiency of many pleased.
So far, nothing is known about diesel engines for the Hyundai Crete.
However, it cannot be said that the engines were left in their original form. Changes were made to their design that significantly improved technical characteristics, and with the power of a 2-liter engine, the situation is completely ambiguous.
At the moment, it is known that Hyundai Crete engines will be represented by two gasoline units:
However, there are active discussions about other options, the appearance of which under the hood of the crossover is quite likely. These can be either diesel versions (D4FB 1.6 l for 128 hp and D4FD 1.7 l for 136 hp), or a turbocharged gasoline version of the 1.6 GDI type, with direct fuel injection technology. The last unit may appear on the sports version of the SUV, if, of course, it “rolls” to Russia.
However, even the existing 2 engines are well known to Russian car owners for other Hyundai and KIA models, and a number of changes made to their design made these not the newest engines quite competitive, fully preserving their reliability and unpretentiousness, so valued in Russia.
Gamma G4FG engine
These are the most famous and common motors from Hyundai, which replaced the earlier family - the Hyundai Alpha type. This line is distinguished not by the highest, but quite decent, power, low noise level, small dimensions, and also good indicators of environmental cleanliness.
Engine Hyundai Creta type Gamma.
The Hyundai Creta Gamma G4FG engine was developed on the basis of the Gamma G4FC type engine, familiar to many from the most popular Solaris model. Power indicators, with a 1.6-liter displacement, are more than worthy - 123 hp. with., supplemented by a thrust of 155 Nm. The technological features of such engines are the use of an aluminum cylinder block, two camshafts, a chain in the gas distribution mechanism, distributed injection (injector and fuel rail), an intake CVVT complex (constant change in valve timing), separate ignition coils going to each cylinder, 4 -x valves per cylinder, as well as the absence of hydraulic compensators, instead of which a mechanical gap adjustment scheme was applied every 90,000 km.
In the design of the 1.6-liter Hyundai Creta engine, hydraulic lifters are not used.
Such technological solutions made it possible to create a wave of balanced motors, distinguished by reliability, unpretentiousness, the possibility of refueling AI-92, as well as economy. However, the use of these units for the Hyundai Crete was excluded due to insufficient power. On the other hand, the engines of the Gamma G4FC series became an excellent starting point for creating a more advanced type of Gamma G4FG, which were chosen for the Hyundai Creta.
The ECU from Bosh was kept, but its software was reconfigured.
Hyundai Creta Gamma G4FG engines differ in a number of features. The main feature is the same CVVT system, however, the crossover has it not only at the inlet, but also at the outlet. In addition, having retained the Bosch electronic control system, the Koreans have significantly improved its software, which has optimized the power indicators. As a result, future owners will receive Crete with a 129-horsepower engine. In general, for crossovers of this size, such a return is enough to keep up with city traffic, but lovers of dynamics are better off concentrating on a more powerful option.
The Gamma G4FG engine uses an upgraded CVVT system.
Specifications Hyundai Creta Gamma G4FG:
- Type of fuel - gasoline;
- Working volume - 1,591 cm³;
- Number of cylinders - 4;
- Number of valves - 16;
- Maximum power - 129 liters. With. at 6,300 rpm.
- Maximum torque - 150.7 Nm at 4,850 rpm.
Nu G4NA engine
This is a 2 liter engine. It replaced the simple 2-liter aspirated G4KD series. The latter was a completely ordinary power unit, not distinguished by either power or efficiency. On the other hand, there were no complaints about him either. But in 2013, a new engine was introduced - Nu G4NA 2.0.
Structurally, this is the same 2-liter aspirated with an aluminum cylinder block, a chain drive in the timing, a 2-shaft head, and also hydraulic valve compensators, as a result of which there is no need for periodic adjustment. However, there are a number of features.
Hyundai Creta Nu G4NA engine.
As in the Gamma G4FG type motor, a dual-CVVT scheme is used, duplicated at both the intake and exhaust. However, the most interesting situation has developed with the fuel system. For Russia, the Hyundai Creta 2.0 will be supplied with the usual distributed injection, although for Europe the GDI direct injection system and the CVVL system are used, which allows you to adjust the valve lift. Similar to the 1.6-liter engine, AI-92 refueling is allowed.
With such an engine, there is more confidence behind the wheel of the Hyundai Crete.
The most intriguing moment was with the power, which in the passport varies from 164 to 167 hp. s., while for Russia it is declared at 150 liters. with., to minimize the owner's expenses when paying tax. However, the Koreans did not go to reduce power, having achieved the desired performance through a different measurement technique. Thus, the buyer of a Hyundai Creta with a 2-liter engine will receive a car whose power is obviously higher than declared! Such news cannot but please lovers of dynamic driving.
Dual-CVVT - it is this complex that is used in the 2-liter Hyundai Crete engines.
Specifications Hyundai Creta Nu G4NA:
- Type of fuel - gasoline;
- Working volume - 1,999 cm³;
- Number of cylinders - 4;
- Number of valves - 16;
- Arrangement of cylinders - in-line;
- Maximum power - 149.6 liters. With. at 6,500 rpm.
- Maximum torque - 201 Nm at 4,800 rpm.
Criticism of Hyundai Crete engines
The main reason for complaints about Hyundai engines is the use of aluminum, rather than cast iron, in the manufacturing process of the cylinder block, due to its low weight and greater thermal conductivity. The softness of the metal and other factors are leveled by the formation of a hard layer on the surface of the cylinders, which is done in different ways. However, this decision means that the overhaul of the Hyundai Creta power unit by boring the cylinders and installing a set of repair pistons is simply excluded. And this is despite the fact that Hyundai used, it would seem, the most maintainable technology, which involves the use of cast-iron liners in an aluminum block.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks brought more than just benefits.
However, these are shells with thin walls, and they are cast into the thickness of the aluminum block. Thus, boring is not provided for by the design, which is only confirmed by the lack of repair piston kits on the market. If you read the reviews about the engine of the Gamma G4FG series, then you can see the complaints of the owners, who claim that the resource of the power unit is limited to 180,000 - 200,000 km, which is only enough for 5-6 years of driving, subject to the average mileage. Replacing the entire block will cost about 70,000 rubles. On the other hand, there is also data on a run of 300,000 km without complaints or complaints.
Similar repair kits for Hyundai Crete engines cannot be found.
Be that as it may, Hyundai Creta enters the market with excellent engines - not too complicated in terms of design, and at the same time possessing decent technical characteristics. And time will tell what kind of resource they actually have.
