As you could understand from our past, we collect opinions about the car, highlight the most characteristic ones and combine them on the basis of love / hate. So today we have Hyundai creta, for a year now as vomiting and more recently. But not everything is so rosy, and we will start by tradition - with hatred.
Hate # 5: bad head light
We start at the bottom of our small hit parade, that is, we talk about the "jamb", albeit significant, but definitely not the main one, which is of significant importance not for everyone and / or is relatively easily curable. It is from these - the head light on Crete. Indeed, many believe that in the near light you go at night "as if on dimensions", while the far light "does not have much difference with the near", and the roadside lighting is "out of hand." This is corrected by installing non-standard lamps of higher power, and some of the owners do not consider the head light of Crete a problem at all. Much here depends on personal perception, as well as on what car you got on this "Korean".
Love # 5: well-equipped top versions
Customers who have chosen the versions close to the maximum are very satisfied with the package bundle. They can be understood: in the Travel package (both with a 1.6-liter engine, and with a two-liter one, both with front-wheel drive and full), you have access to heated steering wheel and front seats ( rear seats, windshield and washer nozzles - for a surcharge), climate control, projection headlights with cornering illumination, Supervision dashboard, rear parking sensors ... but if you pay extra for option packages, there will be a light sensor, keyless entry, cruise control, and an audio system with a 5-inch touch screen. In a word, for the price of a million plus, Creta becomes a car from which it is difficult to want more. At least in terms of equipment ...
Hate # 4: Check and ESC light up
This is still reported by some Hyundai Creta owners on the forums: in completely different situations - in a traffic jam, on the rise, when driving along a horizontal straight line - on cars with automatic transmission, lamps light up: either one ESC, or it, but in collaboration with a lamp " Check Engine". Before the errors light up, there is a jolt in the transmission, and then the D icon disappears in the window for displaying the transmission modes. The car becomes sluggish - the revs are reluctant to pick up, the starting and acceleration processes become very slow.
It is difficult to diagnose such a problem, because the defect is wandering, it is treated by restarting the engine, and with a new repetition, not everyone has the time and opportunity to immediately go to the nearest dealer with the lights on. Nevertheless, the problem is recognized at the official level, and dealers in a number of cases, under warranty, change the inhibitor, that is, the gearbox selector position sensors. After replacing them, the problem no longer appears.
Love # 4: dashboard design and ergonomics
But this is a clear plus of the machine, both journalists (we noted this) and ordinary users pay attention to it. The feature of the front panel is that it was made very rational in a small (but not cramped) cabin. It seems that it looks "usually", without design revelations, but in reality it turns out that there are a minimum of buttons, and each of them is at hand, like other controls. You get used to good things quickly, but the front panel of Crete really does not have a single (!) Obvious ergonomic error. A rarity in modern times. And indeed - a rarity.
Hate # 3: the engine won't start
The problem has not yet had time to grow into an obvious disease or, God forbid, an epidemic, but it has appeared and continues to appear on cars with a 1.6-liter engine, especially the release of September-December 2016. The problem manifests itself in different ways: some cars start stably only the second time - the first time the starter turns, but there is no pickup. In more serious variations, the car does not start neither the second, nor the third, nor the fifth time - there are cases when the engine can be started only after 15 minutes, and even then with "triplets" and twitching ... Reasons? Various are assumed: an intake temperature sensor, a fuel pump check valve, controller firmware, candles, a throttle assembly, gasoline ... The latter is called most often, but the owners answer that they refuel only at proven gas stations. In a word, there is still no consensus among motorists. Official dealers do not have it either ...
Love # 3: elastic suspension
In addition to such obvious drawbacks, Crete, like almost any modern car, has a number of characteristics that some people like and others do not like - that is, someone finds a certain aspect of the car beautiful, while someone clearly would like more. Crete has a speaker on this list (both 1.6-liter and two-liter versions), noise isolation and ground clearance. But almost everyone considers the suspension to be an advantage: it is elastic, it breaks through extremely rarely and holds the car well when cornering. At the same time, the behavior of machines with a rear semi-dependent beam (1.6-liter mono-drive versions) and a multi-link (mono-drive 2.0 and four-wheel drive in versions 1.6 and 2.0) on a flat surface almost do not differ, but on a dirt road, the link suspension, of course, looks preferable. There are also those who consider the Kreta's suspension harsh, but there are very few of them - they are those who are not ready to reckon with the deliberately urban character of this car.
Hate # 2: Corrosion on the fifth door
Here we have another disease marked "childish": on cars, as a rule, produced in 2016, "mushrooms" and small, but increasing over time, swelling on the fifth door appear. The door "blooms" on metal folds and welds, and swells up - on flat surfaces. It is especially offensive that problems with paintwork begin in the first months after purchase. Dealers recognize a factory defect that is covered by the warranty, and if there is rust on the door body, then it is repainted, and if it is corrosion on the seams, the door is changed. And they assure that the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg, where Cretu is assembled, sent an official document stating that in 2017 the cause of rust was completely eliminated. Alas, Creta is not the only modern car that does something like this: just remember the Togliatti Lada granta, Opel astra H Polish assembly or a relative of Crete - Solaris.
