When the first generation Nissan Qashqai popularized the SUV segment, no one could have imagined that its shadow would be so long. So much so, that they have entered practically all niches in the market. From that of the micro urban, with options such as the Toyota Aygo X Cross, or minivans, such as the Renault Espace. Be that as it may, all the way have made brands have to rack their "brains" to stay fashionable.
And so it has been, because in recent years we have witnessed the launch of endless curious proposals. Those that have won the prize have to do, above all, with the way of offer space and versatility. More so in areas where compact bodies and low-emission engines prevail. An example of a vehicle for the use we are talking about is the New Hyundai Grand Creta. Did you imagine that something like this would come to be born...?
The new Hyundai Grand Creta, for now, is only available in South Africa...
In case you had forgotten, we have already spoken from time to time about the Hyundai Creta. As you well know, it is about one of the all roads that have been put up for sale in some emerging countries. And not only that, but they have dared to sell the same trade name with different designs. The one we bring you today is not the one we already know for Mercosur and part of Asia. Amen, that it presents an additional surname "Grand" that gives clues...
To offer in a compact body space for up to seven occupants. Moreover, we could say that it is the Venue that the Asian house offers in the United States. In fact, one and the other are born on the same base K2 that already gives life to other Hyundai and Kia models. As data to consider, it offers 180 liters of trunk when the third row of seats is on or 1.670 liters when they are all lowered and the driver's and passenger's are left behind.
Of course, the design of the Hyundai Grand Creta comes with its own details such as a different grill or some optics with redesigned LED technology. Inside doors, in addition to up to seven seats, we have wireless charging for the smartphone, an 8-inch touch screen with an infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There are also gadgets like 10,2-inch digital instrument cluster or 18-inch wheels.
Regarding its range, in gasoline it moves thanks to a 2.0 liter DOHC naturally aspirated of 117 kW and 191 Nm of torque. For its part, diesel is a 1.5 CRDI of 85 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The available transmissions are two, 6-speed manual or automatic with the same number of relations. To increase its dynamics, the Elite version of the Grand Creta has five driving modes: Snow, Mud, Sand, Eco, Sport and Normal.
Source - Hyundai
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 80 - 128 hp
- Consumer goods 4,4 - 6,5l/100km
- Assessment 3