The Hyundai Creta 2023 is a subcompact, five-seater crossover. Locally, this model has three different variants. There’s the GL MT, the GL IVT, and the GLS IVT. Their prices then range from Php 1,048,000 to Php 1,388,000.
Under the hood of the Creta is a 1.5-liter engine that produces up to 112 horsepower and 137Nm of torque. It is then paired to Hyundai’s proprietary intelligent variable transmission. Power is then sent to its front wheels.
Size-wise, this subcompact is 4,315mm long, 1,790mm wide, and 1,630mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,610mm, and it has a ground clearance of 200mm.
Locally, the Creta competes against the Toyota Raize, MG ZS, Kia Stonic, Honda HR-V, Geely Coolray, Changan CS35, Mazda CX-3, etc.
Launch
The 2023 Creta was launched together with Hyundai’s re-entry into the Philippine market under the management of Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc.
As of its launch, the Creta has three different trims. There’s the GLS IVT top-spec model, the GL IVT mid-spec model, and the entry-level GL MT.
Hyundai Creta 2023 Exterior
On the outside, the Creta 2023 either get halogen headlamps, or LED headlamps. All variants come with LED taillights, as well as power-folding side mirrors. Only the top-spec GLS model comes with daytime running lights.
All three also get rear spoilers, though only the top-spec model comes with roof rails.
Furthermore, the GLS gets a two-tone paint scheme, while the other two does not. It then rides on a set of 17-inch wheels with different styles depending on the trim.
Hyundai Creta 2023 Interior
Inside, the Creta can seat up to five. It either gets leatherette or cloth seats, and it gets a 60:40 split folding rear seat as well.
Adjustability for seats is manual, though its top-spec model does come with automatic climate control. The lower-spec variants however, come with manual air-conditioning. Other than that, this model also comes with a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster or a smaller 3.5-inch TFT LCD gauge cluster.
Tech and safety
For entertainment, the Hyundai Creta 2023 model gets an eight-inch touchscreen depending on the trim. This comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and four speakers as standard. A wireless charger is also available for the top-spec model, but all trims do get USB charging ports for the front and rear.
Safety-wise, all Creta variants get dual front airbags, anti-lock braking, stability control, and hill-start assist.
Only the GLS version comes with blind spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance assist, high beam assist, and driver attention warning.
Both the top-spec model and the mid-spec GL IVT then gets a rear-view monitor.
Chassis
The all-new 2023 Hyundai Creta is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive model. For its suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a coupled torsion beam axle for the rear.
Braking for this model is handled by disc brakes for all four wheels. It also comes with an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
Engine
Under the hood of all the Creta trims is a 1.5-liter gasoline mill that can make up to 112 horsepower and 137Nm of torque. For the top-spec and mid-spec variants, the said engine is paired with Hyundai’s intelligent variable transmission. The entry-level trim meanwhile, gets a five-speed manual gearbox.