Hyundai Creta subcompact crossover gets price bump of up to P58,000

Updated Mar 23, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The Limited-Red version is no longer listed on the website. 

The pricing of the Hyundai Creta variants for the Philippine market has increased. This can be seen on Hyundai Philippines’ official website.  

Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta

For a clearer picture of the Creta’s price bump, here’s a table comparing its old standard retail prices to its new prices.  

Hyundai Creta Variants 

Old Price 

New Price 

Creta GL MT 

Php 998,000 

Php 1,048,000 

Creta GL IVT 

Php 1,170,000 

Php 1,228,000 

Creta GLS IVT 

Php 1,332,000 

Php 1,388,000 

As one can see on the table, mid-spec GL IVT saw the most significant price increase at Php 58,000. The top-spec GLS IVT meanwhile, saw Php 56,000 added to its price. The entry-level GL MT, in turn, saw a price bump of Php 50,000. 

Besides the price update, the Hyundai Philippines’ official website is no longer listing the special Creta GL 1.5 IVT Limited-Red trim. According to Hyundai PH however, this version of the Creta can still be bought via indent order.  

As a side note, the brand also increased the prices of the Hyundai Stargazer MPV this month. Specifically, a Php 40,000 price increase was implemented across all three of its variants available locally. Currently, the Stargazer’s price ranges from Php 1,038,000 to Php 1,258,000. 

Hyundai Creta's front cabin

A peek inside the Hyundai Creta's front cabin

For those eyeing the Hyundai Creta as their next big purchase, note that it is currently the most compact offering from the Korean marque in the local market.  

Notable interior features of this crossover include an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, and leather seats, among others.  

This Hyundai model also features several driver-assistive systems (ADAS). These include blind spot collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, driver attention warning, etc.  

Propelling the Philippine-spec Creta is a 1.5-liter gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 113 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque. The entry-level GL then uses a 6-speed manual gearbox, while the rest come with an intelligent variable transmission (IVT). 

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Know more about Hyundai Creta 2024

Hyundai Creta

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.

₱ 1,048,000 - ₱ 1,388,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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