All-new Hyundai Grand Creta Review - A great family car or a compromised SUV?

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The Hyundai Grand Creta occupies a curious place on the local market. Thanks to its 7-seat configuration, it doesn't really have any direct rivals; the Tiguan AllSpace is quite a lot more expensive, the Renault Triber is significantly cheaper, and MPVs such as the Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Rumion are in a completely different segment.

And then there is the outlier which is proving very popular, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, which is roughly the same price but on the surface at least, represents "a lot more car" for your money

In this review, our video guy Ciro De Siena tries to make sense of this package from the successful Korean brand.

We take a detailed tour of the pricing and specification for the Grand Creta, a tour of the cabin, the middle row of seats and the third row of seats, as well as highlight a major issue with the boot space.

We also compare the two engines available in the range and the two trim levels, as well as detail the relevant fuel consumption.

Let us know what you think of the Grand Creta in the comments below.

0:00 Intro
1:05 Hyundai Creta Pricing
1:08 Normal Creta vs the Grand Creta
1:42 Competitors to the Hyundai Grand Creta
2:10 Comparing Hyundai Grand Creta to the Chery Tiggo 8
3:04 Engine power and torque description
4:05 Diesel engine sound
4:47 Driving quality
5:19 Interior
5:45 Comparing the executive to the elite diesel model
7:25 Rear interior for second row seats
9:15 Rear interior 3rd row seat
11:05 Boot description
12:13 Driving Modes
13:13 Warranty and Service Plan
14:08 Chery and Haval warranty
14:22 Comparing to cheaper 7 seater rivals
16:58 Ground clearance
17:14 Closing

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[cutiekay]

I'm from Jamaica and I recently purchased this car for my family. It's suits me very well. I love the leather interior, the style, sunroof, ac outlets, full roof lights. I love it. Suits my needs. Sanatfe was too big for my size. It suits me..neat car ❤❤❤

[Lesiba]

I think that they should have given the seven seater option to the Tucson, given that it is much bigger than this one. I see Triber vibes with those 3rd row seats, not recommended, and they have full sized SUV in Santa Fe and Palisade, so, yeah

[nkgudih]

At this crazy new car prize, Ciro it will be prudent to start doing reviews on used cars (Something like top 10used cars to like/dislike). Nice car & brilliant review & my only gripe with Hyundai/Kia is the parts price and resale value. Remember, when they came they offered more for less (CAPEX) wise. Not anymore

[BCStander]

My wife bought the same spec Grand Creta as this. She didn't want a car as big as a Tucson. But she wanted all the features.

[vvr]

No man start with... Halooo🤣...your reviews make my day

[driaandevilliers]

The Mitsubishi outlander is a direct competitor also has 7 seats and gives you that Japanese reliability

[winstonmace]

The ultimate affordable soccer mom SUV... or... more simply... I'm from Edgemead...

[whawojedo]

One of the few cars that looks better in the pictures than in real life 🤦🏻‍♂️

[simphiwendlovu]

Hi Ciro, brilliant review! when are we getting the i30N or the Kona N review?

[BCStander]

Parcel shelf is a retractable in the space underneath the floorboard.

[dehanbron]

Is it just me or are the seats too small? The back rest takes him below his shoulders? Looks weird 😕!!

[muhammeddawood]

Hi ciro can you do a review between grand creta and the santa fe

[BubblesTheCat]

The way petrol prices are going, manufacturers will be bringing back the humble sedan.
And it will be a bestseller😆

[Kutlwano_IVY]

We recently bought this car exciting car to look at but amongst its 7 seater competitors it doesn't stand out firmly sooo...except the Sunroof, wireless charging, 5 ports charging, keyless entry & only 3 driving mode nothing stands out.. The Cherry Tiggo 8 Pro Wins this

[mindfreeze]

Great review, liked how you looked at the value of this against something like an Ertiga. If you really feeling the crossover MPV vibes then the XL7(which I guess Suzuki South Africa won't bring in because of the Ertiga)is a much more economical bet, especially if it's gets the facelifted treatment and gets the 360 camera and ventilated seats it's sister vehicle in the Grand Creta's home market gets. All in all its a vehicle that doesn't make much sense unless you only plan on putting small children in the 3rd row, really,really want that high ground clearance and don't want to spend Tiguan or Outlander money. Finally I have one question, are you guys going to do a video review of the Suzuki Swift Sport?

[ngonisibindi]

The digital instrument panel is on elite not the executive I think from what have seen

[innocentnzimande]

Nice Review, can we have the New clio V review please🙏🙏🙏

[Chif_GT]

Doesn't look much interesting. 😕 But I think it'll be better suited for busy moms.

[otaku_village]

Please Give us a Renault Kiger comparison and cost of ownership with Service plan and warranty

[blancsoul]

Have you seen the new Creta 2023 redesign? I wish the Grand Creta got the same treatment as the 2022 Tucson redesign. I saw an auto review for the new 2023 Alcazar for India and it's beautiful!