Love # 2: available all-wheel drive and automatic
In the age of dominance especially front wheel drive crossovers Hyundai made a pleasant exception by immediately launching the 4x4 version. All-wheel drive without fundamental changes migrated from Tucson and is typical for a crossover: the clutch connects rear wheels when the front wheels slip, but there is also a forced lock. Yes, you cannot conquer serious off-road conditions on this, but Creta does not pretend: But, as we noted in the test, it hits the competitors noticeably: Renault Duster, Renault Kaptur, Nissan Terrano, Nissan qashqai and Skoda yeti offer all-wheel drive in combination with "automatic" only in expensive versions with powerful motors.
Many potential buyers complain that the base price for Cretu (750,000 rubles at the beginning of sales, 800,000 to date) is nothing more than a publicity stunt. Firstly, when trying to order a "base" car, many of them received an answer from the dealer that the factory does not even make such configurations (well, it seems like so far). Secondly, in the basic configuration, Crete does not have alloy wheels (instead of them there are 16-inch "stamps"), roof rails and an air conditioner in the cabin, and the audio system is generally offered only in the most expensive version (with a price of more than a million rubles), and then as part of an optional kit, pulling 50,000 rubles ... Thirdly, an unscrupulous dealer tries to "hang" on the buyer "special stages", as a result of which the price of a seemingly budget car (how is this term blurred now!) rests on the psychological ceiling of a million rubles.
Alas, here Kreta is not alone, this is typical of many manufacturers - what did it cost Renault logan(that's really really worth it), in which even the delivery to the dealer at one time was "screwed" to the final price. Thank god u modern cars there are still significant advantages, for example, such as ...
Love # 1: spacious interior
… Such as the Hyundai Creta salon. Having in the conditions of the task rather modest dimensions of the body, the interior designers did a great job on Crete. The aforementioned front panel logically complements the spaciousness and ergonomics of the cabin as a whole. Perhaps no one has complained about the tightness. On the contrary, the owners are pleased to note that "the ceiling does not press, as in Duster", the seats are comfortable and visibility is good - as an explanation for the latter, the front pillars are given, which are much closer to the vertical position than, for example, in Solaris and Rio. And this is no coincidence, because the skeleton of the front part of the body of Crete is significantly unified with the "square" Soul, which also provides good visibility ...
Well, this car is literally woven from contradictions, but, apparently, the truth is born in them - the very golden mean, the very balance that makes Cretu a bestseller. Yes, its popularity is partly due to the fact that it appeared in the right place at the right time, but without a good study of a number of key areas, such success would not have been possible. Well, as for the cons ... Some of them, being the flaws of the first months of production, will go away, and some will become a reality that buyers will either put up with or go to a car dealership of another manufacturer.
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Hyundai Creta is a small crossover, which was introduced to a mass audience in 2014, and appeared in the domestic market in 2016.
The car was named after the Greek island of Crete. Initially, the car was conceived as a global model, but in the future, the Korean production decided to narrow the sales market.
Most car enthusiasts are interested in where they make the car they want to buy. They research news sources and information on the automaker's website in order to know everything.
In 2016, the assembly of the crossover began in Russia. In the article, we will figure out exactly where, in our country, Hyundai Creta is released.
A little about Hyundai Creta
The SUV received several standard modifications, among which there are even four-wheel drive variations with two-liter engine.
Hyundai Creta immediately acquired a large number of competitors, including such famous crossovers as Renault Kaptur and Kia Soul. Despite this, Creta quickly gained popularity and became confident to conquer her market niche, in which she subsequently gained a foothold.
This progress was driven by several aspects. Even taking into account a completely ordinary appearance, the crossover looked fresh, vigorous and solid.
Huyndai, unlike competitors, did not reinvent the wheel and experiment with the exterior. They put the car on a quite sturdy platform, equipping it with a strict body, in the "face" of which the manufacturer's trademark features are easily guessed: a radiator grille and headlights.
The car has received the so-called universal functionality, which allows it to be operated in any conditions. All this for a fairly reasonable cost.
The car is equally in demand both in the Asian market and in the European one. Hyundai Creta pleases with a wide range of different power units... There are four of them - two gasoline and two diesel.
In addition, the complete set of Crete includes 6 airbags and the following safety systems: VSM, ESC, HAC.
Assembling the crossover
In addition to the main reference point - Asian countries, Hyundai Creta is successfully sold in Africa and South America. The car is produced in China and India, at the plant of the local branch of the South Korean company.
Even before the plant started producing cars, the manufacturer received a record number of pre-orders - more than 70 thousand. The Chinese version is sold under the name ix25. The Chinese and Indian models are not very different from those produced for Russia.
In the summer of 2016, the manufacturer decided to assemble cars in our country. For this, they began to use the Hyundai plant located in St. Petersburg. From the first day of production, Hyundai Creta crossovers began to go on sale in dealerships.
Hyundai Creta production in St. Petersburg has its own nuances. The first thing the South Korean manufacturer faced was the need to re-equip the plant.
The fact is that before the production of Creta, Solaris was assembled here, which, in terms of assembly technology, was very different from the new SUV. Especially for the launch of a new model. 53 new robots were installed at the plant. Russian assembly differs in the following features:
- well-established technologies allow not to spend money on reconstruction;
- a car produced in Russia will cost less due to the reduced cost;
- no need for additional training of plant personnel;
In addition, the plant where this model is produced allows for large deliveries of the car to the CIS countries and the Middle East at an affordable price.
Russian version of Hyundai Creta
Of course, Creta, which is produced for the domestic market, is slightly different from other versions and is tailored for Russian conditions.
The car is fully adapted: it has a more powerful suspension and increased ground clearance... Only two are available for Russia gasoline engine with volumes of 1.6 and 2 liters.
When buying, the buyer can choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The owners of the concern carefully thought out the sales strategy, which certainly attracted the attention of the mass consumer.
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Where is Hyundai Creta / Greta collected?
New compact crossover Hyundai Greta was presented to the public in 2014. And since that moment, the popularity of the model is gaining momentum. In addition to the incredible demand in the Asian market, the new product is very much in demand in Europe, including Russia, where the crossover was presented only in 2016 at the Moscow Motor Show.
The creators classify new model as a car in segment J. The body type is SUV, which confirms the aggressive and sporty character of the novelty. big choice complete sets - as many as 5. Therefore, every motorist can choose his own version.
In terms of safety, the Hyundai Greta is considered one of the best in its class and in automotive world generally. Here are available such security systems as - VSM, ESC, HAC. In addition, 6 airbags are installed, including side ones.
"Filling" also impresses with the breadth of its assortment - four different power units, two of which are gasoline, and two are diesel.
Production
Hyundai Creta is produced, mainly for sales in the Asian market, in the Indian city of Chennai, at the plant of the local branch of the Korean company. Representatives of the South Korean giant immediately noted that even before the launch of the car, those wishing to purchase the model had submitted a record number of applications - more than 70,000.
In addition to Asia, the new Hyundai Greta is also successfully sold in Africa and South America.
Interestingly, the plant in Chennai is not adapted for the rapid production of such a number of cars, because the conveyor capacity allows for a maximum of 7,000 units per month. Therefore, those who want to get a Hyundai Creta have to queue up and wait for their car for several months.
Not surprisingly, representatives of the Korean concern in India promised to solve this problem by increasing the production capacity to 10,000 units per month.
The production of Hyundai Greta for Russia began on August 1 this year, at the St. Petersburg plant of the Hyundai company. From the very first day, cars began to go for sale in dealer networks.
It is worth noting that the developers had to reconfigure the equipment, because until recently, Hyundai Solaris was produced at this plant. The technology of the novelty is very different from Solaris, but the experience of the workers does not cast doubt on the quality of the products.
The production capacity of the St. Petersburg plant allows the production of 4000-5000 units of cars per month. In general, the plant plans to produce about 200,000 vehicles to satisfy the needs of all comers, as well as to export products to the CIS countries and the Middle East.
Russian version
It should be noted that the version of the Hyundai Greta model, which is produced for the domestic market, is slightly different from the original version. The novelty is fully adapted for Russian road conditions- increased ground clearance and more powerful suspension. There are only two petrol engines available - 1.6 and 2 liters. Each customer will be able to choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
According to the director of the domestic branch of Hyundai Motors, the new model is quite capable of withstanding competition with Renault Duster and Renault Kaptur. That, in the future, will increase the share of the Hyundai crossover both in the domestic and in the world automotive market.
Output
The assembly of the new Hyundai Greta model is carried out at two factories: in the Indian city of Chennai and the Russian St. Petersburg. The owners of the concern carefully thought out the sales strategy for each branch, which helped to achieve a high level of sales.
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manufactured by Creta, as assembled in the factory
The main manufacturer of Hyundai Kreta on the Russian market is an enterprise located in St. Petersburg. The plant received this status on August 1, 2016, when, when the first Korean crossover rolled off its assembly line. A few weeks later, cars appeared already in dealerships Russia. Hyundai Creta is the second model of the Korean concern produced at this plant. Prior to that, Solaris was assembled at the facilities of the enterprise. By the way, both models are manufactured using similar algorithms. In the first year, approximately 20,000 crossovers were produced.
Recently, representatives of the Korean branch reported that single shipments of cars began in July 2016 for testing or filming promotional videos. Mass shipments started in August of the same year. The St. Petersburg plant Hyundai Kreta received a large number of export orders, but the Koreans decided to saturate the local market first. This did not come as a surprise - the crossover was to the liking of Russian motorists.
The Hyundai Kreta SUV, which is assembled at a plant in St. Petersburg, is based on a revolutionary platform developed in the official technology center of the company. The car is fully adapted to Russian road and climatic conditions. The suspension is tuned in such a way as to absorb as much vibrations as possible after the wheels come into contact with the bumps in the road. The manufacturer's Hyundai Creta offers three configuration options, equipped with two gasoline engines- 1.6 and 2 l:
- Options Start is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that works with the system front wheel drive and a 6-speed transmission.
- The middle version of the Active equipment is technically not very different from the Start - plus automatic transmission gear.
- The Comfort package is available with all powertrain and transmission options.
- Maximum complete set Travel.
The plant in St. Petersburg has been operating for a long time. During this time, he has established himself as a manufacturer of the highest level, capable of meeting any market needs.
Several times Russian enterprises were recognized as the best branch of a Korean company. The plant constantly maintains this high status and is constantly developing. Its strongest side is highly qualified workers with special education, and annually passing tests for advanced training. The main secret of high productivity of the enterprise is round-the-clock work.
The enterprise in St. Petersburg uses the SKD method - all important components and elements are supplied from Korea. In the future, the build process should be fully automated.
The Hyundai Kreta plant in St. Petersburg is one of the most productive enterprises of the Hyundai Motor concern. Previously, the assembly of Hyundai Solaris was carried out here, but after the release of Crete, all activities were moved to the crossover. The plant operates in three shifts, with a minimum number of days off, which ensures high productivity.
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How to correctly Hyundai Creta or Greta
Many domestic motorists are interested in the question - how is Hyundai Creta or Greta correct? Today we will try to give the most objective answer. To begin with, let's listen to the opinions of active users of car forums, then tell us what the experts think about this, and in the end we will share our own thoughts.
Forum visitors' opinions
This question began to be asked on the forums immediately after the debut of the Korean crossover. A large number of topics were created, on which adherents of different options tried to convince each other that they were right. Some motorists turned to Wikipedia for help, but were unable to find out anything. A certain Alexander, a user of the official website Hyundai Creta, claims that Europeans most often use the "Creta" variant, and "Greta" is perplexing to them. Some motorists generally argue that they do not care how Hyundai Creta or Greta is correct - the main thing is that the crossover is of high quality. There is another category of motorists - they generally offer their own version of "Crete". The topic is very complex and it is still too early to judge the correctness.
Expert opinions
It cannot be said that all Russian linguists have taken up the solution to this issue. But some still decided to figure it out. A teacher at Moscow University claims that it is correct to pronounce "Creta" in English. At least, this does not contradict the peculiarities of the pronunciation of Latin letters. But if we talk about the Russian language, then the version of "Greta" is closer to us. It all depends on the point of view from which this issue is considered. I am absolutely sure that both sides will never reach a compromise, so you need to be prepared for permanent disputes.
Our opinion
We have carefully studied the opinions of ordinary motorists, as well as experts, and superimposed them on our own perceptions. Here's what happened: based on the rules of pronunciation of Latin letters, "C" corresponds to our "K". Based on this logic, we can confidently say that "Creta" is the correct option. This does not mean that the people using the Greta pronunciation are completely wrong. There is such a thing as linguistic adaptation, which implies the replacement of the pronunciation of some letters in words of non-Slavic origin.
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New Hyundai Creta - Creta Means Creative
A new compact crossover, Creta, was presented at the Hyundai plant on June 2The novelty was presented brightly and colorfully, however, so far for the journalists who gathered for the presentation, they only slightly lifted the veil of mystery over the new model. We saw its body, in the version that will be presented to the Russian buyer, but did not know how the interior would look like. However, first things first.
The Hyundai Creta class B crossover was tested for a year and a half before it was recognized as ready to take a place on the assembly line of the plant near St. Petersburg. As they say, Creta, but not the same: cars with the same name, sold in India and China, differ significantly from the Russian version. Structurally, they are close, various versions are equipped with either a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 123 hp. with., or a two-liter 149-horsepower, transmissions - "mechanics" or "automatic", both boxes have six steps, drive - front or full. But the widest range of combinations will be presented in Russia.
In addition, the car has received special improvements. The need for them was identified during a test run from Vladivostok to St. Petersburg, with a total length of more than 10,000 kilometers and a duration of 18 days. This was only a part of the tests, the total test run by the time of the launch of production of the model will be about 890 thousand kilometers. During the journey across the country, the engineers identified what exactly needs to be changed in the model so that it will reliably serve our customers. So, for example, the crossover received special, "Russian" suspension settings, which here are independent "in a circle". It will be equipped with a heated windshield of the entire area, fuel tank made of plastic, non-corrosive, increased to 4.6 l tank for windscreen washer fluid, heating system for windscreen washer nozzles, steering wheel, as well as front and rear (!!) seats. These devices, as well as automatic tire pressure monitoring, will not appear in all Creta trim levels, but electronic system ESP exchange rate stability and Era-GLONASS accident warning device will be found in all versions of the vehicle. The number of airbags will vary from two to six.
The details of the trim levels of the compact crossover are not yet known, as are the prices for it. They will be announced closer to August 1 - the date of the start of production of the model at a plant near St. Petersburg. By the way, this enterprise was recently recognized as the best among Hyundai factories around the world. The production readiness of the new car is very high, at the plant we saw, in particular, the stamps for its body panels. We learned that Severstal now supplies about a quarter of the rolled metal for the production of these panels, and three quarters are imported from South Korea. The Creta will be built using the same assembly line that currently builds bestsellers. Russian market – Hyundai solaris and Kia rio... But the degree of localization of the novelty will be low at first, while for current models it is 46 percent. Some of the enterprises supplying components for them are located nearby, near St. Petersburg.
Production of about 5,000 crossovers per month is still an approximate plan of the plant. The production of Solaris will have to be reduced by this number, it seems, due to the hatchback, which is less popular with our consumers. Hyundai representatives very much hope that, following Solaris, Creta will also gain popularity in the Russian market and compete with such compact crossovers as Renault Duster and Kaptur. Suzuki vitara, Nissan Terrano and Juke, Jeep Renegade, Ford EcoSport, Opel Mokka and Chevrolet Tracker.
By the way, if we talk about the size, the Creta's compactness is very relative. It is the smallest among Hyundai crossovers, but, by the way, its length - 4270 mm - is only 50 mm less than that of the first generation Tucson. And this "stalwart", which is still often found on our roads, is not so small. The Creta will be 1,780 mm wide (excluding exterior mirrors) and 1,630 or 1,665 mm high, depending on the presence or absence of roof rails. The wheelbase will be 2590 mm, the ground clearance will be impressive for a compact crossover 190 mm. The sample presented at the presentation was "shod" in 17-inch wheels with 215/60 tires and, judging by the nameplates, had a two-liter engine and four-wheel drive. The rest was still a secret, until the solution of which remains only two months.
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It is customary for us to say: pay attention to the advantages, and then you will not notice the shortcomings. Today we will break this concept and talk about the cons of the Hyundai Creta. But, first, let's imagine general information about the car. So, the Korean crossover is equipped with two petrol engines of 1.6 and 2.0 liters, working with a six-speed "mechanics" or "automatic". As for the type of drive, all modifications are equipped with a front drive and only the top-end one is full.
Reasons for popularity
Before proceeding to the disadvantages of the Hyundai Creta, we will find out how the car gained rapid popularity in the global market. First of all, we note the modern interior design and stylish exterior. All this is diluted with high-quality filling and a high-tech security system. Next, we proceed directly to the cons of Hyundai Creta.
Exterior
The first thing that catches your eye during appearance of the car, this is a discrepancy between the exterior style of the promised conceptual concept. Pay attention to any part of the car - a clear resemblance to Santa Fe, Tussan and Accent. Perhaps this is a disadvantage at all, but we considered plagiarism to be more negative than positive.
On any Greta forum, one can often come across complaints that the car is "blind". This applies to the light of the head optics, the brightness of which is insufficient. The main reason is low quality halogen lights. LEDs are offered only in the top-end version.
The lower part of the body is not at all protected from corrosion. Apparently the developers have forgotten that they promised to galvanize the body. This drawback forces motorists to spend a lot of money on body repairs, because rust spreads at a cosmic speed.
Overly delicate bumpers raise many questions. This makes you less confident when parking your car. Even the rubber pads and the presence of a rear-view camera do not improve the situation. As for the last element, it is available exclusively in top-end configuration. What, then, can we say about the rest?
Salon
The first impression of the interior decoration of the Korean car is positive. But a closer acquaintance with interior decoration shatters all illusions. Among the main disadvantages, we note hard plastic, uncomfortable armrests, and the absence of cigarette lighters. Some motorists even joke that the Creta is a healthy lifestyle car.
The lack of a central headrest on the rear sofa is also annoying - you will not envy a passenger seated in this place, especially during long trips. Not very pleased with the sloping rear doorway - the landing is not very comfortable.
Let's continue with the theme of doors. There is a lack of seals in their lower part. One could forgive this shortcoming, but it leads to severe pollution of the passenger compartment. Even high plastic thresholds do not help here.
The instrument panel is equipped with blue backlighting, which greatly strains the eyes. And in the glove compartment of the car there is no light at all. The question is, how to find something urgently in the glove compartment, especially at night? We think this problem is familiar to many crossover owners.
We also attributed the lack of cruise control to the main disadvantages of the Hyundai Creta. For motorists who rarely travel abroad, this is not critical. But, if you plan to make long trips, this can be a huge hindrance.
The display of the audio system also disappointed - it is so tiny that it is difficult to see the name of the tracks being played on it. The sound of the radio tape recorder also causes complaints - when listening to music, there is a desire to replace them as soon as possible.
Not too pleased with the driver's seat. Position adjusters are present only in top-end configurations. The steering wheel is adjustable, but only in height - it only causes bewilderment.
In heavy rain, windshield wipers leave strong streaks. In addition, a "dead zone" arises, which is often the cause of road accidents.
There are often problems with the trunk lock. Already after 10 thousand kilometers, he begins to junk systematically. I would also like the door handles to be larger.
If you are running the Korean crossover for a long period of time, raise the hood. A lot of dirt, isn't it? The reason for this lies in the presence of a large number of holes, most of which are absolutely useless.
1.6 liter power point makes unpleasant sounds not only on high revs but also on Idling... In this case, noise insulation is of no use at all.
Aluminum blocks of cylinders cause many questions (some motorists consider it an advantage). As wonderful as the elements made of this material are, they are too soft and wear out quickly. As you know, aluminum cylinders are almost impossible to bore. The only way out is to replace the power unit, and if you think more radically - to replace the car.
The power steering does not perform its functions exactly as we would like it to. If during parking it is an indispensable assistant, then at high speeds it is of little use.
At first glance, it may seem that the suspension of the Korean crossover is perfect. In principle, this is so, but there are some unpleasant moments. For example, it is difficult for Russian motorists to immediately learn the new principle of operating a car on domestic “high-quality” roads: when crossing pits and bumps, you need to pick up speed, not slow it down. As practice shows, this driving style is more efficient. But another drawback follows from this: driving fast over potholes negatively affects the rims, which is why they have to be replaced more often.
There are no questions about the front of the suspension - it is completely independent. A spring-loaded beam is installed at the rear, the presence of which significantly reduces the level of passenger comfort. On a poor-quality road, there is an unpleasant tendency of "crushing teeth".
Standard rims, which do not differ, are not encouraging either. high quality... The situation is much better in older versions, equipped with 17-inch cast elements.
Extra elements
If we talk about the extra elements of the Hyundai Creta, then the first thing that comes to mind is a CD drive. Its presence is perplexing - it's like a gramophone in a modern nightclub.
Many motorists are unhappy with the operation of tire pressure sensors and do not understand at all what are the benefits of them. Even more discontent arises when you learn that their cost exceeds 20 thousand rubles. Imagine - 20 "chunks" for something that you hardly use.
Thin roof rails. Although you can't even call them rails - rather arcs. In principle, they can come in handy in the process of installing a roof rack, but experts advise not to trust them and replace them. If so, then why are they needed at all. Another "appendicitis" of the Korean crossover.
Another element that can be safely attributed to the category of "appendicitis" is the motion control system when descending from the mountain. If Creta was concerned with animal-drawn transport, everything would be clear, and so many questions arise.
Hyundai Creta in the Russian market is positioned as a budget crossover, which surpasses many competitors in terms of price. But, as practice shows, the cost of a car usually causes bewilderment among buyers, which later translates into dissatisfaction on thematic forums.
The situation is aggravated by the fact that even basic configuration the model cannot be called cheap. But in addition to this, money needs to be set aside for routine maintenance, as well as for the purchase of spare parts, which will be required sooner or later.
Output
So we discussed the cons of the Hyundai Creta. Now let's summarize. Oddly enough, but the exterior of the car cannot "boast" of the presence of a large number of shortcomings: weak external design, poor-quality "filling" of optics, weak anti-corrosion resistance. The salon is already more "lucky" in this regard: too hard plastic, uncomfortable armrests, the absence of a central headrest in the back and a disgustingly bad radio tape recorder. Separately, we note a weak trunk lock and short-sighted wipers.
The engine compartment attracts a lot of dust and dirt. The 1.6-liter engine emits an unpleasant annoying sound. Not very happy with the presence of aluminum cylinders and ill-conceived power steering system.
There are few complaints about the suspension: the rear end is not very stable, which worsens the level of comfort. There are questions and to wheel disks Korean crossover, especially in the initial modifications.
From the article you will find out where the main brands of cars are produced. Hyundai Creta, Solaris, Tucson, Santa Fe, Elantra, IX35, I40, which of them are produced at factories in Russia, and which in other countries, but for our country.
The geography of production is expanding
Long gone are the days when certain brands of cars were produced in any one country.
Earlier, Audi was produced only in Germany, Chevrolet - in the USA, Peugeot - in France and so on.
But the geography of production is expanding, new factories are being built in other countries, needs are growing and, as a result, sales are growing.
This approach allows us to saturate the market and provide everyone with cars.
Below we will dwell in more detail on Korean cars Hyundai (Hyundai), which are produced in many countries of the world (including in Russia).
General information about Hyundai Motor
Hyundai Motor Company - South Korean car manufacturer having a wide the lineup and widely known in the world.
The founder of the concern is Chon Chu-Yong. It was he who opened the company in 1967, which was originally only part of a large project, and in 2003 it became an individual unit.
Hyundai Motor originally focused on cars, but there was also one truck Ford.
Over the next thirty years, the company developed and expanded the scope of production. Five years after the opening, the production of Hyundai cars started, and two years later, the Hyundai Poini model appeared.
By the 80s of the last century, the production volume reached 50 thousand cars per year. In 1998, a significant event in the history of the company took place - Kia Motros was taken over.
The name Hyundai is translated from Korean as "modernity". Actually, this word became a motto for manufacturers who tried to embody new trends and tendencies in each model.
Sales figures
Hyundai Motor owns many car assembly plants not only in South Korea, but also in other countries of the world - the United States. Turkey, Czech Republic, RF, China and others.
Finished cars are distributed to thousands of car dealerships and sold to tens of thousands of people every day.
In 2010, sales totaled nearly 1.75 million vehicles and revenues reached 32 billion.
In 2016, more than 145 thousand cars were sold (only in Russia). Generally speaking, this figure is ten times higher. Many models are assembled or assembled on the territory of the Russian Federation - Sonata, Asssent, Elantra, Santa Fe and others.
A major project was launched in 2007. It was then that they managed to conclude an agreement on the construction of the Hyundai plant in St. Petersburg.
Already in 2010, the first cars rolled off the assembly line. The plant's capacity was sufficient to produce about 200,000 cars annually.
In 2011, the plant assembled Solaris and Rio. Simultaneously with the plant in St. Petersburg, the production of component parts began, thanks to which in 2010 Hyundai sales in Russia amounted to 87 thousand vehicles.
Concern Hyundai Motor entered the market in 2004 hybrid cars by introducing the Click / Gets Hybrid model.
A year later, the lineup was replenished with another "hybrid" - an offshoot of the Accent model.
Already in the first four years, about 800 Click hybrid cars were produced, and by the end of 2008, government agencies received about 3.4 thousand "hybrids".
In which countries and where is Hyundai Solaris assembled, factories in Russia
Hyundai Solaris is well known to domestic motorists.
Today it is produced in South Korea, Turkey, the United States and many other countries.
With the appearance of the plant in St. Petersburg, it is assembled in Russia. Before the opening of production, all lines were checked for the fact of the quality of the finished product and the absence of defects.
As soon as all the checks were completed, the production itself started.
The peculiarity of the Hyundai Motor plant in Russia is a responsible approach to production and strict adherence to technology.
This is not surprising, since more than half a billion dollars were invested in the construction of the site.
A little earlier, the same factories were built in a number of other countries - in the United States, Turkey, Czech Republic, India and others.
The main feature of the plant in the Russian Federation lies in the full production cycle, when the entire assembly process takes place on the territory of one country, from the production of spare parts to the adjustment of the electronic components of the machine.
On the territory of the plant there are workshops where spare parts are manufactured, as well as welding, assembly and painting of the machine.
There is also a stamping workshop, in which special attention is paid to product quality.
An important feature of the Hyundai Motor plant in Russia is the bias towards process automation. This figure reaches 80 percent, which allows us to speak with confidence about the quality and reliability of finished cars.
Few people know, but in the two workshops of the plant (painting and welding), people do not participate in the production process at all. All the work is done by the so-called "transformers" - robotic manipulators. By the way, this technique is also manufactured at the Hyundai plant.
An obligatory stage of production is the control line, where the machine undergoes quality control. When problems are identified vehicle sent for revision.
In 2016, the production of Hyundai Solaris in Russia was temporarily suspended, but, as the company representatives assure, in March 2017 the Russians will be presented with updated version second generation car - which will begin to be assembled at the same plant from January this year.
In which countries and where is Hyundai Greta (Kreta) assembled, factories in Russia
The next model worthy of attention is the Hyundai Creta. Previously, cars were produced only for the Asian market, and production was established in India (the city of Chennai).
Already the first year of sales has shown the success of the new model. Even before the start of the issue, the number of applications exceeded 70 thousand. In addition to Asia, Hyundai Creta is sold in South American and African countries.
Interestingly, the Indian plant was designed to produce no more than 7 thousand cars per month.
Due to such restrictions, customers had to stand in lines for a long time, and the waiting time sometimes reached 6-8 months or more.
It is not surprising that the issue of capacity expansion has been given key attention. Already in the first year of production, it was announced about the future increase in the limit to 10 thousand cars per month.
As for the Russian market, the Hyundai Creta appeared here later. Production has been established at the already mentioned plant in St. Petersburg. The first line was launched in August 2016.
From the conveyor, the cars go to the dealer network and are sold. The main difficulties are associated with the need to reconfigure the equipment for the new model, because earlier at the plant on this line another model was produced - Solaris.
But now Solaris production has been moved to a different, more advanced line (see above).
On average, the St. Petersburg plant plans to produce 4-5 thousand cars per month. The total volume of Hyundai Kreta cars, which should come off the assembly line, is 200 thousand units.
This is enough to cover the needs of not only Russia, but also neighboring countries.
It should be noted that the Russian version of the Hyundai Creta has a number of differences. The main feature is the adaptation of the car to Russian roads. This means that the ground clearance has been increased, a stiffer suspension has been installed.
There are limitations in the choice of motors. Two engines are available for the Russian market - 1.6 and 2.0 liters. In this case, you can choose four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive.
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In which countries and where is Hyundai Tussan assembled, factories in Russia
In recent years, crossovers have gained unprecedented popularity. They are roomy, have good cross-country ability, have a solid appearance and are very economical.
No wonder why each of the manufacturers wanted to snatch a piece of their pie. The Hyundai company, which presented the market with a completely successful one, was no exception.
The car is developed on the basis of the famous ix35, released back in 2008. At the same time, the manufacturers did not hide the fact that new crossover- just an enlarged version of a passenger car.
Hyundai Tussan's ground clearance is 18 cm, which is quite enough for our roads.
The assembly issue deserves special attention. Today, the production of the model has been established in several countries - the Czech Republic, Turkey and South Korea.
There are large factories for the production of Hyundai cars in the United States, China and Mexico. By the way, some of the listed countries are no longer engaged in the production of the Hyundai model, but the factories still exist.
Crossovers come to Russia from a factory built in the Czech Republic. At the same time, the build quality of a car does not at all depend on the geography of production.
At each of the sites, strict quality control is carried out, which excludes the presence of defects.
In which countries and where is Hyundai Santa Fe assembled, factories in Russia
It is not always clear where the cars are assembled, because the last model update was seven years ago (in 2010). By the way, from that moment on, no significant changes were made - only the appearance was corrected.
For some period Elantra was going to Russia and Europe on the territory of the Czech Republic (in the city of Nosovitsa).
Also, the car was produced in St. Petersburg. In 2009, the assembly of the "South Korean" was set up in Ukraine, at the Bogdan plant. At the same time, South Korea (Ulsan) remains the main supplier.
It is from there that the car is sent to many countries, including Russia. By the way, in the period from 2000-2007 Elantra was produced in Taganrog ("Tagaz").
In addition to those already listed above, Elantra factories are located in Turkey, Czech Republic, China, Brazil and India. But, the main supplier for Russia (with rare exceptions) is South Korea.
In which countries and where is Hyundai IX35 assembled, factories in Russia
Hyundai IX35 is considered one of the most popular crossovers in Russia. For the first time, car sales started in 2009, and the first deliveries began a year later.
- L - Slovakia (Zilina);
- J - Czech Republic (Nošovice);
- U - Korea (Ul-San).
Car owners Korean assembly assure that the plastic in the car is softer.
As for the Hyundai IX35 from Slovakia, many complain about a large number of defects in the body part.
In which countries and where is the Hyundai I40 assembled, factories in Russia
Hyundai I40 car is a striking representative of the D-class. In fact, this is a "purebred" Korean, which was released in 2011, and today is considered one of the best sellers (when compared with other models of the manufacturer).
By the way, the car appeared in the sedan body only a year later. Unlike many other models, the Hyundai I40 is only assembled in South Korea, in the city of Ulsan.
Outcomes
Thus, the production of Hyundai cars has been established in several dozen countries.
If we talk about Russia and the production of Hyundai for this country, the following points stand out here:
- South Korea, Ulsan. The largest plant, which produces 70 percent of all Hyundai cars sent for export.
- The Taganrog plant (TAGAZ) assembled some Hyundai models until 2010.
- In 2008, the construction of its own car plant in St. Petersburg began, which began producing cars already in 2010. The plant is still in operation today. It is located in the Kamenka area.
- Turkey. It is also home to a large Hyundai manufacturing plant. It has been working since 1998 to the present day.
In addition to the countries listed above, Hyundai is going to China, USA, Czech Republic, Brazil and others. But cars from these countries are delivered to Russia less and less often or not at all.
The new compact crossover Hyundai Creta was presented to the public in 2014. And since that moment, the popularity of the model is gaining momentum. In addition to the incredible demand in the Asian market, the new product is very much in demand in Europe, including Russia, where the crossover was presented only in 2016 at the Moscow Motor Show.
The creators classify the new model as a segment J car. The body type is SUV, which confirms the aggressive and sporty character of the novelty.
Pleased with a large selection of complete sets - as many as 5. Therefore, every motorist can choose his own version.
In terms of safety, the Hyundai Greta is considered one of the best in its class and in the automotive world in general. Here are available such security systems as - VSM, ESC, HAC. In addition, 6 airbags are installed, including side ones.
"Filling" also impresses with the breadth of its assortment - four different power units, two of which are gasoline, and two are diesel.
Production
Hyundai Creta is produced, mainly for sales in the Asian market, in the Indian city of Chennai, at the plant of the local branch of the Korean company. Representatives of the South Korean giant immediately noted that even before the launch of the car, those wishing to purchase the model had submitted a record number of applications - more than 70,000.
In addition to Asia, the new Hyundai Creta is also successfully sold in Africa and South America.
Interestingly, the plant in Chennai is not adapted for the rapid production of such a number of cars, because the conveyor capacity allows for a maximum of 7,000 units per month. Therefore, those who want to get a Hyundai Creta have to queue up and wait for their car for several months.
Not surprisingly, representatives of the Korean concern in India promised to solve this problem by increasing the production capacity to 10,000 units per month.
The production of Hyundai Creta for Russia began on August 1 this year, at the St. Petersburg plant of the Hyundai company. From the very first day, cars began to go for sale in dealer networks.
It is worth noting that the developers had to reconfigure the equipment, because until recently, Hyundai Solaris was produced at this plant. The technology of the novelty is very different from Solaris, but the experience of the workers does not cast doubt on the quality of the products.
The production capacity of the St. Petersburg plant allows the production of 4000-5000 units of cars per month. In general, the plant plans to produce about 200,000 vehicles to satisfy the needs of all comers, as well as to export products to the CIS countries and the Middle East.
Russian version
It should be noted that the version of the Hyundai Creta model, which is produced for the domestic market, is slightly different from the original version. The novelty is fully adapted for Russian road conditions - increased ground clearance and more powerful suspension. There are only two petrol engines available - 1.6 and 2 liters. Each customer will be able to choose between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
According to the director of the domestic branch of Hyundai Motors, the new model is quite capable of withstanding competition with Renault Duster and. That, in the long term, will increase the share of the Hyundai crossover both in the domestic and global automotive markets.
Output
The assembly of the new Hyundai Creta model is carried out at two factories: in the Indian city of Chennai and the Russian Petersburg. The owners of the concern carefully thought out the sales strategy for each branch, which helped to achieve a high level of sales.
